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Different tobacco varieties are grown in Turkey, and the type produced depends on the geographical region. Of the tobacco grown in Turkey, 98 percent is sun-cured Oriental tobacco. The remainder is dark air-cured (Cigar), flue-cured (Virginia), and light air-cured (Burley).
Turkish tobacco is divided into four groups according to their geographical region: Aegean, Marmara-Thrace, Black Sea, and East-Southeast Anatolia. They show different characteristics depending on the geography of the region, ecological factors, and the tobacco strains themselves.
Foreign Origin Tobacco Produced in Turkey
In Turkey, in addition to the famous Oriental tobacco, foreign origin tobacco is also grown; however, this only amounts to 2 percent of the whole production
Cigar Tobacco: In Turkey, cigar tobacco is grown only in the East Black Sea Region, in the area of Pazar, Rize and its surroundings. Pazar tobacco's leaves are quite large (35-50 cm), brown and dark brown colored, pliable, a little sweet, have a strong taste, mild texture and a unique aroma.
Virginia Tobacco: This American tobacco is now produced in Turkey due to an increased demand in cigarette blends. It is grown in Bucak, Burdur; and in Düzce, in the area of Gönen -Manyas and in Kýrklareli. This tobacco has large leaves, a rich texture, a strong taste and a unique aroma. It is mostly used in the blends with seasoning.Tombeki: This tobacco is grown in the Turkish areas of Samandað, Ýskenderun and Hadým, Konya. It has large leaves, a rich texture, has yellow patches, is less pliable and has a weak burning ability. It also has a sweet and strong taste, a unique aroma and a high nicotine content. It is used in water pipe tobacco, also known as hubble-bubble. |
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