Gents,
Thanks for the very helpful information (and thanks for that link, Dan).
To answer your questions, I had read the posts here so was warned about using a torch flame in a pipe. So I used matches and an Old Boy. And you can ban me now, because the flake I carefully chose was a MacBaren Virginia flake. I went into the local B&M with a list of tobaccos that I wanted to try, based on the posts I've read here. Well, they didn't stock any of the ones on my list. When I saw the name MacBaren, I was happy to find a name that I recognized! I didn't realize 'till later Why I recognized the name. Maybe it was just my inexperienced packing style, but I now know what tongue bite is.
Note to self: Carbonated beverages (e.g. beer) does NOT relieve tongue bite! Yow!
Well, on to try the very cherry mix from the B&M.
Kevin