Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco

Emjaysmash · 06-14-2010, 02:19 PM

I just ordered a 100g bag of the "already prepared" pipe tobacco. Normally these come in 3 inch ropes (they look like cans of food) and is reputed to be very strong in Vitamin N (although not Black XXX rope strong, apparently).

This tobacco is from Indonesia and also contributes to the Tambo Cigar blend. Anyone have any experience with it?

Nick · 06-15-2010, 04:11 PM

I have heard about this stuff but never tried it. Is it hard to get? how did you get it?

Professor Mike · 06-16-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick

I have heard about this stuff but never tried it. Is it hard to get? how did you get it?

DITTO. I'd like to try it. Lets have the 411.

hotreds · 02-03-2011, 03:02 PM

Too strong for me. Was like smoking habanero peppers! Spicy to the max!

justonemorestick · 02-03-2011, 04:52 PM

I am ordering some in both the stick ant the pre chopped version in a group buy so I am excited to try it when it gets here.

Emjaysmash · 02-03-2011, 04:56 PM

This stuff really packs a whallop!!

alfredo_buscatti · 02-03-2011, 06:04 PM

I've probably smoked 75 g of Tambolaka, and it is certainly the strongest tobacco that I've smoked, but I like that. Eat before you smoke a bowl. If GH Brown Rope is a ten on the nicotine scale, Tambolaka is a fifteen.

If you buy it by the stick you get some 130 g for maybe a dollar more than the prepared tobacco. But be prepared for an arduous tobacco preparation-it took me 4 hours to prepare ~100 g the first time I tried it. That stick comes very dry and very, very dense.

For me, it's the most profound tasting tobacco that I've smoked.

Commensenseman on Puff.com has the most commentary about this tobacco online that I have seen.

You can get it at:

http://www.thetntshoppe.com/index.ph...15269e64c43dcf

VirtualSmitty · 02-03-2011, 07:59 PM

Does the rope have the same cat turd look that SG XXX black rope has?

Emjaysmash · 02-03-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Does the rope have the same cat turd look that SG XXX black rope has?

No, it looks like a small can. Think like a can of peas or peaches.

RevSmoke · 02-03-2011, 10:52 PM

Next time you are home MJ, you'll have to let me try some.

Emjaysmash · 02-03-2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Next time you are home MJ, you'll have to let me try some.

i had thought I had given you a sample to try, but it seems I only THOUGHT of giving you a sample to try. Remind me again sometime when I'm home and I'll "hook you up" as they say.

buddhadaddy · 02-04-2011, 01:30 AM

I have some of both presentations from a group buy gone awry if anyone would be interested. Same $ as the web $, I probably have three of each extra.

jkstewart1 · 02-04-2011, 05:40 PM

How much is how much?

Emjaysmash · 02-04-2011, 05:53 PM

I bought 100g for 15$. But that was in a group buy.

VirtualSmitty · 02-04-2011, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

No, it looks like a small can. Think like a can of peas or peaches.

I was thinking about the tobacco itself. XXX rope comes in a tin, but when you open it, well it looks like a turd.

buddhadaddy · 02-05-2011, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkstewart1

How much is how much?

$14 for the 130gr

$12 for the loose pouch

Shipping is not included in the price.

RHNewfie · 02-05-2011, 06:10 AM

I still have a 10 inch stick of this that I should prepare someday! I cut some and tried to smoke it like a flake.... Don't do this ;-)

Emjaysmash · 02-05-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

I was thinking about the tobacco itself. XXX rope comes in a tin, but when you open it, well it looks like a turd.

This was taken from the guy who ran the GB. There was a plastic wrapping around it, and the rope was used to keep it all bound together.

02-05-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RHNewfie

I still have a 10 inch stick of this that I should prepare someday! I cut some and tried to smoke it like a flake.... Don't do this ;-)

Ummmmm what happened when you smoked it like that Jeff?

WyoBob · 02-05-2011, 05:51 PM

I got some Tambo in a group buy some time back----100grams pre cut. I loved the stuff.

So, when another buy came around, I ordered two sticks and a 100gram bag of processed. I got really queasy on every bowl I smoked. Surprising as I never had any problems with the previous sample. I sold it to another pipe smoker and he "got nailed" by it as well and passed it along to someone else.

Perhaps I turned into a wimp in between orders, I don't know. I chewed Skoal for 40 years so am not especially sensitive to nicotine I don't think.

Anyway, I was pretty let down as I so enjoyed the first bunch of Tambo. I've resigned myself to PS LNF and LTF which isn't the worst situation to be in

WyoBob

06-14-2010, 02:19 PM	#1
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco I just ordered a 100g bag of the "already prepared" pipe tobacco. Normally these come in 3 inch ropes (they look like cans of food) and is reputed to be very strong in Vitamin N (although not Black XXX rope strong, apparently). This tobacco is from Indonesia and also contributes to the Tambo Cigar blend. Anyone have any experience with it? __________________

06-15-2010, 04:11 PM	#2
Nick Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: That's confidential Location: Cali Posts: 623 Trading: (4)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco I have heard about this stuff but never tried it. Is it hard to get? how did you get it? __________________ "Kid Pipe" -Thanks Moo "A wise woman never separates a man from his pipe", Laurette Taylor

02-03-2011, 03:02 PM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco Too strong for me. Was like smoking habanero peppers! Spicy to the max! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-03-2011, 04:52 PM	#5
justonemorestick Kat Krap Kontanment Media Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Warren Location: Las Cruces Posts: 292 Trading: (13)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco I am ordering some in both the stick ant the pre chopped version in a group buy so I am excited to try it when it gets here. __________________ This message was created entirely of recycled electrons, manufactured before 1899 in an effort to prevent global de-electrification.

02-03-2011, 04:56 PM	#6
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco This stuff really packs a whallop!! __________________

02-03-2011, 06:04 PM	#7
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco I've probably smoked 75 g of Tambolaka, and it is certainly the strongest tobacco that I've smoked, but I like that. Eat before you smoke a bowl. If GH Brown Rope is a ten on the nicotine scale, Tambolaka is a fifteen. If you buy it by the stick you get some 130 g for maybe a dollar more than the prepared tobacco. But be prepared for an arduous tobacco preparation-it took me 4 hours to prepare ~100 g the first time I tried it. That stick comes very dry and very, very dense. For me, it's the most profound tasting tobacco that I've smoked. Commensenseman on Puff.com has the most commentary about this tobacco online that I have seen. You can get it at: http://www.thetntshoppe.com/index.ph...15269e64c43dcf

02-03-2011, 07:59 PM	#8
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco Does the rope have the same cat turd look that SG XXX black rope has? __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

02-03-2011, 10:52 PM	#10
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,848 Trading: (51)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco Next time you are home MJ, you'll have to let me try some. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

02-04-2011, 01:30 AM	#12
buddhadaddy Buddha Bar patron Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Doug Location: Socal Posts: 194 Trading: (4)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco I have some of both presentations from a group buy gone awry if anyone would be interested. Same $ as the web $, I probably have three of each extra. __________________ Get some amazing green beans here, www.bodhileaftrading.com

02-04-2011, 05:40 PM	#13
jkstewart1 Time to change the Avatar Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: John Location: Amish Country, Illinois Posts: 153 Trading: (7)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco How much is how much?

02-04-2011, 05:53 PM	#14
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco I bought 100g for 15$. But that was in a group buy. __________________

02-05-2011, 06:10 AM	#17
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco I still have a 10 inch stick of this that I should prepare someday! I cut some and tried to smoke it like a flake.... Don't do this ;-) __________________ σπένδομαι

02-05-2011, 05:51 PM	#20
WyoBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 155 Trading: (1)	Re: Tambolaka "Tambo" Pipe Tobacco I got some Tambo in a group buy some time back----100grams pre cut. I loved the stuff. So, when another buy came around, I ordered two sticks and a 100gram bag of processed. I got really queasy on every bowl I smoked. Surprising as I never had any problems with the previous sample. I sold it to another pipe smoker and he "got nailed" by it as well and passed it along to someone else. Perhaps I turned into a wimp in between orders, I don't know. I chewed Skoal for 40 years so am not especially sensitive to nicotine I don't think. Anyway, I was pretty let down as I so enjoyed the first bunch of Tambo. I've resigned myself to PS LNF and LTF which isn't the worst situation to be in WyoBob

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