Humidor

GERMANUS Humidor for the Best Cigar Storage – Order Online in the Shop

Content:

• What to Consider When Buying a Humidor
• The Correct Storage Conditions for Cigars
• Humidification Systems for Cigars
• Electronic and Digital Humidor Humidifiers
• Wide Range and Selection of GERMANUS Humidors

Humidors are containers specially designed for storing cigars. Cigar humidors come in various styles. There are table humidors with glass panels, display cases, humidor chests, humidor cabinets, travel humidors, and cigar holders. If you want to store cigars for a longer period, a humidor is essential. Cigars need a certain level of moisture and temperature to maintain their flavor, continue presenting their aromas, and mature over time.

Our GERMANUS cigar humidors are our own products made according to our specifications. GERMANUS humidors stand for quality and value for money. As with every GERMANUS product, you can be sure that our GERMANUS humidors are made by cigar smokers for cigar smokers. Each GERMANUS humidor is thoughtfully planned, designed, and implemented with passion and attention to detail before it reaches you. Every GERMANUS humidor comes with our instructional book. In addition to humidors, we also offer matching GERMANUS humidor humidifiers and GERMANUS hygrometers.

What to Consider When Buying a Humidor

Cigars should be stored at a humidity level of around 65-75%. Depending on personal preference, the type of cigar, and its intended use, a humidor should not just aim for the standard 70%. The humidor should ensure that the oils in the cigar are preserved. For long-term storage, humidity levels between 60-70% relative humidity are typically chosen. For consumption, many cigar smokers prefer values well above 70%. The primary goal is always preservation. Cigar storage is not a rigid process.

If you've developed a passion for cigars or are in the process of doing so, buying a humidor is essential. Our GERMANUS humidors cover the full range of cigar storage options. The majority of humidors are smaller or larger chests. Depending on the model, the lid of the humidor may have a glass window, allowing you to inspect your cigars without opening the humidor. Some models are intricately decorated. Most designs are rectangular, though some table humidors are multi-sided with a rectangular base. We value a simple, classic appearance, though we're not opposed to creative designs. For example, our pink humidor is an experimental design. We're open to inspiration. The GERMANUS Cowling humidor, for instance, was designed after the grille of a mid-20th century car radiator. The materials used are primarily wood, with cedar wood (Cedro, Spanish cedar veneer) on the inside. The distinct aroma of this wood is intentional and a hallmark of quality. It supports the aging and development of the cigar's flavors.

Correct Storage Conditions for Cigars

If you were to store your cigars openly or in a drawer under typical Central European conditions, you wouldn't enjoy them for long. They would need to be smoked within a few days. It's equally detrimental to store your cigars under too low or too high humidity levels. If cigars are too dry, their wrapper can break, and unsightly cracks may form when cutting them, allowing air to enter. Dryness causes the moisture and, over time, the oils, resins, tannins, and waxes in the cigars to evaporate. As with everything in life, panic is not a good advisor in cigar storage. These substances remain in the cigar for a while before they eventually evaporate. Storing cigars too dry for a long time is certainly not a good idea and will harm your cigar in the long term: The flavors become sharp, and the cigar loses its smooth roundness. A dry cigar can no longer taste buttery. You can easily determine the moisture content of the cigar even without experience: A dry cigar is more prone to damage and will break. Pressing gently on the lit end, if the cigar doesn't respond elastically, means it is too dry. On the other hand, cigars that are too moist are also unpleasant: They burn poorly, and once saturated, they will not draw well. In extreme cases, mold or mite infestations may occur. Don't worry, though; such problems are rare and require a significant lack of care in storage.

It is clear that the moisture content should be within a certain range. We recommend between 60-75%, depending on preference and intended use. You will therefore need a proper humidification system.

Humidification Systems for Cigars

Under the GERMANUS brand, we don't only offer cigar humidors. Our GERMANUS humidifiers for humidors are some of our original core products. We offer various fleece options in addition to GERMANUS crystal humidifiers, including GERMANUS Pad and GERMANUS Humidor Wool humidifiers. Finally, we offer GERMANUS Bead Systems as the premium class of our humidifiers. These are self-regulating cigar humidifiers consisting of a tank that supplies moisture and a regulator that adjusts the humidity level. These systems can easily maintain storage conditions between 60-75%.

Electronic and Digital Humidor Humidifiers

In the digital age, there are also digital humidor humidifiers. A moisture sensor measures the humidity and releases moisture through a fan that circulates the air based on the sensor's reading. These systems are simple, but like all technical devices, they are prone to malfunction. A digital humidifier works only as well as the sensor measures. If the sensor works well, it can achieve the desired range. However, inaccurate sensors or malfunctions can cause problems. Therefore, even a digital humidor humidifier does not replace careful attention. GERMANUS humidifiers rely on passive functions, making them straightforward and reliable.

Wide Range of GERMANUS Humidors

Our GERMANUS humidors come in all sizes, from mini humidors for the couch or terrace, travel humidors, and humidor chests to GERMANUS humidors for tables, dressers, and cabinets. Of course, we also offer GERMANUS humidor cabinets in various sizes. Our product range extends to cabinets suitable for living rooms or salons, standing at adult height, offering space for large collections. And if you're one of those who, like former Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, prefer to stock up for years: Most of our humidors can also be beautifully displayed in groups. If a single cabinet isn't enough, place a second humidor cabinet right next to it. That's how I do it privately, too. :)

Beyond humidors, GERMANUS offers a full range of necessary accessories for cigar smokers. We hope you take the time to explore our products and ultimately choose a GERMANUS humidor.