Xiamao Sun-Cured Tobacco

Xiamao Sun-Cured Tobacco

　　The main varieties of sun-cured tobacco include tall stalk, medium stalk, short stalk, green stalk, and extra-short stalk. Xiamao Township is the primary production area, with cultivation also taking place in Lishu, Gaoqiao, and Fuku, but Xiamao sun-cured tobacco is renowned as the “King of Tobaccos.” Its leaves come in yellow, red, and brown hues, with uniform gloss, clean surfaces, moderate thickness, dense structure, ample oil content, rich aroma, no bitterness, clean aftertaste, and a sweet lingering flavor. According to tests by the Tobacco Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, it has low nicotine content and high sugar content, making it an excellent raw material for blended cigarettes.

　　(Sanming)