We all have at least one smoker in our circle of friends or relatives. Somebody that smokes more than a packet a day and always answers, when asked, that the only gift he wants for his birthday are more cigarettes. And that you did, year after year, you bought him another pack of cigarettes as a birthday present. So many times that you know his favorite brand by heart. But what to do when a real special occasion arises? A packet of cigarettes for his wedding? Or for the birth of his first kid? Despair not, there are lot of great gift ideas around for smoking friends! Rare cigars, smoking accessories or even a pipe and pipe tobacco combo are all great options for a really special gift.
Take rare cigars for example, they are really popular amongst smoking aficionados. They not only last longer and have a deeper and stronger taste than a standard cigarette, they also come in a wider range of flavors, making it easy for the recipient of your gift to be adventurous and try out new things. They also last longer, giving them even more value as they can be enjoyed longer. To find the ones he really likes you can use a variety of information sources. On the internet you can find out more in general about cigars and which ones are popular at the moment or you can go to your local tobacconist and ask for advice. A specialist shop will be very happy to assist you to find the right type of cigars for your friend.
If, on the other hand, you are looking for something more unusual, why not gifting a pipe and pipe tobacco combo? Also these are available in e-shops or in specialist retail shops. There are so many pipe designs available that it is really easy to find one that matches your friends taste. Pipe tobacco comes in even more flavors than cigars and finding the right one can be a bit of a challenge, but you could always buy a selection of several tobacco samples, giving your friend even more to choose from.
Some smokers refuse completely to smoke anything else than cigarettes. In this case you might want to resort to buying a nice smoking gadget such as a cigarette case, a special lighter, a nice ashtray or similar.
In summary, you want to buy something for your friend that he really enjoys. If cigars are not his thing, don't buy them for him. If he has already too many ashtrays, choose something else. And whilst many people enjoy pipe and pipe tobacco related gifts, others don't. If worst comes to worst, you can always buy him a pack of his favorite cigarettes, like in all these years before.
Cigarette smokers have quite a few other alternative options, when they find themselves in public places and are not able to use their chosen product, or are thinking of saving on smoking expenses over a long term. E-cigarette, pipe tobacco and other similar products are some of the available options. Certain of these options are helpful for weaning users of nicotine and to kick the habit totally over time.
Today quite a few smokers are changing to e-cigarettes or electronic cigarettes, as you can use them in any place. Even places in public where there is a ban on the usual tobacco products, an e-cigarette is allowed, as they do not produce any second-hand smoke. In some models you will find a red LED on the tip lighting up when the person takes a drag. The cartridges which can be refilled are available in various flavors, and can be bought without or with nicotine. Certain companies even add supplements for weight loss or vitamins into these cartridges and tout their health benefits for the smokers.
Compared to traditional cigarettes, herbal mixtures provide an alternative which is tasty. Most of these blends available in stores are natural and free from nicotine. Smokers also have the choice of making their own blend of herbs, either from the store or by growing them at their home gardens. These blends can be smoked by rolling into cigarettes or in hookahs, pipes or other such devices. In certain locales there are regulations which prohibit sale of tobacco products which are flavored, and this may even extend to blend of herbs which have no tobacco.
If you are trying to find an alternative in US, which is least expensive in comparison to usual cigarettes, then it is pipe tobacco. This is mainly due to the taxation policy on various tobacco products. Pipe tobacco seems to have a lower rate of taxation then the rest of the tobacco products. Usually taxes constitute fifty percent or more of the price of certain products.
Snuss use is also increasing. Smokers are now using this cigarette alternative which is spitless and smokeless. This product allows smokers to satisfy their nicotine craving, even when they are in places where there is a ban on smoking. You will find various strengths and flavors available in snuss. Certain varieties are without nicotine and are useful for kicking the habit, as you get the flavor without the nicotine. Snuss is usually packed in a pouch of thin fabric so that leaves do not get lodged between teeth. This use for a long term will although cause discoloration of teeth which you would get with use of tea, coffee or usual cigarettes.
E-cigarettes are a great alternative to actual cigarettes as you can smoke whenever and wherever you want and it also helps in kicking the habit. Pipe tobacco on the other hand is ideal for people who smoke cigarettes and want to lower their smoking costs.
