Te-Amo
The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar
Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar is a medium strength cigar made in Mexico at Nueva Matacapan de Tabacos. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Habano wrapper; Mexican San Andrés Negro binder; Mexican San Andrés Habano filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Te-Amo
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés Habano
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés Negro
- Filler
- Mexican San Andrés Habano
- Country
- Mexico
- Factory
- Nueva Matacapan de Tabacos
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 54 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsTe-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar uses a Mexican San Andrés Habano wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryTe-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar questions
What does Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar taste like?
Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar uses a Mexican San Andrés Habano wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar?
Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar made?
Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar is made in Mexico at Nueva Matacapan de Tabacos, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar use?
Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar uses a Mexican San Andrés Habano wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés Negro binder, with Mexican San Andrés Habano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Toro (6 × 52), Robusto (5 × 54), Robusto (5 × 54) and Magnum (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar?
Cigars with a similar build include Casa Turrent Serie 1973, Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro and Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Mexico, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.