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Te-Amo

World Selection Series (Mexican Blend)

Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) is a medium-full strength cigar made in Mexico at Nueva Matacapan Tabacos S.A. de C.V.. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Criollo '98 wrapper; Mexican San Andrés Criollo '98 binder; Mexican San Andrés Criollo '98 filler. It comes in one listed size, 5½ × 54.

Maker
Te-Amo
Wrapper
Mexican San Andrés Criollo '98
Binder
Mexican San Andrés Criollo '98
Filler
Mexican San Andrés Criollo '98
Country
Mexico
Factory
Nueva Matacapan Tabacos S.A. de C.V.
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 5½ × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) uses a Mexican San Andrés Criollo '98 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) questions

What does Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) taste like?

Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) uses a Mexican San Andrés Criollo '98 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 World Selection Series (Mexican Blend)?

Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) made?

Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) is made in Mexico at Nueva Matacapan Tabacos S.A. de C.V., according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) use?

Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) uses a Mexican San Andrés Criollo '98 wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés Criollo '98 binder, with Mexican San Andrés Criollo '98 filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend) come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Te-Amo World Selection Series (Mexican Blend)?

For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 World Selection Series (Mexican Blend)?

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 World Selection Series (Mexican Blend)?

Cigars with a similar build include Casa Turrent Serie 1901, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Casa Turrent Serie I (Dunbarton Collab) and CAO Zócalo. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Mexico. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.