Many blendsespecially Virginia and VaPer (Virginia-Peregrine) varietiesactually improve with controlled aging
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One advance is a curing process that reduces the presence of nitrosamine, one of the more potent tobacco carcinogens
When the smoker is finished, they either place the hose back on the table, signifying that it is available, or hand it from one user to the next, folded back on itself so that the mouthpiece is not pointing at the recipient
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