FRONTO/GRABBA LEAF GUIDE

 

Fronto leaf has been present for ages among humanity. No wonder it has been a topic of contention because many claim to be familiar with it, while a meaningful number of people seem not to be familiar with it. However, the world wants something that leaves the spirit feeling awesome after smoking. It has been called many names such as Funta Leaf, Frunta Leaf, Fanta Leaf, Hot Grabba Leaf, Funnels, Red Rose, Red Herring, Franta Leaf, Grabba Leaf, and more. To add to this array, definitions of Fronto leaf have been quite interesting and confusing as the experience is contingent according to each person. What’s more, with that disclaimer, beneath is the overall agreement among the huge number of clients we’ve worked with recently:

 

  • A Fronto Leaf ought to be dark, yet not very thick with the goal that it can be used for wrapping, which is hard to do at some point since thickness and darkness for the most part are inseparable. 

 

  • Fronto Leaves ought to have little or no harm at all. Since it's commonly used as a wrapper, imperfections and different flaws are not as sought after (however, an experienced Fronto buyer knows that the flaws can be cut out). 

 

  • Fronto, Fanta, Funta, and whatever other names that begins with F normally allude to a dark, covering  wrapper grade tobacco leaf. Variations don’t really make a difference, albeit after some time certain variations have gotten more popular than others. 

 

  • Grabba Leaf, Hot Grabba Leaf, or Red Rose can mean a dark, thick leaf that is generally mashed and mixed. 

 

  • Red Herring is usually a darker leaf that has the smell of grilled/bbq or smoked fish. It's not the most well-known for Fronto or Grabba, however it is used by those that are searching for a very strong tasting leaf. 

 

  • Darker, thicker (Grabba, Red Rose) tobacco leaf assortments are very much known in Jamaica and on other Caribbean islands. More slender and slightly lighter colored wrapping leaves are more famous in the USA, both are popular and hold their place in the market.

 

  • With Grabba, it is less significant for the leaf to be 100% wrapper, nevertheless, it’s significant that it is not excessively harmed. As such, since everything gets mashed, a couple of minor flaws are not really observable. 

 

 

So how do I use a Fronto Leaf ?

  • To start with, open your bag and remove Fronto Leaf.

 

  • Ensure the leaf has the right moisture and smell. If the leaf is too dry and cracking, spray a mist of water on both sides until the leaf becomes flexible. If the leaf is too moist, allow it to dry in the open air until  dry to the touch but still flexible.

 

  • Cut at least one wrap along the veins of the leaf and enjoy to the fullest! 

 

  • Re-seal Fronto Leaf in packaging to keep fresh.

 

  • When using the leaf as Grabba, let the leaf dry out totally in the open air then mash to your liking as needed.

 

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