Tobacco leaves

Typical mosaic pattern on flue-cured tobacco leaves systematically infected with Tobacco mosaic virus.

Photograph courtesy H. D. Shew,
from the Compendium of Tobacco Diseases

The Plant bears from eight to twenty leaves according to the species of the plant. They have various forms, ovate, lanceolate, and pointed. Leaves

of a lanceolate form are the largest, and the shape of those found on most varieties of the American plant. The color of the leaves when growing,

as well as after curing and sweating, varies, and is frequently caused by the condition of the soil. The color while growing may be either a light

or dark green, which changes to a yellowish cast as the plant matures and ripens.
The ground leaves are of a lighter color and ripen earlier than the rest--sometimes turning yellow, and during damp weather rotting and dropping

from the stalk. Some varieties of the plant, like Latakia, bear small but thick leaves, which after cutting are very thin and fine in texture;

while others, like Connecticut seed leaf and Havana, bear leaves of a
medium thickness, which are also fine and silky after curing. But while the color of the plant when growing is either a light or dark green, it

rapidly changes during curing, and especially after passing through the sweat, changing to a light or dark cinnamon like Connecticut seed leaf,

black like Holland and Perique tobacco, bright yellow of the finest shade of Virginia and Carolina leaf, brown like Sumatra, or dark red like that

known by the name of "Boshibaghli," grown in Asia Minor.

The leaves are covered with glandular hairs
containing a glutinous substance of an unpleasant odor, which characterizes all varieties as well as nearly all parts of the plant.
The leaves of all varieties of tobacco grow the entire length of the stem and clasp the stalk, excepting those ofSyrian, which are attached by a

long stem. The size of the leaves, as well as the entire plant, is now muchlarger than when first discovered. One of the early voyagers describes

the plant as short and bearing leaves ofabout the size and shape of the walnut. In many varieties the leaves grow in a semi-circular form while

inothers they grow almost straight and still others growing erect presenting a singular appearance.
The stem or mid-rib running through the leaf is large and fibrous and its numerous smaller veins proportionally larger which on curing become

smaller and particularly in those kinds best adapted for cigar wrappers.
The leaves from the base to the center of the plant are of about equal size but are smaller as they reach the summit, but after topping attain

about the same size as the others. The color of the leaf after curing may be determined by the color of the leaf while growing--if dark green

while maturing in the field, the color will be dark after curing and sweating and the reverse if of a lighter shade of green.
If the soil be dark the color of the leaf will be darker than if grown upon a light loam. Some varieties of the plant have leaves of a smooth

glossy appearance while others are rough and the surface uneven--more like a cabbage leaf, a peculiar feature of the tobacco of Syria. The kind of

fertilizers applied to the soil also in a measure as well as the soil itself has much to do with the texture or body of the leaf and should be

duly considered by all growers of the plant.
A light moist loam should be chosen for the tobacco field if a leaf of
light color and texture is desired while if a dark leaf is preferred the soil chosen should be a moist heavy loam.

Karelia Tobacco Company

If there is any place on our planet where magnificence is true value, then it is unquestionably the Hellenic Republic, or Greece, a country of myths and legends. It was, perhaps, an inspiration for bringing Karelia Tobacco Company to this part of the world.
This world famous smoking product producer was founded by George and Stathis Karelias, in 1888, in Kalamata city, as a family-run business. Now, this cigarettes manufacturer is acclaimed as one of the major tobacco companies in Greece and the owner of most exclusive world brands.
The features that made Karelia Company known on the international tobacco market are its respect for time-stabled quality and recent technologies. The advanced equipment (the most advanced in Europe) allows producing 16,000 cigarettes per minute or more than 15 billion cigs per year.
Every tobacco trademark created by Karelia gives smokers a taste that only genuine cigarettes own. The Karelia’s exclusive pack design and of product presentation is also very important.
The prominent cigarette brands that belong to Karelia tobacco portfolio are: Karelia Slims with all its differences, George Karelias and Sons.
It is accessible on most global cigarette trades and the trademark name is recognized as of grade A. These features make Karelia Group a millionaire tobacco company that in 2005, has reached annual sales turnover of more than 435 million Euro, with net profits increased to 39.26 million Euro (+16%). Export sales have achieved a number of 10.9 billion and the cigarette brands George Karelias and Sons, Karelia Slims, Karelia Lights and American Legend have assured 70% of its overall income from 66 countries around the world.
All this sensation results from Karelia's devotion to the needs of persons that chose smoking products and teh will to offer only high quality and taste.
Karelia also owns a subsidiary in the U.K. called Karelia Tobacco Company (UK) Inc. Karelia Company comprises a valid guarantee of first-class excellence and unmatched flavor for all its cigarette brands that make this producer unique in everything, starting with its policy and principles of producing till the quality and design of its cigs.

Karelia Cigarettes for ladies

The Karelia Slim line, targeted for ladies, is produced in Kallarnata, Greece, by the Karelia Tobacco Company, Inc. This super slim cigarette is not your typical, run of the mill cigarette that just anybody will smoke. It is distinctly feminine in its taste, design and of course in packaging décor. The special pricing marks it as the cigarette for the wealthy lady with a perceptive taste that is a little slice of comfort. This cigarette bears the distinct perfumed smells and flavor of the warm Greek sunshine in every smoke.
The Karelia Tobacco Company is famous worldwide for its premium varieties of cigarettes. Cigarettes are presented in three flavor versions of a different degree of strength. Glamour design and softness of tobacco emphasizes on a female audience. The southernmost city in Europe - Kallarnata in Greece is commonly known as a city where Karelia Cigarettes are fashioned. Karelia Tobacco Company Inc. S.A. is the producing of cigarettes and other related products. For today it is a important cigarette manufacturer and exporter, with the status for having created some of the most predictable brands in the world.
Founded in 1888, this family-run commerce is Greeces leading cigarette manufacturer and exporter, with a reputation for having created some of the most individual brands in the world.
Relying on the skills and knowledge of generations, Karelia guarantees the maximum standard of quality. The state-of-the-art production facilities are among the majority advanced in Europe, with a capability to produce over 15 billion cigarettes per year.
The company combines a best blend of the highest quality soft tobacco with the finest of production technology. Karelia production technology state of the art and is one of the most excellent in the world.
Karelia Slims is offered in the following varieties: Karelia Slims, Slims Lights, Slims Menthol Lights, and Slims Ultima. All of the varieties are filtered and are the longer super slim design favored by smoking ladies throughout the planet for a more delicate exterior and appeal. They were first offered in 1988 and are an all normal with no artificial additives making them a healthier cigarette over many other brands on the market currently.
Relying on the skills and experience of the decades, Karelia cigarettes insist on the highest standard of quality. The state -of-the-art production services are among the first in Europe, producing for about 15 billion cigarettes per year.These exquisite cigarettes have been created from a superior blend of tobaccos to produce a cigarette of perfection. Grown in tender beams of hot Greek sun, Karelia Cigarette possesses an irresistible bouquet of tobacco flavor. Karelia presently exports its Premium brands to over fifty countries within Greece and Europe mainly, but to North America, Asia Pacific Africa and South America also not without participation of our online shop.Recently the company started the Karelia Tobacco Company (UK) Ltd., that is, the new subsidiary in order to sell its brands on the English market.
Karelia Tobacco Company Inc. is the Greece’s leading cigarette manufacturer and exporter. The Company’s principal activity is the manufacturing of cigarettes and other linked to tobacco products. Karelia Company became now an international Company, which exports cigarettes and tobacco products over the World. Karelia is family-owned company and is very proud of its position and traditions. George Karelia produces a wide range of tobacco products and different brands. Karelia Company produces “Kasetina”, the archetypal Greek brand, as a part of the local heritage in Greece.
As the traditional “Kasetina” was the stimulation for the new George Karelias and Sons brand, Karelia designers used the same box configuration to create a premium cigarette brand that evoked the companys long history and knowledge and communicated the very high quality of the tobacco blend.
George Karelias and Sons cigarettes are mostly sold within Greece and Europe, but our online tobacco store breaks the bounds and discovers new possibilities for you. Nowadays, opportunely you may find any cigarette brand in our cigarette online shop and Karelia cigarettes are not the exception.
Growing numbers of consumers seeking lifes finer pleasures are discovering Karelias tradition of exclusive quality and unmatched flavor.

Relying on the skills and experience of generations, Karelia guarantees the highest standard of quality. The state-of-the-art production facilities are among the most advanced in Europe, with a capacity to produce over 15 billion Cigarettes per year. Karelia currently exports its premium brands to over sixty countries around the world in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Africa and Middle East. Its products can also be purchased at selected international duty-free airport stores and border shops. The Company has recently established a new subsidiary, Karelia Tobacco Company (UK) Ltd., for the purpose of selling its brands on the English domestic market. The brand Karelia Slims was launched and distributed in all the major stores and specialist tobacconist shops.

The hard, flip top boxes are white in color with a floral stripe down the side of the box. The hard box is particularly favored by women because they easily fit inside a purse without the worry of them being crushed or broken. The Karelia name and “Slim” logo, as well as the flavor assortment are splashed across the front in gold lettering. These elements work together to make the packaging as inviting for a woman as buying a new pair of shoes. They are pretty and female to look at while silently conveying a sense of secret feminine power.

Karelia Tobacco Company

If there is any place on our globe where magnificence is true value, then it is indubitably the Hellenic Republic, or Greece, a kingdom of myths and legends. It was, perhaps, an stimulation for bringing Karelia Tobacco Company to this part of the world.
This world famous smoking product producer was founded by George and Stathis Karelias, in 1888, in Kalamata city, as a family-run business. Now, this cigarettes manufacturer is acclaimed as one of the major tobacco companies in Greece and the owner of most exclusive world brands.
The features that made Karelia company known on the global tobacco market are its respect for time-stabled quality and modern technologies. The superior equipment (the most advanced in Europe) allows producing 16,000 cigarettes per minute or more than 15 billion cigs per year.
Every tobacco brand created by Karelia gives smokers a taste that only genuine cigarettes own. The Karelia’s unique pack design and of product presentation is also very significant.
The prominent cigarette brands that belong to Karelia tobacco portfolio are: Karelia Slims with all its variations, George Karelias and Sons.
It is available on most global cigarette trades and the brand name is recognized as of grade A. These characteristics make Karelia Group a millionaire tobacco company that in 2005, has reached annual sales turnover of more than 435 million Euro, with net profits increased to 39.26 million Euro (+16%). Export sales have achieved a number of 10.9 billion and the cigarette brands George Karelias and Sons, Karelia Slims, Karelia Lights and American Legend have assured 70% of its overall income from 66 countries around the world.
All this success results from Karelia's devotion to the needs o fpersons that chose smoking products and teh will to offer only high quality and taste.

Karelia Tobacco Company Inc.

Karelia Tobacco Company Inc. is the Greeces leading cigarette manufacturer and exporter. The Company’s principal activity is the manufacturing of cigarettes and other related to tobacco products. Karelia Company became now an international Company, which exports cigarettes and tobacco products to more than 60 countries all over the World. Karelia is family-owned company and is very proud of its status and traditions. George Karelia produces a wide range of tobacco products and different brands. Karelia Company produces “Kasetina”, the archetypal Greek brand, as a part of the local heritage in Greece.

As the traditional “Kasetina” was the inspiration for the new George Karelias and Sons brand, Karelia designers used the same box structure to create a premium cigarette brand that evoked the companys long history and expertise and communicated the very high quality of the tobacco blend.

Karelia Cigarettes Brand

Karelia Cigarettes is a brand made by Karelia Tobacco Company Inc., Kalamata, Greece. Growing numbers of consumers seeking lifes finer pleasures, are discovering Karelias tradition of exclusive quality and unmatched tobacco flavour. Founded in 1888, this family-run business is Greeces leading cigarettes manufacturer and exporter, with a reputation for having created some of the most distinctive cigarette brands in the world. Relying on the skills and experience of generations, Karelia Cigarettes guarantees the highest standard of tobacco quality. The state-of-the-art production facilities are among the most advanced in Europe, with a capacity to produce over 15 billion Cigarettes per year. Karelia Cigarettes currently exports it's premium cigarette brands to over sixty countries around the world: United States, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Canada, Israel, Germany, Greece and many other countries. It's tobacco products can also be purchased at selected international duty free cigarettes stores and border cigarettes stores. The Company has recently established a new subsidiary, Karelia Tobacco Company (UK) Ltd., for the purpose of selling it's cigarette brands on the English domestic market. The brand Karelia Slims was launched and distributed in all the major cigarettes stores and specialist cigarettes shops.

Cigarettes "Karelia Slims"

Light cigarettes with high-quality tobacco Karelia Slims, made in Greece (Karelia Tobacco Company), four years at the international tobacco market. 6 mg of tar and 0.6 mg of nicotine in cigarettes.