Are Hestias Organic
Absolutely not. And I remain quite proud of that distinction. The “USDA Organic” certification damaged much of the soils used to grow tobacco around here.
The certification does not allow cover crops or crop rotation, so the soil grows depleted and devoid of nutrients. In response, our farmers are free to do whatever is necessary to grow the healthiest and best possible tobacco. This is the result.
Obviously we don’t use pesticides or artificial chemical fertilizers — and there are absolutely zero additives. It’s completely wonderful and natural — or as we’re calling it: NAKED, WILD, TOBACCO.
Is Hestia actually independent of Big Tobacco?
Obviously. Of course. And we could not have it any other way. Hestia remains a burgeoning family-owned business. You can read more about us here.
What is Hestia’s affiliation with Native / First Peoples?
Hestias are proudly manufactured by members of the Seneca Nation in upstate New York. Tobacco is indigenous to the Americas, and has been a part of the history and culture of this land since the dawn of time, and we remain honored to partner with them to continue this legacy of excellence and beauty.
Are Hestias Healthy?
As our packs plainly read, “Hestia cigarettes are not safer than other cigarettes.” Smoke is a known carcinogen and putting it in your body is harmful. Yes, even your smoked meats, and grilled steaks. And abusing any drug will hurt you. I can no more say Hestias don’t cause cancer than your beers don’t cause cirrhosis of the liver.
Are Hestias “Fire Safe Compliant”?
Yes. Legally, we must be. And yet, our cigarettes are still void of any and all added chemicals. Our paper *is* “fire safe compliant” — but we use a wonderful new paper that infuses natural algae substrates into the flax fibers to accomplish this, instead of the vinyl-acetate from years past.
How are Hestia filters constructed?
Our filters are currently an industry-standard cellulose filter. But are thrilled to be working with an incredibly innovative company that has created totally natural fully biodegradable plant-based filters, and we hope to have the FDA approve them this year.
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