What is GRABBA Tobacco Leaf?
Grabba Leaf is a very confusing topic as the definition varies depending on who you ask. We will do our best to give you a quick breakdown of this very popular tobacco leaf.
The Grabba tobacco leaf is also known as Fronto. It is a premium-grade tobacco leaf and is often used as a wrapper to roll your own (RYO) cigars. This tobacco leaf is very popular among herb smokers who use the leaf to roll their joint, spliff, pot, or blunt. It is a premium-quality leaf that is pliable enough to roll a cigar without cracks, creases, or breaks. Likewise, likewise it is smooth in texture and can bend, fold, roll, and twist. With that being said, these are some of the qualities needed in making a nicely rolled Grabba cigar for smoking.
HISTORY
Grabba tobacco leaf is historically associated with Jamaican herb smokers. Stories have it that the name came from smokers saying “lets GRAB-A- LEAF” of the tobacco plant. The name is now linked with various varieties of tobacco plants such as:
- FRONTO is a tobacco leaf that has been around for decades! There are many name variations such as Fanta Leaf, Franta Leaf, Funta Leaf, Frunta Leaf and Grabba. Fronto usually refers to a dark, not too thick, wrapper-grade tobacco leaf. Although the names may vary due to the curing process and the marketing, the individual smoker will determine their preference for the brand offered.
- RED HERRING GRABBA: Also called Hot Grabba, is a dark leaf with a pungent, high, smokey smell as in smoked fish. Red Herring Grabba is one of the darkest, strongest leaves available and is sought by those who like a strong Dark Fire Cured leaf.
- RED ROSE GRABBA: Refers to a dark, thick leaf that is good for both rolling and blending. Red Rose is an air-cured tobacco leaf and carries a strong potent smell. Red Rose is also one of the darkest and thickest leaves and is often crushed and blended.
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GRABBA LEAF BLUNT:
A “grabba leaf blunt” refers to a type of cigar that is made from a herbal blend of cannabis, pot or marijuana and wrapped in the leaf from Grabba tobacco. These cigars are often marketed as a “natural” alternative to traditional rolling paper. Because the grabba tobacco leaf is thicker than traditional paper many new smokers often ask How to roll a Grabba leaf blunt. For the seasoned smoker Grabba tobacco leaf is regarded as one of the most desired and best blunt wraps available. SEE out tips on “How to roll a Grabba blunt”.