— From Montes de María, Colombia
Tobacco tradition, identity and consistency for the world.
We cultivate air-cured tobacco, unique and representative of the Montes de María region
— Who We Are
Promoters of tobacco cultivation in the Montes de María, a region with more than 150 years of tobacco culture.
KANTAWA promotes and strengthens the work of small farmers and family groups in the planting, harvesting, and curing of tobacco leaves.
We are suppliers and distributors of Cubita and Burley tobacco.
— Characteristics
Naturally grown tobacco
Cubita Tobacco
Burley Tobacco
— Production Process
A supply chain made with hundreds of farmers
Distribution of seeds to farmers
To maintain uniformity and identity in the final leaf, we deliver the seeds.
Training and accountability in seedbed setup.
Support in the assembly of seedbeds with delivered material.
Technical support and guidance for cultivation
KANTAWA supports and finances farmers with economic resources and inputs during the seedling, cultivation and harvesting stages.
Technical assistance in tobacco cultivation
During the different stages of cultivation, farmers are visited and supported with agronomic and technical advice.
Purchase of crops from farmers
Once the tobacco has been cured, the crop is purchased from the farmers.
Classification in our warehouses
The tobaccos are separated according to their quality, leaf size and integrity.
Fermentation
Under precise humidity control, the tobacco leaf undergoes vital physical and chemical transformations, developing the exact characteristics needed to craft a premium cigar.
— ALLIANCES WITH THE TOBACCO COMMUNITY
Honoring generations of cultivation to grow a better tomorrow.
Direct commitment to more than 200 tobacco farming families in the Montes María region, with support and assistance in the supply of seeds, technical advice and assurance of the purchase of the crop.
Families with years of tradition and knowledge in the cultivation of Cubita Black Tobacco that KANTAWA accompanies and strengthens to maintain the identity of a recognized leaf.
Looking ahead, the goal is to improve their income through the implementation of productive seeds, advice on best cultural practices in cultivation, and efficient curing structures.
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For a more natural smoking experience. Leaves with no artificial additives, preservatives, or added flavors. Even burns to better enjoy the leaf's flavor.