Um Ali, a woman in her fifties began working at the factory in 2011 and says it has taken three years to master the subtle art of rolling cigars. "At first, I didn't even know what a cigar was ...

Now place the prepared filling in the middle and fold the edges inwards to make a roll. Repeat the process with everyone. 8. Now fry all the prepared rolls on low medium heat until they become crispy ...

Each leaf is inspected for its type, appearance, and quality and handed to a torcedor, a highly skilled cigar roller, greatly respected in Cuban society. José Castelar Cairo: "My name is José ...