How to get cigar taste out of your mouth?

Did you recently try a cigar only to find yourself offended by its taste? Did you try a strong cigar rather than the best cigar for beginners? Or are you having a tough time tasting anything other than your cigar when you light one up? Whatever your plight with cigars may be, we’re here to make your life easier by providing you with simple, easy-to-implement pro tips to rid your mouth of the lingering taste of cigars. Ready? Let’s go!

1. Toothpaste and mouthwash

This one’s an oldie, but it’s also a goody. You can rid your mouth of the taste of cigars by the tried and tested method of brushing your teeth. Conversely, if you’re short on time, simply rely on a trusted brand of industrial-strength mouthwash.

However, some people find that toothpaste or mouthwash isn’t enough to help them leave the taste of cigars behind. That depends entirely on the flavor profile of your cigar and how robust it is. The full-bodied cigars can leave a taste in your mouth for hours afterward. And if your cigar is similar, you may want to employ the other tips mentioned below. 

2. Hydrogen Peroxide

Another sure-shot method of getting your palate free from the taste of cigars to gargle with hydrogen peroxide. However, before you go looking in your cabinets for hydrogen peroxide – remember you have to dilute the peroxide with equal parts of water. For instance, one-fourth of a glass with hydrogen peroxide requires the addition of one-fourth of a glass of water. 

Also, don’t forget to use a mild mouthwash after the hydrogen peroxide to get rid of the taste of peroxide. It may sound like too much effort, but you don’t want the lingering taste of hydrogen peroxide in your mouth either. 

It’s not a good idea to gargle with hydrogen peroxide too often, either. Used in moderation, peroxide can also whiten your teeth (win-win), but extended use of hydrogen peroxide can lead to moderate to severe teeth damage – which is something you want to avoid at all costs. 

3. Chewing on parsley or mint

Chewing on parsley and mint can go a long way in eliminating bad tastes from your mouth – including the aftertaste of cigars. Chlorophyll is a renowned natural breath freshener, and mint can do wonders when it comes to aiding digestion. On the other hand, Parsley is just as good and offers the added benefits of anti-oxidants and anti-bacterial properties. 

4. Citrus fruits

Last but not least, you can tackle the lingering odor and aftertaste of cigars by downing a cup of tasty lemonade or orange juice. In fact, any fruit with citric acid may work wonders in ridding your mouth of bad tastes. 

Conclusion

There you have it, folks. You’re now aware of four excellent ingredients to counter the taste of a cigar in your mouth, and the best part is – most of the ingredients mentioned here are natural. That’s precisely why we highly recommend forgoing the hydrogen peroxide tip and saving it only for extreme situations.