| Meerschaum pipes are originally crafted by artisans in | | | | utilizes Meerschaum extracted from Tanzania, Africa |
| Turkey using the finest quality sea foam taken from | | | | and is usually stained in varying shades of brown, black |
| Asia Minor, mainly from the lands of Eskisehir in | | | | and yellow. |
| Turkey. Meerschaum smoking pipes are distinguished | | | | 3. MISSOURI MEERSCHAUM: Also know as the |
| and highly recognized as the best crafted pipes ever | | | | All-American Corncob pipe which is crafted from the |
| since it was introduced in the market decades ago. | | | | concept of a hollowed-out corncob, usually from a |
| The secret behind the antique quality of these pipes | | | | special hybrid variety of corn, with a straight wooden |
| relies on its ingredient called Meerschaum or literally | | | | stem and, sometimes, a inexpensive plastic |
| known as "sea-foam". Meerschaum is a mineral, | | | | mouthpiece. They are generally disposable types and |
| scientifically recognized as hydrous silicate of | | | | does not last long. |
| magnesium which is among the most porous | | | | Meerschaum pipes are smokers perfect tool for |
| substances found in the planet. Meerschaum are | | | | having the coolest, dry and flavorful smoke. Its a very |
| normally found under water and is formed by fossilized | | | | good investment since these kind of pipes can literally |
| shells of tiny sea creatures that settled in the ocean | | | | last a lifetime if taken care of properly. Unlike briar |
| thousands or even millions of years ago. Meerschaum | | | | pipes, Meerschaum does not burn out. This saves you |
| is normally found in red clay deposits. This substance is | | | | from applying protective carbon cake on the inside of |
| perfect in making high quality pipes because of the | | | | the bowl. However, smokers should constantly clean |
| fact that is very lightweight and soft. Plus, one of the | | | | the bowl and take out any filth from it. The cleaner you |
| most distinguishing characteristics of a Meerschaum | | | | keep your Meerschaum, the better it will smoke. |
| pipe is its ability to change color over the years as it is | | | | However, to cure the Meerschaum, you should smoke |
| smoked. | | | | more loads of your favorite tobacco. |
| There are currently three types of Meerschaum Pipes | | | | Not only it provides the best smoking experience but it |
| in the market today. Including the following: | | | | could also become a collectible if it reaches an antique |
| 1. MEERSCHAUM: Pipes crafted using the highest | | | | ages. Meerschaum pipes which have been |
| quality of Meerschaum deposits from Eskisehir, in | | | | successfully colored have a striking effect to pipe |
| central Turkey. | | | | collectors around the world and will pay a fortune to |
| 2. AFRICAN BLOCK MEERSCHAUM: This type | | | | own one. |