english blends

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dogwood
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english blends

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what classifies an english blend? is a balkan blend in the english family?
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English blends are non-aromatic and contain two main tobacco types - Virginia & Latakia. Other condiment tobaccos can be added in small amounts.

Balkan blends are also non-aromatic and contain Virginia and Oriental/Turkish tobaccos (more Yenidje, classically), of which Latakia maybe included.

Yes, they are related. A Balkan is heavier on Orientals other than Latakia, but typically has Latakia as well.
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