How to smoke your pipe using the Breathe Method

[@tjzx3432]

This man looks like a civil war general in the best of ways. I love your videos.

[@someguyinatshirt2624]

Gen. Ambrose Burnside

[@smithy1578]

My ancestor was Gen. A P Stuart who was head of the confederate Tennessee army for a while

[@thorinmesekalkan9239]

captain price etc.

[@bluefeather.2175]

So well put! I agree 100%

[@alrdye]

Makes me want to start working on my own muttonchops. :)

[@samhunter6269]

I am a novice pipe smoker. I watched this video and the one about lighting your pipe and tried it immediately. It was awesome! I only had to re light it once and smoked a whole bowl with no tongue bite! Every time I have smoked up til now, I at least got "cottonmouth" (extremely dry mouth). Not today with the breathe method!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Sam Hunter - I am so pleased to hear it my friend, you are a prime example of why I started this channel, to help people enjoy pipe smoking as much as I do. Congratulations. 😃😃😃

[@xxboxofmuffinsxx4252]

@Caleb You can do it either way. It would be an extra mechanical function to keep the smoke up. You could slowly breathe it in and exhale it through your nose, breathing in through your nose to take a break, etc. But to answer your exact question, yes, this method is for inhaling.

[@griefinggriefershungary9206]

@Caleb I dont recommend to inhale the smoke into your lung. Keep your mouth closed under the whole process (except at the very end) and inhale on your nose. When you doing it you will draw some smoke from the pipe into your mouth as well but you wont inhale the smoke into your lungs. Dont do that. After that, breath it out on your nose (you gonna see you will exhale some air/smoke from your mouth into the pipe as well) and repeat again and again until your mouth is comfortable full with smoke. Then just let the smoke out from your mouth and enjoy the great taste of your tobacco. You need some practice but dont give up! Maybe you have to change little tings on your techniqe depends on your pipe and different tobaccos but you gonna find the right way. This method teached me how to taste the tobaccos properly. Now I using other method as well and its very exciting to change them during one bowl. But first just find the rhythm that fits to you and your pipe. Dont hurry. Do it slowly.

[@thewerepyreking]

@@MuttnchopPiper just started and I had the same experience.

[@sepnova2691]

I usually always have something to drink with my pipe. This morning for example, I had coffee. Nothing like a good Turkish blend and a cup of joe.

[@DavidPScherer]

My last two bowls were the smoothest and coolest I have ever smoked. Thanks.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

David P. Scherer - You're welcome my friend. 👍👍🎃

[@willy9119]

After 35 years of pipe smoking YOUR method changed my life! God bless you.

[@Emmanuel661]

This method is revolutionary. It turns your pipe into a cigar. Wow. Thanks!

[@bobthirdwalling1901]

I know this is an OLD video, but I wanted to share my experience here. I have always (ALWAYS) had tongue bite. I tried different pipes, different blends, different packing methods, etc. Nothing helped. I loved the taste, but my tongue hurt after smoking. Finally, after about 6 years smoking a few times a month, I got frustrated and started smoking cigars instead because the tongue bite was so bad. I didn't touch my pipes for 4-5 years at least, until last week when I got a wild hair and decided to try again. One last chance before I gave all my pipe stuff away and put a bigger humidor on that shelf, right? Looking for different methods to pack the pipe better, I found this video. So I packed my pipe using a method from one of your other videos and used the breath method to enjoy a bowl of WO Larsen 1864. No tongue bite! Maybe it was a fluke? Since last week, I've smoked with the breath method twice a day using different tobaccos and have had NO tongue bite at all. I breath in and out 2-3 times normally (while reading, or working on some woodworking project in the garage), massaging the smoke in the pipe, then take a slow deliberate puff off the pipe. It's great because you get a little taste or sip of the smoke with every breath in, then a bigger and more full taste of it on the puff. It has been amazing. My pipe stays cool, my tongue stays bite-free and I don't have to relight as frequently (another problem I was having, probably contributing to the tongue bite). I think breathing back out through the pipe stokes the ember a bit? Boy am I glad I didn't throw my pipe tobacco away! I honestly might give my cigars away and return to my favorite pipes again. Thank you!

[@timfalter5940]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a long response with such detail.

[@greymetamorphosis]

That's awesome man, that inspires me since I am here to try yet again. I always huff and puff and destroy myself. Hopefully I can get it right this time.

[@Breach223]

I have been trying the breathing method but still not much taste I do get a little like either oaky or walnut taste though

[@projectaesthetics5104]

Yeah I don’t get it, I feel like unless I take a full deliberate puff, I get no flavor.

[@jeffreyboniface8206]

Getting my first pipe tomorrow, Stanwell Brushed Black 84, excited to start this new journey. My brother in law and I are both married with kids and lead a very hectic life. Both our wives are stay at home moms (often I feel he and I are the lucky ones, I couldn’t imagine doing all that my wife does she really is an incredible woman), but I digress. He’s a police officer and I work in the tree industry, 60-70 hr work weeks with little sleep and kids ranging from 1 to 5. We’ve decided to pursue this as a means to both relax and unwind as well as grow closer together, he’s my best buddy and I’m really thrilled to get to share this with him. Thanks for all your informative videos, you’re a wealth of knowledge.

[@raybrensike42]

If she lets you smoke in the house you got a good one.

[@frankspage]

You remind me of my late step dad. Same methodical explanation style, same gestures, same speed. Anyways so that the way you demonstrate this method of smoking is exactly how he used to smoke his pipe

[@Cornealious]

I'm a cigarette smoker trying to use a pipe to get rid of cigarettes. I also love cigars, but good cigars are too expensive for me to smoke all day. I found a great cheap pipe tobacco I love the smell and taste of, but until I found this video I was about to give up on trying to smoke it. Thank you! I can now keep my pipe lit, and I'm also enjoying the satisfaction of manipulating the ember inside the bowl.

[@SMccrate01]

This method is bound to enhance the relaxation aspect. Much of meditation technique involves focusing on the breath and how to control it. It's naturally relaxing.

[@nathanielfox1143]

I've been using this method for about 2 weeks now and this works amazingly. I'm new to pipe smoking, and I've never been around it before. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This is such a relaxing thing for me. I do this as a stress release, for some reason it's like all my anxiety melts away when I smoke tobacco pipe. I can't even describe how it feels to smoke a pipe at the end of a day, and using this method it's actually much more enjoyable and less frustrating. I can just sit back and enjoy it, way less re-lights and tongue bite. I look forward to using this method for hopefully 60, 70 more years to come (I'm only 24) thank you again for imparting this to my life. You seriously changed the entire pipe smoking experience for me.

[@Autumnmzry]

Im trying to get into smoking pipes and i just got my first corncob. Thank you for sharing this wonderful information! I hope you are doing well after all this time.

[@Revolverman38]

I been smoking a pipe for coming up on 9yrs now , I have never heard to this method. I have watched a few other videos watching you show this way of smoking. Im still trying to get this down , it's not all that easy. So when you breath through your nose you sip in and when you breathe out your nose you lightly blow through your pipe , then repeat three more times then blow out your mouth is the way im understanding it. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing 🇺🇸

[@nicholasbassirpour5436]

It's so refreshing to just listen to someone talk so calmly and non-stop unlike so many young KZbinrs that feel the need to do constant cuts in their videos. I haven't even tried this method yet but I just wanted to say I appreciate all of your work and help with me and my pipe-smoking. You are very relaxing to listen to. I will try this method soon.

[@davecook7001]

I am a new piper and this method helpes me go from chuffing like a train to finally relaxing and enjoying myself. Thanks for all the great tips and techniques.

[@MarkWilliams-vm6pz]

Thank you for saving me! I now smoke my pipe properly. I am relaxed. I smoke right to the bottom of the bowl. My pipe never gets hot and I no longer get tongue bite. Thank you! 👍🔥💨

[@kinnerstreet]

You're on track with this; one thing I'd mention - You're breathing primarily through your nose, but keeping the airway in the back of your throat open so that a small percentage of the draw is pulled through the pipe (mouth). The "pack", along with the limited air flow through the stem/shank will naturally restrict the draw so that you get about 85-90% air through your nose, and the remaining 10-15% via your pack. Exhale is governed by the same function. "breath smoking" and a loose pack, or "fold and stuff" for flake/broken flake, will allow more heat/moisture to vent through the top of the bowl, keeping the burn slightly cooler, which will keep the natural production (during combustion of tobacco) of volatile substances from becoming too dense for the tongue, thus reducing tongue bite. :-)

[@MuttnchopPiper]

kinnstreet - great information my friend, thanks for posting it. 👍👍👍

[@joey_outdoors]

Do you inhale a bit of smoke during this process? I would think you'd want to cut off connection of the mouth with the throat using tongue to prevent smoke inhalation all the while breathing in through the nose and drawing with the tongue?.

[@Springer5]

@@joey_outdoors yeah. I was wondering the same thing

[@raybrensike42]

@@joey_outdoors Yes, that's how it's done.

[@JarrGunn]

@@raybrensike42 Are you saying you do breathe some in or yes you cut the air off using the tongue?

[@kevinmartin9775]

As someone quite new to pipe smoking, this has been a total revelation and has completely transformed my smoking experience. It’s given me control over the heat generated in the bowl and consequently greatly reduced tongue bite 👍👍👍🤛😎😃 🙏. I’ve also found that moving away from the aromatics I started on, has almost eliminated tongue bite and allowed me to develop to the point where I can recognise the first symptoms of its development, before it’s too late. So when you do fancy a bowl of something aromatic, you have greater foundation and understanding, of the required respect you need to get the best out of them, without the misery. After many years of smoking some expensive cigars, I can say in all honesty that with a pipe, you can hit the same flavour notes, at a fraction of the cost, without the pretentious snobbery cigars attract. People around you will thank you too, because cigars stink no matter how much you paid for it, but a pipe can have people sniffing out the source of that majestic aroma. Joe public may also want to watch you smoke from afar. Adjusting their seating for a better view, as your chilled aura is wafted around. The gaze they bestow is a warm nostalgia and they may approach you quietly to tell you why. All this for the price of a Missouri corn cob country gentleman, some well chosen tobaccos and excellent guidance from this gentleman, the mutton chop piper. Thank you, I’m sooo glad I found your channel.

[@wretchedrider2157]

Hear hear! 😤

[@kevinmartin9775]

@@wretchedrider2157 Thank you brother. 👍😎

[@Lawmanpiper]

Thank you for this video. I tried smoking a pipe 30 years ago and hated it. Now I know I was doing it all wrong. This video completely transformed by pipe experience as I recently decided to try it again. This video taught me how to make pipe smoking so very enjoyable. Thank you Muttnchop Piper for all your videos. I have learned so much!

[@cultofthevoid5677]

Thank you! I never realized how much I was missing out on the flavor of the tobacco until I tried this!

[@gabrielecarelli3475]

I start smoking pipe recently, and i was really sad because every time i get a hot bowl, Now i want to try these becouse i love pipe and i want to stop smoke cigarette, appreciate this metod man 😊👍🏻 i give it more than one try

[@MuttnchopPiper]

I have 2 more videos on this method in my catalog of videos. They maybe easier to grasp.

[@gabrielecarelli3475]

@@MuttnchopPiper ok, i search it and after practice a little bit i told you how it goes 😂

[@ivanpavlovic9375]

Thanks for all your videos, especially for the Breathe Method. I have been smoking a pipe for 35 years, and now I enjoy it more than ever thanks to you. I wish you all the best. Best regards from Smederevo, Serbia.

[@-Kidzin]

Hello Sir. I just had my first pipe ever! Prior to that I only smoked cigar once every few months at best. I had some trouble to begin with, probably was bit stressed. But after a bit I think I've got what you meant with this technique and it was such a pleasant experience! Thank you so much for this and other videos showing how it's done.

[@michaelsanturri2553]

5 years late but just wanted to say this method made no sense to me until I tried it. Amazing how much more enjoyable and controllable it makes a smoke behave. Thanks for passing a bit of wisdom along. It's made a world of difference for me

[@justincrass2139]

Good evening sir! I commented the other day that I had been researching and and learning about pipe smoking. I finally broke down bought me a pipe and some tobacco and it finally came today. Going over your videos again to make sure I was doing everything correctly this evening. I had completely forgot how I should breathe. So came right back and sitting here with my pipe full of Independence Day from Missouri Meerschaum I started using this method and seems to be going very well. Just have to remind my self to go through the nose and not the mouth. Thank you again for sharing all of your knowledge and experience sir I so greatly appreciate it. Have a wonderful evenin and keepin on piping!

[@phillbartell5823]

My Friend, thank you. I’ve been a pipe smoker for 20+ years and have always wondered why I get tongue bite, and why I bang through a loaded pipe so quickly with the harsh burnt taste consuming my experience. Turns out that I’ve been smoking my pipes all these years like a cigar. I’ve been trying the breath technique for two days now, what a revelation!! Enjoying the full bodied taste and the relaxing experience. You just changed my world! Appreciate you. Phill B. In Colorado.

[@junauralojipan3062]

I know I am late to this video. But I want to thank you for teaching this method. For a new pipe smoker like me, it is a real game changer. It taught me how to slow down and enjoy the smoking experience without smoking too hard. It is very helpful. Thank you!!

[@AHappyBachelor]

Yeah, good point; I agree. I'm kind of a newbie too, and this video was really helpful

[@howfatalcanitbe]

You Sir are undoubtedly one of the greatest mentors of the pipe smoking community. I have tried pipe smoking few years ago, but then shortly after this adventure ended, and my participation in this lovely hobby was suspended for around 6-7 years. A few weeks ago I have found my box of pipes and attempted to smoke a few bowl of some deliciously smelling English blends, only to constantly bump into my old friend: tongue bite. Needless to say I was not pleased. And then, a couple of days ago I have stumbled upon your channel, watched several of your videos, including this one and the follow up on the topic. Today I have loaded my beloved Stanwell billiard pipe with some Virginia No 1, set down on a bench outside and smoked it until the bottom with a smile on my face and only pure delicious taste in my mouth. In short: Thank you, the knowledge shared by you on this channel is priceless. I wish you happy piping for long years to come

[@alexhalt4979]

I have wanted to pick up pipe smoking for the longest time and just got a few pipes for Christmas. After a few frustrating days I came across this video and wow, just wow. The breath method is amazing, truly a game changer. Took a few tries, but once I got the hang of it I found it awesome.

[@carlmclean8877]

This is just what I needed to appreciate a bowl as a new pipe smoker. Thank you for this video.

[@davidjohnson9639]

I have started smoking a pipe again after not doing so for 24 years. I had started smoking cigars and just fell out of pipe smoking over time. Now, I am smoking a pipe far more than cigars. I love the breath method. I was always a wet smoker with a hot bowl but no longer. It also prolongs the time of relaxation that comes with pipe smoking. I commonly get 1 to 1.5 hours of leisurely smoking time now. This has changed my pipe smoking experience by increasing the pure pleasure that comes from smoking a pipe.

[@jaysveggieplot]

I got my first pipe a few weeks ago, and the first smoke was good, but then I was making all sorts of mistakes. The next couple of smokes tasted of ash. It kept going out. The room note smelled like a house fire. Then I discovered your videos and and especially this one. I had another go with a friend last night, and I have to say that it was a totally different experience. Relaxing, smooth, cool, I hardly had to relight it, and we smoked for maybe 40 minutes. No tongue bite, no sore throat, just pure enjoyment. Thank you for your guidance, wisdom and advice.

[@bigEproductions100]

In no way is this comment adding anything that hasn’t already been said but damn if this method doesn’t work! Took a bit of getting used to for the cadence. But after a few minutes it was almost second nature. I only relit once and bowl stayed cool the whole time. Absolutely no tongue bite and I actually found my mouth moist for once while smoking. After nearly 10 years of on again off again pipe smoking I think the breath method had made pipe smoking my number one hobby

[@mryan3544]

Tried this tonight with Seattle Pipe Club's Plum Pudding. Worked amazing...massive flavor enhancement as well; just incredible. 🤘🤘🤘

[@iwantmovies87]

This video literally opened up the pipe smoking hobby to me. For about six months I have been trying to keep my pipe lit but it seemed impossible. Finally, I came across this video and another one about the Frank Method of packing a pipe. The moment I combined the two, I was able to enjoy a pipe for 30 minutes without relighting. Thank you so much for your videos!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

iwantmovies87 - You are welcome my friend, I’m glad it works for you. 👍👍👍

[@jerkbaitmania]

Tried the breathe method, man its made the world of difference, still perfecting it, definitely the way to go..

[@ptvptv3827]

Watched this vid because pipes and Guitars channel recommended it. Wow. Only been smoking a pipe infrequently about a year and preferred cigars because of relighting and other issues with pipe smoking. But tried the breath method as you described out in the garden just now and only had to relight twice in half an hour! And that was only because the ember was buried under a heap of perfectly burned light grey ash. Also the technique itself is much more relaxing. Leave the pipe in your mouth put you hands in your nice warm pockets and gently build up a nice thick smoke in the mouth. I would go so far as to say this is the correct way to smoke a pipe and should be what any new piper is taught.

[@pacifique73]

This must be the fourth time I watch that video. I aways get a little I haven't got the times before and improved my smoking method. Maybe I'm a slow learner in pipe smoking, but anyways, thanks Muttnchop Piper!

[@OnBelayClimbOn]

thanks so much for sharing this! I tried it tonight after drying out some tobacco and it work flawlessly! It was much much more relaxing and helped me develop a better, more relaxed cadence. Thanks so much, Chris! Keep up the great work as we enjoy your talks ever so much!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Thomas Wilcox - anytime my friend, I'm glad I was able to help. 👍👍👍

[@nikkichuck7774]

Hey, I hope you're doing well and I pray this year is soo much kinder to you. Just a quick note to say you're breath method works just like you say. No tongue bite. Love your videos man, and as I learn and mature so to speak in my beloved hobby I make sure to tell any who are interested to look up your videos. Amazing stuff

[@tylerhouston9746]

I chose to smoke a pipe years ago and never looked for additional information. To me, the concept was simple. I light the pipe to smoke the pipe. I had no idea that there were techniques to employ while smoking. This method changed my entire experience. I no longer get tongue bite. My bowl stays cool. I no longer need to relight. Above all else, I no longer deal with gurgle or spit back. The flavor has improved and the cons are now gone. Thank you.

[@andrewhinson4323]

Wanted to add my name to the list of new pipe-smokers you helped. This morning, I did my first restart of a bowl I left last night. Smoked it in my office and could barely smell it afterwards. More importantly, it was a legitimately awesome and relaxing experience.

[@lionelfloresiii7604]

I am new to the world of pipe smoking. I tried to smoke my pipe on my own. I did not have much success and was about to give up. Until I saw your videos. WOW! what a difference, it was a pleasurable experience right away. Thank you so much for teaching me!

[@charleshutchens6809]

Thank you for sharing the "breath method"! It has totally increased my enjoyment of pipe smoking!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

You are welcome my friend, it’s a pleasure seeing new pipe smokers and even pipe smokers who have been smoking a while but doing it wrong find joy in smoking a pice.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

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[@shanewags2035]

I love this man’s videos. Returning to pipe smoking and I’ve devoured this man’s stuff and what difference he’s made to my knowledge and experience. Thanks for mutton!

[@ridwandwiatmadja3309]

Thank you for the advice sir. I put off small piece filter also, Then I got nice smoke without over heat pipe

[@SLLEPNAD]

I’m so glad you’re back! Sorry for your loss, but I’m glad you’re doing ok. You were missed.

[@Clamski]

First time with a pipe today. After watching 8 videos, including two others of yours, this video was the key! Now I kinda get it. Truth is, I ran out of cigarette papers, and remembered the pipe that a friend had given me a couple months back. I decided to give it a go. What a nice change from cigs. Thank you for your informative videos! A new adventure.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Kevin Campbell - You are welcome my friend, and remember, always have fun on your adventures. 👍👍👍

[@gabekelly8069]

Great advice! After smoking a couple bowls a week for 2 years, I always wondered how people clinched their pipes without them heating up, having a wet smoke or having a bad taste. This method works wonderfully. Love the channel.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

gabe kelly - Thank you my friend, I am glad you have found success with this method, it’s the only way I smoke a pipe. 👍👍👍

[@kennethkoski7674]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am just a beginner in this pipe venture and found my pipe was getting way too hot and way too much tongue bite. Just tried this method today and was able to slowly sip my pipe without getting the bowl hot. Actually got to taste some of the flavor this time. Still a lot to learn, but this was a good next step!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Kenneth Koski - I’m glad it’s helping out my friend. 👍👍👍

[@petrnehyba1894]

Smoked for years and years with burned mouth and hot bowl, bite on my tongue from all McBaren's tobaccos, appretiated only partly what is in there to discover. Now, thanks to you! The world really changed 😁 only now for each pipe I need at least an hour!! Thanks very much 👏

[@lucacarnevali661]

Da non crederci...eppure FUNZIONA!!! Straordinario...a dir poco!!! Grazie!!!

[@somethinburnin]

After screwing up and having to excorcize a relatively new MM Legend bent with salt and Everclear, watched your 2 videos, lit better, and tonight, I seem to have suceeded with breaking in and enjoying a bowl of Velvet. I actually packed it yesterday and left it in a Ziplock overnight too. I got my MM Ozark doing ok. It's got Lain 1Q in it and seems to be breaking in fine. I got a new MM Pride straight and got all 3 Casey Jones blends on sale for .99 cents each! Might regret it. Lol. I only have a bowl maybe once a week or maybe more spaced out with a drink.

[@paulus_germanus]

Changed my life as a pipe smoker... Amazingly simple and yet ingenious! Thank you, Sir!

[@flematejr]

Thank you so much for this video! Im new to smoking pipes and every time I smoked my pipe I would get tongue bite or my pipe would get too hot, EVERY TIME!… till I saw your video. This has really enhanced my tobacco and has made my smoking experience much more pleasant. Thank you so much!!!

[@cliffhouser9138]

I've been smoking a pipe off and on for 50 years and have never tried this. It really is awesome. Thank you!

[@JK4ManC]

Absolutely brilliant. New pipe smoker here and this is exactly the instruction I needed. Many thanks.

[@ChristopherWrinn]

As a fellow muttonchop piper, thank you for your videos. I watched them years ago when you were airing these, and recently a I've been helping a friend learn the joys of piping. I sent him ym these videos and he says they've improved his experience greatly. If you're ever in Fort Worth, I'd love to invite you to our humble lounge for some rye and a few bowls.

[@davidbourke9439]

The breadth method changed my whole experienceof prior pipe smoking for the better. Thank you for sharing.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

David Bourke - once you have mastered it, try smoking your pipe using the breath method but never blow the smoke out of your mouth, just breathe in through your nose, and breathe out lightly through the mouth piece. I used to think smoking a pipe was like smoking a cigarette, but that is totally wrong, you will understand if you don’t already it’s more about tasting the tobacco and the relaxation it brings you, there is nothing like it in the world. 👍👍

[@benh.7942]

Just started smoking a pipe and thanks to this video I actually tasted my tobacco and was able to fully smoke a bowl while keeping it absolutely cool the entire time. For the first time I had zero tongue bite and actually enjoyed my pipe.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

BDH Koala - That’s the beauty of this method, you have more control I think using this method. 👍👍👍

[@thangngotoan3681]

This way of smoking is really good, it makes me feel the hidden flavors of pipe tobacco

[@willreaume8110]

I just wanted to thank you for your outstanding videos. I'm brand new to pipesmoking, and I've gone from wasting a while box of matches on one bowl because I couldn't get it to stay lit, to being able to smoke a whole bowl while only using three matches. This is only in the span of one week. You have shown me the light!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

will reaume - You are more then welcome my friend, it’s my pleasure. 👍👍👍

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

I started doing this naturally, figuring it out on my own. Been meaning to watch this. Didn’t realize I’ve essentially been doing it for a month or so now.

[@mikelamay7875]

u natural!

[@jus10Rael]

That really helped a lot! Just started with my corn cob pipe a few days ago & was already experiencing some wicked tongue bite. I started out with some Virginia blends & my pipe was definitely getting way too hot. Thanks again 🙏🏾

[@GorudenMusic]

hey there i don't understand how it works by his explanation or any other video, is it supposed to be like this: breath in breath out (through nose 3-4x) and after that blow out through mouth piece sorry for bothering

[@stevelynn4402]

Boom!! What a fantastic difference maker...me: wet pipe, (gurgle), too many hot bowls, some tongue bite and way too many relights. 24 hrs later... minimal relights, I can actually taste significantly more, aroma is better (yeah), no gurgle and zero hot bowls!! Lord knows...hot smoke ruins it.. This dramatically improves an enjoyable pipe smoking experience. This is my third attempt to enjoy this generational experience. Ill perfect it over time and no doubt get even better results. You’re the man MCP thanks!!! ✌🏼😎

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Steve Lynn - I am so glad you are finding success with the breathe method, congrats my friend. 👍👍👍

[@viviencharrier1984]

Awesome... it changes everything. Plus it gives a meditative contemplative aproach to the smoke. Really relaxing .

[@nealhirschfelder7722]

I am re learning how to smoke a pipe,and had some problems. I have been watching lots of your videos, and am now really enjoying smoking my pipe. I have been practicing this method,and all the issues I had are gone. Thanks for your help I have avoided a lot of trial and error. Really can't thank you enough.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Neal Hirschfelder - Best way to smoke a pipe in my opinion, I’m glad the videos have helped. 👍👍👍

[@edeamon00]

This method has worked wonders for the flavor from my tobacco and keeps my bowl cooler. Thanks so much from a novice piper, keep up the videos!

[@donTataf]

This completely changed the way I smoke. This is an incredible method. I had been smoking a lot before I tried this out. Thank sir

[@MuttnchopPiper]

donTataf - It is isn’t it, it’s the only way I smoke my pipe now. 👍👍👍

[@donTataf]

Muttnchop Piper I will never go back to the way I smoked before !!

[@jimpowers338]

Thanks for your video. Once I mastered this method, pipe smoking became enjoyable!

[@Laird1100]

Hello! I'm a new-ish, pipe smoker... or rarely really smoke, I do it in honor of my Grandfathers who were involved in WW2, so its mostly just Remembrance Day that I light up, and maybe twice more through the year. Your instructions here are Fantastic, this was the most comfortable I've ever been doing this. Did not have to relight at all, and it was quite enjoyable while I sat and thought of my Grandfathers. I have a Churchwarden pipe. Thank You

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Brian Laird - You bet my friend, I’m glad I could help. 👍👍👍

[@rhettzylstra2190]

I use this method every time I smoke. It was confusing at first. I learned to keep the mouth to throat open while breathing through the nose, and this is the key to this method. Great information Mr Chops

[@MuttnchopPiper]

I'm glad you got the hang of it my friend.

[@wernerzandberg7956]

I am a new pipe smoker. Tried this method. It worked well. Thank you

[@jeffsmith50001]

Holy Moley I'm an instinctive pipe smoker. I'm A newbie but been doing this from the get go. I call it Zen smoking. Get it going get a good clench,close your eyes and smoke. No relights unless you nod off. Chair in the garden with a nice breeze as you smoke and savour the true taste of your tobacco. Enjoy your smoke and the stillness.

[@Midas8610]

Love the bilbo pipe in the background... bloody amazing

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Richard Rule - Got that in 2001 when the Lord Of The Rings movies came out, would trade them for the world. 👍👍👍

[@Dadridesbikes]

Great vid. I’ve been smoking for years but only recently have I begun to try to sloooooow down. I’ve sort of already been onto this technique without knowing, and it has changed the way I smoke. But after watching this vid I am much more aware of what I am doing and have been able to improve even more and gain more enjoyment out of my pipe. Thanks for taking the time to post this!

[@jaywood2043]

Switched to this method. Completely solved all the problems I was having, made my smoke a hundred times better. Patience and method is key.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Jay Wood - I'm glad this method helped out, sorry it took so long to respond. 👍👍👍

[@motrance42]

Great video. This video advanced my pipe smookikng so much. I’m fairly new to pipe smoking, and I have a problem, not related to the breathe method, but to cleaning my pipes. I smoke my pipes with filters, and then I leave the pipes to cool down, still with the filter inside, for 24 hours, before I clean them. The next time I smoke that pipe, its sour and take away a lot of the flavour. I simple have to clean the pipe with whisky, to get the full enjoyment out of the tobacco. All my pipes are Savinelli pipes with 6mm filters.

[@nerfytheclown]

Ha! I hadn't watched any of your videos actually smoking until now. I did learn something: even a long-term smoker can learn to do it right. I recently picked up the pipe again after a twenty-year hiatus and spent months relearning what some old-timer had taught me back in the day. I don't understand how anyone can smoke a pipe and enjoy it more than a couple times (not to mention wrecking pipes with tar). Sure is good to see you proliferating the proper smoking technique. Cheers, sir!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Thank you my friend, it really is enjoyable when you do it right, at least that's how I feel, welcome back. 😎😎😎👍

[@nerfytheclown]

On another note, I recently salvaged an estate Peterson pipe (I've rusticated it and it's pretty cool) and am enjoying my first go at smoking a first-rate pipe. Your video explaining the choice you made and the reasons for picking a Savinelli above all convinced me as to my next quality pipe purchase. Your input is appreciated.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

+nerfytheclown thank you sir, you won't regret your choice. 😎😎😎👍

[@dunblanepiper4755]

Your instruction videos are fabulous. I've recently come to pipe smoking as an homage to my late father - I found his old pipes when clearing the house, and your videos are adding so much to my enjoyment. How wrong I have been doing it all!! And, your accent is as relaxing as a nice bowl of fine Virginia. Cheers Big Man

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Andy Bryson - Thank you Andy, that’s very kind of you to say, I’m glad my videos have helped. 👍👍👍

[@oldmateadz]

I've been combining this method with a lot of retrohaling lately, and I find it gives me a cooler smoke, zero tongue bite and maximum flavour from the tobacco.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Adam Myers - excellent technique my friend, I retrohale myself, but I only do it with certain tobacco's, ones with little to no nicotine or it makes me sick. 👍👍👍

[@arcticwolfexpressllc1377]

So I finally got a chance to try this method. (I was out of pipe tobacco on board my 18 wheeler truck) but it worked and changed pipe smoking for me completely!!! You are awesome, it enhanced the flavor and NO tongue bite. Thank you.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Arctic Wolf Express LLC - Yes Sir, it’s like you broke through the woods full of brambles and root tripping trees into a beautiful sun lit glade, what I like the best with this method is you can control the burn, it truly is the only way to smoke a pipe. 😃😃😃

[@alrdye]

Thanks!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Thank you!

[@xblackdog]

I watched this video after your misconceptions one, and THANK YOU! It took a few tries to get the rythem to not let my pipe extinguish, but once I had it the smoke was very enjoyable!

[@JeremyFrancispiano]

I smoked my first bowl the other morning. I just realized that I smoked using this method kind of by accident. (Although I was really enjoying the flavor, I was surprised I didn't get tongue bite, so I thought I must've smoked "wrong".) I am looking up videos now to learn the "proper method," and I guess I got it "right" anyway. Rock on! Thanks for the tips on your channel!

[@Vortigan07]

I've been a cigar smoker for years and have really wanted to get into pipes for a while. I've got the pipe and all the requisite kit but I just haven't been able to get along with it. Having now seen this though, I think this method might just work for me so I'm going to dig everything out and give it another shot! Thank you for your help, sir!

[@Aarondop]

Harry DuBois, found you! Thanks for the video, this was just what I was looking for. I sincerely appreciate you making this video, sir.

[@MMBtbonecam]

THIS IS AMAZING! I smoked a pipe in college, but quit for a long time. I picked it back up a couple of months ago when I inherited a collection of pipes from my father-in-law. I used to have a hot bowl, massive tongue bite, and a 'wet' pipe. Your were right on; this method enhanced the flavor of the tobacco I bought on your recommendation, Peter Stokkebye's Luxury Bullseye, and cleared the problems that made pipe smoking not great for me. Thank you, sir!

[@ScottGrattan]

Dude... you’re my hero. Thanks for making these videos! I’ve been smoking a pipe for a few years now, and I constantly have tongue bite, gurgle, and clean my pipes all the time! This is GREAT information!

[@thistime1483]

I can't believe I'm just learning this now. I have been smoking for just over a year now and this works perfectly.

[@landonball1652]

I am brand new to pipe smoking and this method has enhanced the flavor of my tobacco a lot. I’ve also watched other videos and they have been very helpful. Thank you!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Landon ball - You bet my friend, it’s been my pleasure. 👍👍👍

[@galenpatchett3560]

I went and got a CAO Cameroon shorty with my brother day after my birthday about a month ago, I realized I was naturally doing this, didn't know it was anything different until I saw your video. Thanks for the info.

[@galenpatchett3560]

Kind of different because it was a cigar, but still I think it accomplished about the same thing

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Galen Patchett - That’s great, most smokers just start drawing, dousing an over heated pipe, and tongue bite. 😖😖😖

[@galenpatchett3560]

I've got an order in for a pipe and some 1Q, and LL Black Raspberry. So I guess I'll see how I do smoking a pipe, fingers crossed but I have a feeling I'll enjoy it a great deal.

[@battlebornredneck3778]

New pipe smoker here. Love your videos! Thank you for all the help.

[@josphellihsilak4588]

Smoked my first bowl today. I contrasted how I would smoke a cigar, just a gentle even draw, vs this method..absolute night and day. Cools the bowl, the smoke is delicious, and it is just more natural. I love it. Thanks again!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Josphelli hsilak - Exactly, one of the aspects I like the best is if you find the bowl getting hot, send more breathe through the stem and in a minute or 2 the bowl is cooler, absolutely amazing. 👍👍👍

[@overlandadventures6763]

Muttnchop Piper thank you SO much for sharing this. I bought my first pipe in the early 1980's and tried pipe smoking. I had no one to show me the correct way to smoke a pipe and just picked it up and started puffing away. Needless to say I suffered serious tongue bight and I couldn't keep the pipe lit. I found that every time I tried my pipe my mouth would be of fire for days afterwards. I eventually gave it up as a bad idea. I recently found my pipe while doing some spring cleaning and decided to give it a try again. I did a couple of KZbin searches on How to smoke a pipe and came across your channel. Last night I packed my pipe as you showed and tried the breath method. I can't believe how well it works. This is the first time that I really enjoyed smoking my pipe and I have zero tongue bight. Thanks for your channel and all the great information and advice.

[@mezzadam1123]

WOW. I was having trouble keeping crumble cake lit. Tried this method and got immediate results. Now I can enjoy my favorite blend (plum pudding) without so many relights, and the flavor just POPS. Thank you Mutton Chop Piper!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

mezzadam1123 - you are more then welcome my friend, I am glad you are finding success with this method of smoking your pipe. 👍👍👍

[@Meisenking]

Man! That video helped a lot with a few problems I had so far during my pipe journey. I'm pretty new into pipe smoking and I also had gurgling, a hot pipe and therefore sometimes an unpleasant taste experience with tongue bite. After watching your video I took a pipe which made the most problems so far and a tobacco I've never smoked so far (a sample of Peter Heinrichs - Chateau Henry #61). I must say: it was the most pleasant smoke I had so far! Tasty until the end (just finished the pipe 5 minutes ago). I can only imagine what my recent favorite tobacco (Kentucky Bird) would taste like in my favorite pipe from Peter Klein (a freehand) Denmark. Thank you so much for this video! PS: I also just micro gently sucked the smoke in when breathing in and just pushed an idea of smoke through the pipe when breathing out.

[@billyshuttleworth8236]

Thank you for this video! I'm a fairly new pipe smoker and this method has totally eliminated my need for tons of pipe cleaners, and has brought out the best in my aromatic tobaccos. Can't wait to try it on some golden sliced, or Mississippi River. Once again thank you sir!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

billy shuttleworth - you're welcome Billy, I'm glad it's working for you. 👍👍👍

[@darkman9639]

Oh my. You just changed my life, sir.

[@zethrasgorgoth3145]

Thanks for explaining this method! Thanks to you I managed to have the last couple of smokes with no tongue bite whatsoever, my pipe got way less hotter (still heats up a lot, but I'm assuming it's because the bowl has very thin "walls" so to speak) and I was actually able to feel that fantastic vanilla flavor my tobacco has! Thanks a bunch for helping me out