How to Store Pre-Rolled Cones (Especially in Monsoon Humidity)

Thin paper tastes clean because it's light and absorbent — which also makes humidity its biggest enemy. In the Indian monsoon, cones left out can go soft in days.

What humidity does to cones

• The cone softens and loses its shape
• The paper wrinkles
• Damp cones light badly and burn unevenly

How to store them

• Keep cones in their pack until you use them. The pack also protects the shape.
• Use a zip bag or an airtight tin in monsoon months.
• Keep away from heat and direct sun — no car dashboards or window sills.
• Don't carry them in a back pocket — they get crushed and damp.
• Avoid bathrooms and kitchens, the most humid rooms.

Buying tip

In humid months, buying smaller quantities more often keeps them fresh. If you buy a Box of 25, keep the unopened packs sealed together in a dry place.

Already soft?

Let the cone sit somewhere dry and airy (not in direct heat) for a few hours before using it.