Grabba Leaf: Crushed Dark & Thick Tobacco


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Grabba Leaf is a type of dark, thick tobacco leaf known for its rich flavor and versatility. Originating from regions like the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica, the word "Grabba" has been used to describe this type of tobacco for many years. Traditionally, it is dried and then crushed or shredded to create a fine smoking blend which is usually mixed with other herbs. The leaves used for grabba are usually robust, and prized for their intense aroma and harsh smoke. Grabba is often used by those seeking a strong, full-bodied tobacco experience.

Grabba Leaf

Types of Grabba Leaf


Grabba Leaf, while new to some, has a rich history spanning decades. Known by names such as Gabba, Hot Grabba, Red Rose, and Red Herring, it can be identified by a few distinct characteristics. below you will find additional information about grabba leaves based on our extensive experience with thousands of customers over the years.

Grabba is typically made from dark, thick tobacco leaves. While the specific varieties can differ, certain types have become popular due to their favorable attributes. A typical Grabba Leaf is dark and thick, making it ideal for shredding or crushing. This essential combination of thickness and darkness suits its intended use. Grabba Leaves should have minimal to no damage. Since they are generally shredded or crushed, minor imperfections are less significant but can be managed by experienced users. Popular varieties include Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Leaf and Red Rose, both known for their strong flavor and thick texture.

For additional information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions and Grabba Leaf Resources pages. If you have a specific question, please don't hesitate to Contact or chat with us!

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Grabba Leaf For Sale


$38.99

20 Hand selected Dark Air Cured Fronto leaves in a resealable zipper bag. These leaves are usually very thickharsh (or hot), and are best used for grabba.




$4.29

One single Dark Air Cured Fronto leaf in a resealable pouch. These leaves are usually very thick, harsh (or hot), and are best used for grabba.

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$29.99 / lb | ¼ lb Sample: $9.99

The Fronto / Dark Air Cured (J1) is often a very dark, very thick air cured tobacco leaf, but is not a wrapper grade tobacco. The J1 Grade name signifies that it was grown southwest of Louisville, KY, USA. This leaf is often one of the largest, and one of the darkest leaves we carry, but as with any natural leaf, this can vary slightly.  This leaf has a very dark chocolate brown color on top, with a lighter color on the underneath. Due to its large size, it is to be expected that there will be slightly more damages than other Dark Air Cured.
 




$27.99 / lb | ¼ lb Sample: $8.99

The Fronto / Dark Air Cured (ALO) is a dark, thick air cured tobacco leaf. The ALO Grade name signifies that it was grown in-between Tennessee and Kentucky, USA. This leaf is large, and carries a medium-dark chocolate brown color, only to continue to darken with age. 




$21.99 / lb | ¼ lb Sample: $7.99

The Fronto / Dark Air Cured (J2) is often a very dark, very thick air cured tobacco leaf, but is not a wrapper grade tobacco. Our Dark Air Cured (J2) is a 2LS grade, which means it is a binder grade leaf. For wraps and grabba, there is still plenty of leaf to use; but, overall most leaves will have at least a couple of rips and holes or discoloration making it a binder grade. This leaf is often one of the largest, and one of the darkest leaves we carry, but as with any natural leaf, this can vary slightly.
 




$16.99 / lb | ¼ lb Sample: $5.99

Our Dark Air Cured Tobacco Leaf (LL) is a 2LS grade, which means it is a binder leaf. For wraps and grabba, there is still plenty of leaf to use; but, overall most leaves will have at least one hole making it a binder grade. 




$29.99

20 Hand selected QB-52 (Dark) Fronto leaves in a resealable zipper bag. These best-selling leaves are wrapper qualitydark, and thin enough to be made into perfect wraps for rolling. If you aren't sure about which leaf to choose, start here!




$3.99

One single QB-52 (Dark) Fronto Leaf in a resealable pouch. These best selling leaves are wrapper quality, dark, and thin enough to be made into perfect wraps for rolling. If you aren't sure about which leaf to choose, start here!
 

Order online or pick up at your local convenience store / smoke shop!




$159.99

The new Leaf Only Grabba Grater is the perfect tool for shredding, destemming, and sorting whole leaf tobacco!



$89.99

The new Leaf Only Grabba Grater is the perfect tool for shredding, destemming, and sorting whole leaf tobacco!




$24.99 / lb | ¼ lb Sample: $7.99

The QB-52 Fronto Leaf Wrapper is yet another extremely popular variety of fronto leaf that is primarily sold by the leaf at city convenience stores and specialty shops. This variety of fronto leaf is of high, wrapper leaf quality, with a slightly lighter color and thickness compared to our Fronto / Dark Air Cured Tobacco Leaf. This leaf has been aged longer than the regular QB-52 Fronto Wrapper, to make it darker. This can cause parts of the leaf to be black from the process. This is something special we have been doing at Leaf Only to give our customers even more options.




USA Dark Air Cured (CLO)
OUT OF STOCK
$25.99 / lb | ¼ lb Sample: $8.99

The Fronto / Dark Air Cured (CLO) is an air cured tobacco leaf grown in Canada. This leaf is very large, and carries a milk chocolate brown color, that will only darken with age. Because it was grown farther north, the color of this leaf will be lighter in color, and thinner in texture overall.
 



Grabba Grater - Fine
OUT OF STOCK
$89.99

The new Leaf Only Grabba Grater is the perfect tool for shredding, destemming, and sorting whole leaf tobacco!