Boris Crestia's introduction to smoking came through cigars, which quickly became his exclusive choice. The initial experience may not have aligned with his expectations, but it ignited a deep passion for cigars and the rich culture surrounding tobacco (cigar blending, rolling, and tasting). This led him to co-found Togo's first cigar club, a pivotal moment that transformed his trajectory. Boris seized each opportunity to expand his expertise and cultivate his passion, from engaging in Cuban cigar trading in West Africa to receiving specialized training in Cuba as a Torcedor (highly skilled and specific way of rolling cigars). His love for cigars also took him from the renowned tobacco fields of Vignales, Cuba, to the vibrant landscape of East Java’s tobacco fields.