Review: Tesonway Cigar Humidor Cabinet – Part 1: Initial Overview

The Tesonway Cigar Humidor Cabinet makes a good first impression with its  size and attractive design. Built to hold 100–120 cigars, it combines traditional Spanish cedar construction with a few modern conveniences that set it apart from typical tabletop humidors.

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First Impressions & Build

Opening the door immediately releases a rich, unmistakable cedar aroma, a hallmark of authentic Spanish cedar lining. The cabinet includes:

• One full-sized cedar drawer for easy organization
• A flat cedar platform with no walls for flexible stacking
• A short-walled cedar drawer that’s perfect for arranging smaller batches or keeping sizes separated

This layout makes it simple to customize storage for different cigar shapes and ring gauges.

While the humidor looks solid and well-finished, it feels lightweight, suggesting it may be a veneer over a lighter wood core, not unusual for humidors in this price range, but worth noting for those expecting heavy hardwood.

Features & Accessories

Tesonway equips this cabinet with some nice touches:

• A built-in analog hygrometer, conveniently mounted for humidity checks
• Three large humidifier blocks, providing ample moisture capacity for the 100–120 cigar rating
• Side carry handles, making it easy to move despite its cabinet form factor
• A small accessories drawer with a clever push knob that recesses or expands with a simple press,handy for to store cutters, lighters, or spare Boveda packs
• An LED light, which provides interior illumination but must be plugged in to operate

Early Takeaways

At first glance, the  Humidor offers an appealing blend of size, cedar quality, and convenience features. The powerful cedar aroma inspires confidence that it will season well and maintain proper humidity once set up.

Its light weight and likely veneer construction may not give the same heavy, furniture-grade feel as premium cabinets, but for a mid-range price it is a promising option for enthusiasts looking to store 100+ cigars in a stylish, functional cabinet.

In the next part of this review, I’ll cover the seasoning process and evaluate how the Tesonway performs in real-world humidity control.

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Review: Tesonway Cigar Humidor Cabinet – Part 2: Seasoning & Initial Humidity Test

With the humidor unboxed and inspected, the next step was to properly season it which is a crucial process to ensure the Spanish cedar lining can hold and regulate moisture before storing cigars.

Seasoning Process

I used a traditional seasoning method:

• Soaked two clean sponges in distilled water and placed them in separate containers inside the cabinet.

• Added my own calibrated digital hygrometer to verify the readings against the built-in analog unit.

This approach lets the cedar absorb moisture evenly without risking direct water contact with the wood.

Early Readings

After 24 hours, the humidor registered 80% humidity, higher than ideal for seasoning. To prevent over-saturation, I removed one sponge and continued monitoring.

I let the cabinet sit for five more days, checking the hygrometer daily. Over the final two days, the humidity stabilized at 72%, an excellent indicator that the Spanish cedar had absorbed enough moisture to create a stable environment.

Transition to Long Term Humidity Control

With the cedar fully conditioned, I removed the sponges and introduced 69% Boveda packs along with a selection of cigars. This marks the start of real world humidity control testing, where the humidor’s true performance will show over time.

Early Takeaways

The humidor responded well to seasoning. The rich cedar lining readily absorbed moisture, and with a little adjustment of removing one sponge when humidity spiked, it settled into the ideal range within a week.

With Boveda packs now in place and cigars loaded, the next stage will reveal how consistently the humidor maintains humidity during everyday use.

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Review: Tesonway Cigar Humidor Cabinet – Part 3: Humidity Performance

With the humidor fully seasoned and stocked, it was time to see how well it could maintain stable humidity under real world conditions.

Monitoring with Boveda Packs

For the first phase, I relied on 69% Boveda packs for two way humidity control. Over the first couple of days, my calibrated digital hygrometer showed readings of 66–67%, a touch lower than target. Soon after, the humidity climbed to 69% and then held steady, consistently hovering between 67–69% for the remainder of the test.

These readings confirmed that the humidor holds humidity reasonably well when paired with modern two-way packs, exactly what you want for long-term cigar storage.

Switching to the Included Humidifier Blocks

Next, I removed the Boveda packs to evaluate the three large humidifier blocks that come with the cabinet. Believing that all three might create excessive moisture in a properly seasoned environment, I chose to test with only two blocks.

This step will reveal how effectively the factory supplied humidifiers can sustain ideal conditions without the help of two way packs, a crucial test for owners who prefer a more traditional setup.

Takeaway So Far

The humidor has  proven it can maintain stable humidity with Boveda packs, settling neatly in the 67–69% sweet spot after a brief adjustment period. The next phase, running solely on the included humidifier blocks, will show whether the humidor can perform just as consistently using the traditional method.

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Review: Tesonway Cigar Humidor Cabinet – Part 4: Testing the Included Humidifier Blocks

After confirming that the humidor performed well with Boveda packs, I turned my attention to the three factory supplied humidifier blocks to see how they compared.

Initial Results – Too Much Moisture

Within 24 hours of placing two humidifier blocks inside the seasoned cabinet, my calibrated hygrometer spiked to 75% humidity well above my target range. That level of moisture can over humidify cigars and risk mold if left unchecked.

To correct this, I removed one block and left the door open for about an hour to allow excess humidity to escape.

Stabilizing with One Block

Over the next six days, I continued to check the hygrometer daily. With only one humidifier block, the humidity fluctuated between 68–71%, settling nicely into the ideal range for cigar storage.

Preference for Boveda Packs

While the humidor clearly maintains humidity well using the included blocks, I personally prefer the precision of Boveda packs. The two way control they provide minimizes spikes and requires less day to day monitoring, which gives me more confidence when I’m not checking the cabinet frequently.

Takeaway

The humidor can hold steady humidity using its own humidifier blocks, provided you use only one block in a properly seasoned humidor. But for cigar enthusiasts who value low maintenance accuracy, Boveda packs remain the more precise and worry free option.

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Review: Tesonway Cigar Humidor Cabinet – Part 5: Storage Capacity & Final Thoughts

With the humidor proven to hold humidity consistently, both with Boveda packs and the included humidifier blocks, the final step was to see how many cigars it could realistically store.

Bottom Drawer – Full Walls

I began with the bottom drawer, which features full cedar walls on all sides.

• Churchills fit lengthwise without issue, and I was able to stack 11 across in a single layer.

• I then filled the remainder of the drawer primarily with Toro sized cigars, ultimately reaching a final count of 44 cigars.

You could continue stacking a few rows above the wall height, but that introduces the risk of loose cigars rolling around during use.

Center Platform – Open Design

Next up was the center platform, which has no surrounding walls.

• Using Churchills again, I stacked 11 across on the base layer.

• To prevent cigars from falling off, I built a pyramid-style stack: 10 cigars in the second row and 9 in the third, for a total of 30 cigars.

This section is flexible, but requires careful stacking to keep the cigars stable.

Short Third Drawer – Limited Clearance

Finally, I tested the short upper drawer. Space here is tight, as there’s a wooden block above,likely housing electrical components for the LED lighting.

• I placed 11 Churchills across the bottom and was able to get in 2 rows, which reached the drawer’s height.

• I managed a third indented row of 10 cigars, for a total of 32 cigars in this drawer.

Adjusting for Different Sizes

• Robustos: Their shorter length means you could likely add several more cigars overall.

• Coronas: Expect to add about one extra cigar per row, thanks to the smaller ring gauge.

These numbers reflect a realistic mixed assortment, which is how most enthusiasts store their collection.

Using a Cigar Box on the Platform

To test the humidors versatility, I removed the loose cigars from the center platform and placed an entire cigar box there instead. This naturally reduced the loose-cigar capacity, but the presentation looked excellent, and it’s clear this platform is designed to showcase a favorite box while still providing storage around it.

Final Verdict

After a full series of tests of seasoning, humidity control with both Boveda and the included humidifiers, and real-world storage capacity the Tesonway Cigar Humidor Cabinet has proven itself to be  attractive and functional.

It can accommodate 100+ cigars when mixing sizes, and the built in analog hygrometer matched my calibrated digital unit, giving me confidence in its accuracy. While I personally prefer the precision of Boveda packs for long term maintenance, the included humidifier blocks worked well when properly managed.

For those seeking a stylish, mid-sized humidor cabinet with a  Spanish cedar lining, strong cedar aroma, and flexible storage layout, the Tesonway is a solid value, equally at home as a primary humidor for a mid size collection or as a handsome display piece in a bar or office.