Natural American Spirit (thing)

No one should ever, ever smoke.
Me? I'm an addict.

I've recently found myself a new favorite brand of cigarette. Natural American Spirit has a distinctive package. The logo on the packs is a native american in a head dress, either lifting a peace pipe to the skies or to his mouth.

The manufacturer, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company was founded in 1985 with the intent of making quality natural tobacco products. Their Mission Statement is:

To provide the world with the highest and purest quality tobacco products - with full ingredient disclosure.

In January 2002 Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company was aquired by R.J. Renyolds, but continues to make their products independently and with autonomy, with their employees, as a subsidary of R.J. Renyolds.

Aside from the usual Surgeons Generals warning on the pack there is also this:

Made with 100% chemical~additive~free, whole leaf tobacco. No reconstituted sheet tobacco. No processed stems. We make no representation expressed or implied that these cigarettes are any less hazardous than ony other cigarettes. For more inormation and a list of stores in your area call 1 (800) 332-5595.

Here is a rundown of a few of their different types of smokes.

High quality, premium tobacco
Whole leaf natural tobacco
No additives
No preservatives
No flavorings
Up to 25% more tobacco per cigarette
No reconstituted sheet tobacco
No scrap tobacco
No processed stems

Natural American Spirit Regular Filter Cigarettes
(Turquoise Pack)
The Regular Filters came out in 1985 as their original cigarette for those who want to have a full-flavored smoke from additive-free, whole leaf, natural tobacco. Tar 18.6 mg Nicotine 1.92 mg

Natural American Spirit Medium Filter Cigarettes
(Light Green pack)
The Medium Filters are made with a cigarette paper that is more than twice as porous as the paper used in their Regular Filters. This dilutes the smoke with increased levels of air, thus imparting a milder taste. Tar 17.8 mg Nicotine 1.79 mg

Natural American Spirit Light Filter Cigarettes
(Yellow Pack)
The Light Filters use a more porous cigarette paper, a perforated tipping paper, and a dense filter with a porous plug wrap. In combination, these cigarette components dilute the tobacco smoke with increased levels of air, thus providing a lighter taste with lower levels of tar and nicotine. Tar 13.3 mg Nicotine 1.40 mg

Natural American Spirit Perique Blend Filter Cigarettes I can't find these anywhere, but I'm looking.
(Black Pack)
The Perique Blend Filter Cigarettes contain a unique blend of authentic Perique tobacco and our original additive-free whole leaf tobacco. Perique tobacco is grown exclusively in St. James Parish, Louisiana, and is one of the world's rarest types of tobacco. The Perique adds a rich, spicy taste to our regular tobacco blend.Tar 20.5 mg Nicotine 2.12 mg

The only problem I have with these smokes, aside from the well documented health related issues, is the cost. I paid $5.76 for a pack this morning. I swear I was going to quit when cigarettes went over two dollars. I'm glad this is the only addiction I have.

The American History cards that humbabba mentioned have been replaced with "A Tribute to the Endangered" cards that feature animals from all over the world. Anyone need to trade cards? /msg me.

08-13-2002
This just in ...
The Thunderbird logo on Natural American Spirit Cigarette papers printed with soy-based ink.

Sources ~ www.nascigs.com
A tribute to the Endangered card, set 2, number 23 of 36. The Bilby