I know that the tobacco needs to be maintained somewhat moist for storage to maintain the flavors. I see many here recommend drying the tobacco before smoking. Can it be too dry? If so, what are the consequences?
The only consequence I know of is it crumbles to dust. Any less dry than that, and it's fine, at least with virginias. In fact, it's the bowls you load and forget in the pipe that are usually the best with virginias.