Cuaba' is a dialect from the indigenous people of Cuba, which means a shrub used to light cigars and has excellent burning properties. Cuaba made its debut in London in 1996 and is the latest cigar brand in Cuba. It was also the first new Cuban cigar brand to be introduced into commercial production since 1968. The brand's cigars are rolled in irregular shapes (figurados), which were very popular as early as the 19th century. Only highly skilled cigarette makers could roll the perfect double headed cone shaped cigar.