Methods for making cigarettes and filter subassemblies with squeezable capsule flavor

A method for manufacturing subassemblies filter (26) of cigarettes, comprising the steps of: providing a filter member (100) composed of an absorbent material (112) surrounded by a cover (52), such that the member filter defines a central longitudinal axis; passing a plunger (104) axially through the absorbent material (112) in a manner such that a forward end generally pointed (106) of the piston moves the absorbing material radially outwardly so that the absorbent material displaced form a inner liner (42) along an inner surface of the cover (52) and defining a hollow axial opening (114) into the absorbent material; and axially inserting at least one absorbent member (130) and at least one capsule (36) within the recess (114) space, so that the capsule contains a releasable material for modifying characteristics of smoke snuff during the smoking action.