The true aim of every hookah smoker should be to get the smoothest, tastiest smoke possible. The following hookah tips should help you achieve this.
Hookah Tips – Tobacco
- Rip and shred your tobacco thoroughly before packing. This will ensure a smooth, even burn and taste.
- Invest in some kind of air tight container to store your tobacco. Once it’s been opened it can dry out very quickly. Moist tobacco means a smooth, flavorsome smoke.
- Experiment with different flavors and brands of tobacco to find the one perfect for you. You can even experiment with your own blends. Look here for some of our recommendations for both tobaccos and blends.
Hookah Tips – The Water Vase and Hose
- Try adding ice to the water vase or chamber to give a smoother smoke.
- You can also experiment with adding different flavors to the water. We particularly favor lemon juice but other popular flavors are orange juice, cranberry juice and wine.
- Always use fresh water in the water vase. Stale, used water will give an unpleasant flavor to the smoke.
- If the hose has sat unused for several minutes, blow down it gently to rid it of old smoke.
- Try placing your hose in the freezer for 15 minutes before you smoke. This gives a somewhat smoother smoke.
- You can do the same with the water vase until you get a thin layer of ice on the surface of the water. But just be careful not to leave it too long and damage it.
Hookah Tips – Charcoal
- Try different brands and kinds of charcoals. You’re looking for the best possible combination of hookah, tobacco and coals for that perfect smoke. It may take you a little while to find exactly what you are after but the journey will be worth it!
- Always use charcoal that is specifically for hookah smoking. Regular charcoal can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, not fun. These charcoals here are excellent quality but remember not to over do them. A little goes a long way when you’re smoking a hookah
- When you are starting your hookah place the charcoal piece or pieces at the edge of the bowl. Move inwards in ever decreasing circles as you continue to smoke. Consequently, their final resting place should be in the middle of the tobacco.
Hookah Tips After You Finish Your Session
One of the most important of these hookah tips. Always clean your hookah after each session. This will ensure a pleasant smoke each and every time you use it. These hookah cleaning sets make the job very simple.
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