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Origins and culture of Hookah

Aamoza ,

May 16, 2023

It is widely believed that the first proper hookah pipe originated in India during the 16th century. Around this time, Portuguese trading vessels regularly carried cargoes of Brazilian-grown tobacco leaves through subcontinental trade routes, along with other tradeable…

commodities. Naturally, the tobacco was traded at Indian ports and subsequently transported inland to major cities by trade caravans. As the story goes, Emperor Akbar was tributed with some tobacco leaves by the Moghul ambassador Asad Beg. Concerned about the health effects of smoking tobacco through an unfiltered pipe, Akbar’s chief physician, a Persian named Abu’l-Fath Gilani, suggested that the tobacco smoke be passed through water before inhalation. A moulded glass vase was procured, and the first hookah pipe was invented.

shisha flavours glossary

Aamoza ,

May 13, 2023

APPLE SHISHA

Apple flavoured shisha can be sweet (red apple), sour (green apple), or combined with anise/aniseed (double apple) for a liquorice kick.

BLACK CURRANT SHISHA

Black Currant flavoured shisha is typically tart with earthy notes.

BLUEBERRY SHISHA

Blueberry flavoured shisha features a sweet and slightly acidic taste.

GUM SHISHA

Gum flavoured shisha creates a sweet, fruity tasting smoke.

CACTUS SHISHA

Cactus flavoured shisha is similar in taste to pear, with both sweet and sour hints.

CARAMEL SHISHA

Caramel flavoured shisha tastes like burnt sugar; sweet and smoky.

LEMON SHISHA

Lemon flavoured shisha has a sharp, sour taste, with a hint of sweetness.

LEMON & MINT SHISHA

Lemon and Mint flavoured shisha has a sharp, sour taste, with a strong Mint

Flavour. 

MELON SHISHA

Melon flavoured shisha provides a sweet and fruity taste.

PASSIONFRUIT SHISHA

Similar to orange and mango but more sour, passionfruit flavoured shisha is fruity and tart.

MINT SHISHA

The cool taste of menthol is prevalent in mint flavoured shisha, with a sweet twist.

VANILLA SHISHA

Vanilla flavoured shisha provides a sweet, floral, and woody taste.

WATERMELON SHISHA

Watermelon flavoured shisha has a light, sweet taste.

How to pack a Hookal Bowl

Aamoza ,

May 11, 2023

STEP 1: CHOP THE SHISHA LEAVES TO A UNIFORM SIZE

Firstly, spread about a handful of shisha leaves on top of your chopping board. Using a sharp kitchen knife, chop the leaves down to about 1 – 2 cm strips, making sure that the length of the strips is as uniform as possible. A finer cut presents a greater surface area of tobacco to the hot air and is easier to manage when loading the shisha mix into a bowl.

STEP 2: DRY THE SHISHA MIX

After placing the shisha mix on one half of a sheet of absorbent paper towel, fold the other half over the top and gently press down a few times to soak up the excess molasses and glycerine out of the leaves. This will help get the heat into the mix quickly as well as prevent “hot spots” from building up. Be careful not to dry out the mix too much though, as this will result in a hotter, and harsher session.

STEP 3: PREPARE THE SHISHA MIX

Separate the leaves and mix them with the fork so that there are no big chunks stuck together. Make sure to mop up any excess molasses and glycerine from the chopping board and continue to flatten and roll the mix until it is fluffy and aerated. You’re now ready to load your shisha bowl.

STEP 4: PACK THE HOOKAH BOWL

To allow proper air circulation and an even burn, you don’t want to pack your bowl too tightly. Using your fingers or a fork, gradually fill the hookah bowl up to the fill line. Then sprinkle a little bit more shisha mix on top so that it will be gently touching the underside of the foil or screen, but not squashed down. This technique also works if you have a chimney set or heat management systems like the Lotus and Razor; just make sure you get the fill height correct so that the mix isn’t compacted (which restricts airflow). Ensure that there are no stray shisha strands on the rim or inner ledge of the bowl, as these will prevent an airtight seal.

Have a nice and wonderful shisha experience with your friends!