Hookah is a pipe, also known as a water pipe is used for smoking various types of tobacco.
Hookah uses heat to contain the smoke, also, hookahs do not burn tobacco, and not all of hookah have a nicotine because hookah is the difference compared to ciggaretes or cigars. It has a long history, originating in Persia, and it’s known for its relaxing and social aspects.
Hookah has each part of the tools and have a different function. So before you learn about how a hookah works, you should know the parts that make the whole smoking tools:
The hookah vase is sometimes called by other people the hookah base is a component to provide stability and becomes a tool for transferring the smoke from the hookah bowl to the hose and to the mouths of the users until it blows out again, hookah vases play a crucial role in the hookah functionality.
The design of the hookah vase can have a differentiation, these factors come and depends on the traditions, aesthetics, and also manufacturer choice.
The most common material for hookah the vase is from ceramic or glass, known for their ability to maintain a stable temperature for the water inside.
A hookah stem is a pipe that you put into a glass base. Nowadays, there are lots of hookah vase material that has already been made from steel and brass for improving their durability, for their industrial aesthetics, and also for the weight to be more light and easy to lift up and also easy to use.
Each of the hookah material also has a different advantages and a different smoking hookah experience, because is affecting the temperature and filtration of the smoke. Also, it affects the hookah display and their appearance and every hookah user have their visual interest.
But I recommend not just looking at the display, but also considering their functionality and their style in each of hookah setups.
The hookah bowl is put on top of the stem, and it is made from clay and it can be earthenware and stoneware. Earthenware it’s a natural bowl that can absorb the juiciness and the flavor from the tobacco. While stoneware is less porous, so it can gives you a different flavor from each of the hookah bowl.
The hookah bowl fits the tobacco that you will be used for smoking. The types of hookah the bowl has a variation, but the common types of hookah bowls are funnel/tunnel, Egyptian, and also vortex.
Vunnel/phunnel is a hookah bowl, with its single central spire and a surrounding reservoir is prized for its ability to retain the flavorful juices of the tobacco, providing a longer-lasting and intensely flavorful experience.
Egyptian bowl with its classic design, is renowned for its simplicity and widespread use. Its shallow and wide structure allows for even heat distribution, making it suitable for a variety of tobacco brands and flavors.
In contrast, the vortex bowl features a the central spire that prevents the tobacco from falling into the stem, creating a consistent airflow and enhancing the longevity of the smoking session.
Hookah Stray is a tool that is put on the top of the stem or below the bowl. This is for an ashtray and charcoal briquette holder. The tray must hold a high heat temperature, so most of it is made from metal or an alloy.
The hookah hose is a tool to blow the smoke, some people called hookah hose as hookah pile, some of them use the stem as the name also, but this hookah tool is one of the most important. Hookah hoses types are variant, and it can affect the smoking experience and also the washable. I recommend you use hoses that are made of silicone if you want an easy and the best washable hookah hose.
Hookah charcoal is the heat source. Most of the common and favorite charcoal types are coconut shell charcoal briquettes. Coconut is more expensive but much better then a quick light charcoal type, because quick light charcoal types also contain chemicals.
Aluminum foil is used to close or wrap the hookah bowl. Aluminum foil also protects the charcoal to stay stable in heat.
Shisha foil also has its own specifications, and shisha aluminum foil is also different compare to the kitchen aluminum foil. These are the types of the shisha foil:
A. Square
B. Round
C. Rectangle
D. Rolls
E. Etc
Each type has different shapes and dimensions, also it has a different specification and effect for the shisha performance itself.
For example, if you have a round foil type that have bigger size than your hookah bowl, so there are no lots of excess foil around the bowl.
Kitchen foil has different types and specification compared to hookah foil, kitchen foil is lighter and thinner while hookah foil is more heavy-duty. Because it needs to take more heat conditioning in hookah bowl.
Maybe you will think “Okay, I get it. But can I use kitchen foil instead.” Because of kitchen foil is more thinner than hookah foil, when you use hookah foil, you may need just 1 to 2 aluminum foil. While with kitchen foil, you may need 2 or 3 aluminum foil to make your bowl more stable heat.
Kitchen foil is not purposely to warm the heat, but it’s to pass more heat. It also cannot hold the charcoal efficiently and it can burn the material.
So I recommend you use hookah foil instead, because it does not need lots of materials, it just needs 1 or 2 because hookah foil is already thicker and heavier. Its also easier to make a hole.
When it comes to managing heat for your hookah, you have two main options: foil or a heat management device (HMD)
There are two options when it comes to managing and monitoring your heat for your hookah first is foil, and second is heat management device (HMD).
Which is the best? For me, it depends on each hookah user’s preference and their favorites, because both of them also have pros and cons. But both of them if used correctly, will produce a great quality of smoke. So let’s see what is the pros and cons of both of the tools:
cost In the cost aspect, a good management heat device has a price of around $50. Maybe some HMDs have a lower price, but it is not a guarantee of good quality. While the more expensive the price, it can bring a better experience also.
time output If you are looking to save time and speed is valuable to you, then Management Heat The device is good for you, just add the coals, set it and done.
Charcoal session When you use a Heat Management Device, you just need to use it and it will protect all over the side of your coal. And it can make the coal burning longer so that you do need to waste any more coals and use it effectively.
Cleaning HMD is harder to clean because you need to wait some time to make the HMD to cool down. And it’s hard to clean the scrub that stuck in the HMD.
cost For hookah foil, the cost is more cheaper and affordable. Hookah foil will only need just a few dollars which can supply your hookah needs for about 50 sessions or more.
time output Hookah foil requires more time and needs skills to wrap the bowl tight and also put the holes.
charcoal session When using foil, your smoking experience remains vulnerable to the surrounding environment. Even a powerful indoor fan or a gentle outdoor breeze has the potential to disrupt your heat control, leading to a quicker consumption of your coals.
Cleaning Cleaning with hookah foil is easier and the most easy, because to clean it, you can just toss the aluminum foil away.
So in addition, to choose this depends on your preferences. Because both of them have their pros and cons, if you want to use less charcoal and save more of your time, you can use Heat Management Device (HMD). But if you want to save more of your money and not losing some of your pride in traditional hookah traditions, you can use hookah foul instead.
Now maybe you already know about each of hookah tools, and now there are some tips to use hookah more effectively and more enjoyable for your experience.
Clean the hookah Before setting the pipe, make sure you wash your hookah with water and a soft brush before you use it/when it gets dirty. If the hookah is already connected, you can disconnect it and wash every part of it except for the hookah hose.
Add cold water to the glass base Add cold water to the vase on a flat table, the stem should be around 2.5 cm so it have a gap of air that is needed. If you use mini hookah, then you can pour the water half of it or around 1.25 cm.
Stir the tobacco and put it in the bowl
Stir the tobacco that packed with liquids, give them a stir so the tobacco and the liquid can spread around. You can stir it in their package or directly in the bowl, if you are not using a funnel bowl, you can make a hole in the center for the airflow.
One of the best and simplest bowls to use is a vortex or funnel bowl. Many bowl types are wasting your charcoal burning time, it also does not bring the juiciness for your hookah experience. You can use your hookah bowl types to funnel. Because it’s designed to with a raised spire, and make your hookah smoking results in more long-lasting, flavourful, and make your experience more satisfying.
If you still use chemicals quick lighting charcoals, I recommend you stop using it. And start to use coconut charcoal briquettes, because on the side of medicine, making the switch to coconut charcoal briquettes also can rocket improve your quality of hookah experience. Let’s talk about the flavor aspect, with quick lighting charcoal, because it haves chemicals it will make the flavor of your hookah will decrease and not be fresh. And it can eliminate your smoking quality and taste. For the health aspect or medication aspect, quick lighting charcoal has a toxically gas and emits more carbon monoxide. Its also not good for your health especially for the smokers and also the people around you, or even kids and baby. So its coconut charcoal briquettes safe? The answer is no if there are no chemicals around it. Coconut charcoal briquettes also more safer because they have less ash content, so it will be safe for food and your house from burning out. Coconut charcoal briquettes also contain no smoke (from the charcoal) and ODOR, with no smoke (from the charcoal), the carbon monoxide will be less and healthier for your breathing. This product is also environmentally friendly, because if you care and want to contribute for a greener and better world, coconut charcoal briquettes can save trees. The filler from coconut charcoal briquettes like tapioca flour it’s safe and not containing any other gas or causing the food becomes bad. This is the reason why shisha smokers loving it as their smoke fuel, and also this product starting to reach the grill market because it gives more safety and still brings high-quality for their food.
Here is the summary of coconut charcoal briquettes:
A. Have no ODOR/smell, favorite for grilling and shisha user
B. Have no smoke (can be used indoors)
C. Contain very little carbon monoxide
C. Minimum ash
D. Longer burning time
E. Have stable heat
F. Environmental friendly
G. Neutral flavor, not ruin your shisha taste
H. Sustain quality, not easy to crack.
I. Emits a glowing red light, it makes a lovely display.
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3. Always keep it clean
Cleaning hookah is one of the most the important thing for you, because that a dirty hookah, the taste will not be enjoyable and just disturbing you and other people who smoke session. Regularly, you have to clean your hookah in 1-2 sessions each. Because helps prevent mold keeps old, past-smoked flavors from building up, and extending the life of your hookah pipe.
4. Use a washable hookah hose
Not every hookah hose is washable, not every hose can be washed with water. And it’s important to have a washable hose. Every time you smoke hookah, all of the
smoke will pass through your hose, with a dirty hose you will have a less enjoyable hookah experience because it will affect your hookah flavor and taste.
5. You can do a sample before buying bulk
There are hundreds of hookah flavors that you can find, and with a combination, it can take until thousands of preference to choose from. But it’s impossible to experiment with all of them right? Because it will not be effective for your time and also your cost. Especially for you who are new to this hookah world. So, lots of hookah smokers would prefer to see other hookah consumers (their friends, YouTube, etc) as their reference for flavors.
Or, the other best way to find the best hookah flavor for you is to do a flavor sample. Most brands have started to innovate this solution by providing a smaller size. With smaller sizes, you can try the taste of the shisha at a cheaper price and not wasting more of the products. When you already tasted and found your favorite flavor, you then can buy in bulk.
1. Cleaning the hose
Disconnect the hose from the hookah and then blow the hose so the smoke that still stuck will get out. After that, you can wash it with water and shake it wisely.
2. Other hookah part
You can take the entire hookah parts, and wash them with water one by one. It is recommended to clean it with warm water, and then after you wash it, you can rest the hookah parts and wipe them with a soft scrubber or tissue.
