Charcoal is the spark of life in the world of hookah. Without heat we have no smoke and you’re just sucking air through a fancy pipe. These coals come in two major varieties: “Natural” and “Quick…
First things first. I want to demystify the notion that people think that just because the front of the box reads “Easy Light”, that it automatically makes this coal “Quick Light”. There’s a BIG difference…
I hate spending more money than I need to and I rarely like to spend money on myself. It comes with the territory of being a broke, working artist. to that end I’ have spent…
Coconut charcoal has become the standard by which we judge all other charcoal and this is the brand that really started the movement. These coals were brought to the market in 2005 and were first…
Three kings coals are one of the oldest and most popular fast burning coals out there. Pros Fast lighting Very common in a lot of smoke shops Medium burn time Cons They smell bad when…
Layalina is a modern style, finely chopped hookah tobacco made in Dubai. While made in Dubai the company uses a Virginia strain tobacco in it’s blends. The brand itself has been reinvented a few times…
Al-Fakher Corporation (AlFakher.com) was established in 1999, as a limited liability private company and is currently owned by an investment company in the Middle East. A relatively young company based in the United Arab Emirates…
A USA made hookah tobacco produced in San Diego, CA with many unique flavors found nowhere else. Tangiers shisha (Tangiers.us) is the creation of Eric Hofmann who also owns and operates the Odyssey Lounge in…
Hello, folks, it is Paul here with another review for you. This one is for Al Fakher Guava shisha. And I’m enjoying it. I haven’t had all that many guava flavors, but I like the…
For the uninitiated, the Kaloud Lotus is a heat management device that replaces your foil and a wind cover. Built out of some thick, space-age metals, the Lotus excels at providing a uniform, long-lasting hookah…
Here at Hookah.org we are always looking for the best customer experience to recommend and a big part of that is the vendor. To that end I’ve been making anonymous orders with some of our…
I have a problem with leaving tobacco on my shelf for too long and letting it dry out. If I had a normal collection it wouldn’t be a problem but the sheer number of flavors…
The proper way to smoke Tangiers tobacco has been a hot topic of debate since it was first introduced. Some smokers handle it like unstable uranium and smoke this tobacco with a degree of ritual…
December is here and with that most expensive of all holidays looming it’s time to start gathering gifts for the hookah lovers in your life. There’s no need to stress out as I’ve done half…
Thanksgiving break is over and it’s time to jump right back into the fray with a new lounge review. While visiting Carri’s family on the east coast we decided to stop in on the folks…
Time for another introductory class on the hookah. Today we are going to take all the bits and pieces we listed last time and put them together into a functioning rig. From the base to the…
I’ve come to realize that even though we have a lot guides on this website we do not have a general beginner hookah. Everyone needs to start somewhere and I’d like to introduce you to…
Smoking hookah is more than simply smoking. It’s an encompassing experience derived from your surrounding environment, the hookah you’re enjoying and your interactions with the people around you. A big part of sharing this experience with other people is…
October is upon us and that means it’s time for masked shenanigans and spooky seances while enveloped by creeping fog. Imagine some eerie music and howling wolves on a stormy night. Is that sound swirling…