Alright, so I thought that you all might enjoy seeing where your hookah smoking friends that read on this website are reading from! Google supplies me this nifty little map, so I’m going to pass it along to you. Let’s just say that the USA is way in the lead, with the Middle-East in a close second, and some Australia and South Africa behind.
If you want to waste a few minutes, you can surf on over to flickr and search for Hookahs, Hookas, Hooka, or Shisha. Trust me- you’ll find some truly fascinating stuff. I found some people who turned a watermelon into a hookah, some people who are making their own shisha (much like the people talking about this same thing on our forum). Also, there are a whole bunch of dead sexy ladies getting their smoke on and taking photos. What more could you want?
If you find any truly astonishing photos you’d like to share, make sure to come by and comment on this post about where we can find it, or drop a line on our forum!
Thanks,
TheHookahLounge
Wow, today has been a busy day at TheHookahLounge. And, today is your lucky day if you have always wanted to learn How to make Your Own Shisha or get some Shisha Recipes. Yes, it is possible to make your own shisha on the cheap and impress your friends with how cool you are by making you own shisha.
Here is a link to the article…
So head on over, check out the article, make some hookah and leave a comment on how to do it or go leave us a longer How To on our new forum at www.forum.thehookahlounge.org!
Shisha Information:
Shisha is best kept in a cool, dark location. Refrigerating it can cause chemical changes that spoil the tobacco. When storing your tobacco, keep in mind that the best humidity to maintain is that of the ambient air. Hookah tobacco is best when it’s humidity is the same as the air you’re smoking it in. Therefore, don’t seal it completely. It’s ok to put it in a container, but don’t double ziplock it then put it in tupperware. It’s also a good idea to leave the portion you’re going to smoke out in the open air to acclimate for a few hours before you smoke it. This helps it reach an equilibrium with the air.
As you can see, if you’re coming from a cigar backround, a lot of shisha technique will be counterintuitive. I promise, it works.
As for stuffing the bowl, in fact, different tobaccos need to be packed different ways. This can depend on the cut, cure, and wetness of the tobacco. Most variances are between brands. Some is best “fluffed” and loosely laid in the bowl, while another brand is best “scooped” out of the containder and dolloped into the bowl. If you’re not getting enough airflow (and “pull” is a subjective thing) try poking more holes through to the bottom of the bowl. Some tobacco burns best when it’s touching the foil at the top, and other tobacco likes a little distance from direct contact with the heat source.
Part of the fun of hookah is figuring out how to set up the perfect bowl for you. It seems complicated, but that’s because I like to write more than I should.
Have fun!
