A good hookah takes as long as a well done steak to make". So don't rush it.
Okay since I am heavy into sheesha. A tip you should keep in mind. Although there are many different methods and thought on how exactly one should smoke a Hookah, Shisha or Narghile, considering them all of the time to be correct . Here are some steps for setting up a "proper" hookah to receive a pleasant smoking experience. Not all hookahs are exactly the same, what with varying sizes and use of material.
The one's you get here are mostly welded out of junk. If you observe them closely, you will find what I am speaking out. A good company like " AL Fakhar" or " Khaleel Mamoon " will cost you in the range of Rs. 5,000 - 9,000 which I will sugguest. The smoke vacume coming out is always thick than the ones you get in the market. Saphire, Neptune and Posiedon "33 are about for 100$ each ( need to get them from abroad )
The disadvantage in the local ones, as the flavor looses it's juice from the " Chillam " or the " Clay bowl " ( one which holds the flavor in and it is covered with a foil ) which is mostly being prepared in the market and the flavors you get also are wet in nature, tends to stay in the stem and later on creates " Rust", which causes the smoothness to lay low.
Tips to use perfect Sheesha :
Fill your vase with Water ( adding milk makes the smoke more thicker, only works good with Cuppa chino flavor )
2) Shred your sheesha flavor or tobacco as much as possible to create a gap for better air in flow and cover it with a foil, use a pin to make small rings of holes for the air vent. Do not pierce many holes, you will crack the foil ( in other words tear the foil )
3) Red hot coals are a must
4) Try placing one glow stick in the vase of the Hookah if you are interested in experiencing a cool lighting effect. Please make sure that the glow stick is not damaged in any way before placing it in the vase of the Hookah.
5) To enhance your smoking experience, try mixing different flavors of tobacco in the Bowl. Try your own mix or use one of the mixes we have created: Strawberry/Banana, Peach/Melon, Apple/Strawberry, Mint/Any Flavor. If you have a good recipe, share it with the world by contacting our customer service center, and letting them know.
6) For a fruitier smoke, mix berries with the water in the Glass Base.
7) If you are looking for a cooler, more enjoyable smoking experience, place some ice cubes in the Glass Base.
8) Using Tin Foil over the Metal Bowl Screen will allow for the Flavored Tobacco to evaporate more efficiently.
9) Before and after every smoke, blow into the Hose to clear the Hookah chamber of stale smoke.
10) If you use water in the vase, try putting the vase into the freezer for a couple of minutes, until a small layer of ice forms on top of the water. Do not leave your Glass Base in the freezer for too long, as the Glass may crack.
11) Clean your Hookah using the Cleaning Brushes after every smoke. This will allow for your Hookah to last much longer.
12) Use hot water to remove the smoke residue that builds up on the inside of the Hookah Hose and Shaft ( or stem ).
13) Try the Al Fakhar flavoured coals ( you will get it from abraod ) for the best taste.
14) Get a perfect spot for your relax with you babe , Cut a hole in the table, and elevate the Hookah so that the Glass Base fits perfectly inside the table. Make sure that the stem is right above the hole when making the hole. Don't want it to be tipped over.
15)Some "nerds " try y to light a Charcoal on top of the sheesha with a candle. Wax will drip into the bowl and garnish the entire bowl with a wax taste and it becomes really hard to wash the wax off.
16) If you feel that the coal is heat up and burning the flavor, it is advised that you use two pieces of "Foil. Place them accordingly so it should create any gap.