| The best flavor of tobacco is something that is very | | | | charcoal. If you're used to smoking cigarettes, your first |
| much up to personal taste. Some people prefer a | | | | instinct might be to try to light the coals with a |
| simple, classic flavor – some would rather have | | | | cigarette. You can do it this way, but it's quicker to use |
| something with a new and unusual twist. Some like | | | | a stronger heat source such as a stove. With certain |
| their smoke sweet, some like a strong taste. However, | | | | types of natural charcoal, using a stove is the only |
| regardless of personal tastes, there will always be | | | | way to light it – a lighter simply won't generate |
| popular flavors. Tried and true classic like rose, apple | | | | enough heat. There are specially designed charcoal |
| and vanilla are a common starting point for a new | | | | lighting stoves available, although you can use a kitchen |
| smoker. Popular newer additions to the range of | | | | top gas stove if you have one available. Whether you |
| flavored tobacco available include mint chocolate and | | | | are using a lighter or a stove, never try to light the coal |
| even cola and bubblegum flavors. Fruit flavors tend to | | | | with it directly touching your skin. Use a set or metal |
| be the most popular – you can find guava, banana, | | | | tongs or tweezers to hold it over the flame. There |
| orange, plum, cherry, and everything in between. Honey | | | | should be a piece of perforated foil between the coals |
| is another popular classic flavor for people with a | | | | and the tobacco itself. If the coals are quick-light, you |
| sweet tooth. | | | | can light them when you need them, but if they are |
| Are Hookah Hoses Universal? | | | | natural coals you need to heat them up a few minutes |
| If you're shopping around for a hookah or hookah | | | | in advance. |
| parts, you may be wondering if any hose fits any | | | | How Many Coals To Use and How To Arrange Them |
| hookah and vice versa. Because there are popular | | | | How many coals do you need to light a hookah, and |
| hookah brands made in various different countries, | | | | how should you arrange them? The short answer is, |
| there is no real standard size of hose for all pipes. You | | | | as many as you need. There's no right or wrong |
| are best to take a measurement of the openings in | | | | number of coals or proper placement – it depends |
| your hookah and compare this to the width of hoses | | | | on the smoking experience you are trying to create. |
| when shopping for hookahs. Be aware also that the | | | | Generally, adding more coals will raise the temperature |
| grommets you have fitted on your hookah can affect | | | | of the smoke and help the tobacco to burn faster. |
| whether or not a certain pipe will fit. It's best to try to | | | | When you first start smoking the hookah, it's generally |
| buy accessories that are the same brand as your | | | | a good idea to keep the coals away from the centre |
| hookah whenever possible to make sure they're | | | | of the bowl. If you find that the smoke is becoming too |
| compatible. | | | | harsh and hot, use your tongs to turn or remove one |
| How To Light Hookah Coals | | | | of the coals. |
| There's a right way and a wrong way to light hookah | | | | |