Hookah smoking is one of the exotic oriental traditions that have taken root in Western society. By the way, in our country, many are also not against such a ritual. Contrary to popular belief, the modern culture of hookah smoking has nothing to do with drugs. The use of this device is a spiritual ritual that allows you to achieve relaxation and peace.
In addition, the hookah practically does not harm health, because the smoke passing through its bowels is cleaned of tar and cooled. Another plus of this unit is a huge variety of taste configurations. You can pour milk and various alcoholic drinks into it. Hookah on apple is also very popular.
Today, this tradition is gaining immense popularity not only in the East, where it has never lost its relevance, but also in Western countries. Of course, relaxation and meditation are not characteristic of the modern city dweller, who is used to wandering endlessly in the corridors of his restless mind. But lately there are more and more people seeking to understand the mysterious and mystical culture of the East.
The history of the hookah
Only one thing is known for sure that they started smoking hookah in Asia. However, in who exactly started this tradition, there are slight differences. Some say they were the first to smoke hookah in India, while others say it originated in Turkey. Be that as it may, it is known that it was originally intended for smoking opium and dried betel nut.
Smoke passed through dried nutshells filled with liquid. On top of the unit was a bowl in which coal was placed for a hookah. Around the 16th century, this device acquired a modern, familiar look.
As the hookah spread to different countries, its content has changed. Tobacco has become very popular, replacing deadly opium. Traditionally, hookah is filled with milk, as it perfectly filters smoke from harmful compounds and gives a soft, unforgettable taste. You can also use any other liquid, such as cognac or wine. Many connoisseurs boldly experiment, trying to find the taste of their dreams.
Hookah on an apple
For those who have long smoked a hookah and have already managed to try hundreds of different configurations, there is an excellent recipe. Its essence is that instead of a ceramic bowl, into which tobacco is poured, an apple is placed. It gives a new, fresh and bold taste.
To make such a modification is quite simple, for this you need only a fresh apple of a convenient size, a knife and toothpicks.
So, to make a hookah on an apple, you first need to cut off the upper third of the fruit and clean out the core with a knife so that it looks like a bowl. It should be of such a size that it can easily fit the right amount of tobacco, as well as coal. After the bowl has taken its proper form, you need to make a hole in it. A tube is inserted into it, on which a ceramic structure used to stand. Now in the lower area of the bowl you need to install several toothpicks so that they form a grid on which the tobacco will rest.
Here, the bowl is installed, the tobacco is in place, it remains only to cover the whole thing with foil, put a piece of coal on it - and the apple hookah is ready. The fruit will give the familiar tobacco a new flavor, and the appearance of the design will not leave your guests indifferent.
Coal for a hookah
Coal is an integral part of the hookah. It should burn for a long time and give enough heat to smoke tobacco, which is usually very moistened. Coal can be of three types. The first, simplest option is wood, from which all resins are removed. It is suitable for smoking a hookah, but does not burn long. The second option is pressed coal.
Such a substance burns for a long time and gives a lot of heat, which makes it an excellent choice for leisurely gatherings with a hookah. And finally, there is pressed coal with special additives that contribute to its speedy ignition. Regardless of what you pour into the flask, this is a regular hookah or an apple hookah - without good coal, the apparatus will become just a beautiful trinket.
Tobacco for hookah
This filler is very different from pipe or rolled tobacco. In order for the smoking process to take place at the right pace, this dried plant must be highly moistened. The most popular type of tobacco for hookah today is maassil. Its consistency resembles jelly, as it contains honey or molasses. You can smoke through a hookah the usual orientation, but it must first be moistened and squeezed. There is an opportunity to get a cross between these two varieties - Indian Crane. Hookah on an apple, like its standard kindred, requires a good "charge". Cheap tobaccos saturated with terrible chemicals can ruin even the most expensive machine.
Is it worth smoking a hookah?
Hookah well promotes a peaceful rest in a pleasant company. Its smoke does not cause such serious damage to the body as cigarettes or a pipe. Many non-smokers like to relax while sipping a hookah. Reviews of this oriental wonder are usually the most positive. But do not forget that tobacco is harmful in any form, and smoking hookah is no exception.