Despite the statement “smoking is poison, smoking is harm”, every year there are more and more lovers of smoke. True connoisseurs who care about the procedure itself, preparation for it, and the atmosphere that turns smoking into a ritual literally prefer a hookah.
The mystery, pampering of the East beckons like a magnet, and the minimal harm caused by inhaling hookah smoke is also no less attractive. The quality of the process directly depends on two main components - coal and tobacco, used for smoking.
Coal for a hookah
No doubt, coal for hookah is important for the quality and taste of the inhaled smoke when smoking. Manufacturers today offer a fairly wide range of coals for hookah - wood, saltpeter, tablet, coconut.
Each of these species has its own characteristics. For example, coal in tablets is easily ignited using a conventional lighter, but the taste of the smoke is not very pleasant. In order to rekindle coconut coals, it will take more time and a higher temperature, but they do not have an unpleasant smell and smolder much longer.
Hookah fans have recently preferred coconut coals. This is a natural product that does not require sacrifices from nature. Their manufacture does not require felling of precious wood species.
Production technology
Coconut charcoal for hookah is a truly innovative find. In its properties, it is an order of magnitude higher than competitors. This product is made from coconut shell using a special technology, which as a result allows to achieve such cost-effective characteristics as continuous smoldering and high combustion temperature.
The use of coconut shell in the production process contributes to an increase in the intensity of heat that is generated during the combustion of coal. Thanks to the unique pillow shape, coconut coals can be ignited without much effort.
Benefits
A special technology for processing coconut shells allows to achieve excellent performance in terms of heat transfer intensity and, as a result, smoldering duration. Coconut coals are made in the form of a pillow, which is very practical - it simplifies the kindling process and does not roll off the cup, and most importantly, does not leave much ash after itself.
Only a real product can satisfy the high requirements of avid hookah lovers. This coal is practically odorless and smokeless, and only the process of smoking tobacco barely noticeably gives it an exotic flavor.
It is also worth mentioning the efficiency of this product - its burning, in comparison with other types of hookah coals, lasts several times longer. It does not sparkle when set on fire, which is very important for enclosed spaces.
Selection tips
When choosing coconut charcoal for a hookah, you need to be extremely careful and attentive so as not to waste money. First of all, experts recommend paying attention to well-known manufacturers. It is mandatory to request information from the seller about the characteristics of coal and its shelf life.
If you approach the acquisition competently, then as a result you can fully enjoy the great taste and aroma of hookah.
Application
Coconut charcoal, which does not contain tar, needs to be heated over the fire for several minutes, it should be very hot. How to ignite coconut charcoal for hookah correctly will be discussed below. Then it is transferred to a special bowl. Compared to other varieties, coconut coal takes longer to heat up.
The use of such coals avoids extraneous odors, a bitter smack of smoke and guarantees a uniform and long-term smoldering.
How to Kindle Coconut Charcoal at Home
To ignite this coal, you will need several cubes of the product, an electric or gas stove, a little food foil.
Let's consider in more detail how to rekindle coconut coal for a hookah on an electric stove.
- Turn on the hotplate, and then lay out the coals so that they are placed close to each other.
- It is advisable to open the window or turn on the hood, because when fired it blows out an odor and can create a little discomfort.
- You can cover coconut coals with foil, creating a semblance of a house. So they are not only faster, but also better flare up. Some types of coal are not very well ignited; they need more heat, which the foil will create.
- As soon as the coal is completely ignited - this can be understood by the bright red shade of the cubes and flame, it can be transferred to kalaud or to the bowl.
The beneficial properties of coconut charcoal
Coconut charcoal has excellent filtering properties. It is characterized by a number of properties that make this product one of the leaders in the degree of water purification.
To coconut shell turned into a sorbent, it is pre-burned, and then processed. As a result of such manipulations, the structure of the material changes. Its installation in the filter will allow to retain harmful substances in the material of coconut coal. It perfectly retains chlorine compounds, which is important when filtering tap water.
Purification with coconut charcoal removes both organochlorine elements and extraneous tastes and odors from the water. For this reason, such coal is used for additional processing of high-purity technological water.
The final product obtained from coconut shells is characterized by high purity, low dust formation, activity and high mechanical strength.