Hookah driving is a real art. Many people, having smoked tasty somewhere in an institution, are inspired and begin to try to score on their own. But this is far from being obtained by everyone, which is not surprising - after all, here, as in any other business, there are rules and secrets.
And now it’s worth briefly telling about how to fill a hookah so that there is a lot of smoke, so that it does not get bitter and please its taste for as long as possible.
Classic approach
Each hookahman scores in different ways, following his own special "chips", which he identified in the process of practice. This is an element of creativity. But now we will talk about how to hammer a hookah so that there is a lot of smoke, according to the classical principle.
So, the procedure is as follows:
- We must take the bowl and pour tobacco into it - approximately 10-15 grams. The amount of tobacco should be such that a few millimeters remain from the mixture to the edge of the bowl.
- After that, it must be poured into the hand and mashed for 10-15 seconds, so that each leaf is re-saturated with syrup.
- Then the tobacco is laid out on a paper towel. Hands should be washed and dried, and the mixture slightly dampen with a napkin. All stems, veins and “sticks” must be taken away and thrown away.
- After this, the tobacco should be slightly chopped. You can use scissors or a knife for this.
- The next step is to put the tobacco in the bowl. It must be loosened, made fluffy, and in the middle to form a "well" (hole) with an awl or a toothpick.
We can say that on this half of the job is done.
Warming up
Talking about how to hammer a hookah so that there is a lot of smoke, one cannot but mention the importance of warming up.
It is necessary to carefully monitor this moment. Because tobacco syrup contains sugar, which starts to burn at a temperature of 160-170 degrees. And this is fraught with a terrible aftertaste and the smell of burnt caramel, which strongly “hits” the throat.
But the more glycerol in the tobacco mixture, the more heat will be required. Three coals are enough (coconut, of course). Suitable "Cocobrico", "Oasis" or "Panda." But if there is a lot of sugar in tobacco, the temperature will need to be raised gradually, warming it evenly. To do this, use a cap or cap from kalauda.
And yes, it’s important to clarify one caveat. The coals must be put on the bowl completely hot, red! If you do not completely ignite them, then there will be an unpleasant aftertaste, and in the future the head will begin to hurt.
By the way, if in the process of smoking it seems that the hookah has become too strong or has begun to be bitter, it is recommended to remove one corner.
Which bowl to use?
Hookah masters work with a variety of models. There are innumerable dozens of varieties. But for beginners, the silicone bowl is ideal. How to hammer a hookah so that there is a lot of smoke and is not bitter? Use this bowl! Here are its benefits:
- Excellent heat dissipation.
- Easy air circulation between tobacco leaves.
- Low absorbency. Unlike clay bowls, characterized by a porous structure, silicone poorly absorb the smells of mixtures. So you can use it for a long time (about a year).
- Excellent taste transfer.
- Smoke. As already mentioned, silicone does not absorb anything. Glycerin, which gives smoke during evaporation, is also true - it remains in the bowl without penetrating into the pores of the material (they simply do not exist).
- "Softness" of smoking. Even strong tobaccos crammed with silicone will not hit your throat and lungs.
By the way, using this cup, you will not have to make the notorious well. Tobacco is simply laid out around a circle in the center of which a “tubercle” rises with holes for circulation.
Which tobacco is better?
All of the above should be taken into account if you want to know how to hammer a hookah so that there is a lot of smoke. The tips are valuable, and many do not succeed precisely because they are ignored.
But what about tobacco? Which is better? In fact, there is not much difference. The master will make the hookah smoky on any tobacco. But for beginners it is better to use one of the following:
- Fumari
- The Daily Hook.
- "Gin".
- Adalya.
- "Nahla."
- Sherbetley.
- Spectrum.
These are light tobaccos. The heavier ones include Dark Side, Tangiers, Matryoshka, Total Flame, WTO, D-mini. But you need to warm them up slowly.
By the way, there is also Chabakko tobacco. This is a unique product that is tobacco based on a tea blend. It has a very original, soft and unusual aroma, so lovers of originality should try it.
About smoking style
Above it was briefly described how to hammer a hookah so that there is a lot of smoke. The rules are simple, and if you take them into account, then everything will work out. In the process of practice, a person will fill his hand, learn the specifics of tobaccos and learn to hammer a hookah well.
But there is one more important nuance - the style of smoking. There will never be much smoke if you make slow or short puffs. In addition, because of this, tobacco will quickly burn.
Therefore, you need to tighten with full lungs. If there is a fear of fortress, then it is better to use very light tobacco or even those that do not contain nicotine.