subject: HOW TO HOOKAH [print this page] HOW TO HOOKAH HOW TO HOOKAH
Hookah also better known as shisha is a sort of pipe of water generally used in the countries like Middle East and also in Asia.
Hookahs are used for smoking tobacco as well as various other forms such as fruity flavored hookah which are tobacco free materials. This has made smoking increasingly popular in places of hangouts such as in cafes in cities of the US. Before taking a hookah bar one should know the basics regarding how to hookah . This is followed by a certain series of steps which will contribute to your knowledge of how to hookah.
One must make sure the presence of stem, base, tongs, tray and bowl with grommets. Firstly, the base is to be filled with water until the level of water covers 1 inch of the stem part and the grommet's base should be kept moist. The shaft is now inserted inside the base so as to insure tightness. Then, a tray should be placed at the topmost part of this shaft and then a bowl grommet has to be placed over its top.
Following materials are required for setting up of a bowl Flavored tobacco, some tongs, and a large metal bowl. The tobacco is firstly broken in order to get a smooth smoke and the flavored tobacco is sprinkled into the given bowl. Small holes are then poked into a tin foil with the help of a toothpick. If the metal bowl screen is not being used and the full bowl is then placed on topmost point of the shaft and then we should do the above said. Then we take a small piece of some charcoal which is lighted using the tongs and then placed upon the bowl of metal screen or tin foil.
A couple of some puffs will then complete your process of hookah smoking. One important point to be kept in mind is that the flavored tobacco should never be burnt. The ingredients which are mixed with the flavored tobacco such as honey, Glycerin and molasses keep on evaporating and smoked. There are chances of getting a harsh smoke if the charcoal is placed over a completely dried bowl.
