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Once you’ve bought your nargile and you are starting to enjoy smoking this unusual hubbly-bubbly, it’s time to consider something you may not have thought about before: cleaning.That’s right; nargilehs need to be cleaned periodically. The water in the vase acts as a filter for the smoke, and should be replaced after every use. Also, smoke and particles can cling to the inside of the stem or hoses. If your nargile gets too dirty it will not draw properly, or the smoke can start to taste stale. A regular cleaning regimen will prevent this. Make sure that you have a nargile cleaning brush among your nargile accessories. A Quick Guide to nargile Cleaning It’s actually not difficult to clean a nargile. Make sure you use very hot water to clean the vase and stem, and that you never use water on the hoses unless they are made of washable plastic. Most importantly, however, remember that you can never use soap to clean a nargile; the residue will alter the flavor of the smoke. You can use a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda.To clean the vase, simply empty it, fill it with hot water, and scrub it with a nargile cleaning brush. The stem is even simpler to clean: just run very hot tap water through it, until the water runs clear. As for the hoses, carefully detach them from the nargile, and then blow strongly through them to clear away any particles and dirt. It’s best to do this outdoors.Once your nargiles parts are cleaned, let them dry thoroughly. The best way to get them fully dry is to let them sit overnight on a towel. They’ll be ready again by morning. Another point to remember: always let the nargile dry thoroughly before you smoke it again; the only water in the pipe while smoking should be at the bottom of the vase.As you see, its really not too hard to clean a nargile. The cleaning regimen described here should be done about every 7 to 10 days, depending on how often you smoke your nargile. Most people will change the water in the vase before every smoking session, since nargile smoke tastes best when filtered through clean water.

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The words water pipe make most people instantly think of a bong, but a water pipe is also known as a <a href=”http://www.thehookahmonster.com/hookahs.html”>hookah pipe</a> or nargile; depending on what country you’re in, as each has a different term for the same thing. Hookah pipes been used for centuries throughout the world.It has been reported that, centuries ago, an Indian physician by the name of Hakim Abul Fateh Gilani originated the water pipe. Europeans had introduced tobacco to India, and Dr. Gilani looked for a way to purify the tobacco’s smoke. The water pipe operates by a combination of water filtration and indirect heat. A water pipe can have single or multiple stems, and is used to smoke hookah tobacco, which is also known as shisha tobacco. Shisha is a sticky form of tobacco that’s been flavored with honey, molasses, and/or fruit extracts.Your water pipe / hookah pipe / nargile requires regular cleaning – about every 5 to 10 days. It’s very easy to do; all you need is hot water, a little dishwashing liquid, and a brush. Your online resource where you buy hookah even carries brushes that are specifically designed for cleaning hookah pipes. Once clean, it’s important that it dry completely before your next smoking session. Just to be safe, let it air dry overnight. Don’t slack off on the regular cleanings, because it not only adds to the lifetime of your hookah pipe, it also helps to guarantee a pleasant smoking experience each time you light your hookah tobacco.The water you use in your hookah pipe should be changed each time you smoke. You can ensure a satisfying smoke by filling your base only halfway with water, making sure that only 1 or 2 inches of stem are submerged. This gives the smoke enough room to expand within the hookah pipe before your inhale it. And, to add to the excitement that is hookah, try different kinds of liquids, from juices to sodas, or milk – even wine or liquor. Let your creativity guide you. Some people like to add ice to their liquids, and some people even chill their hookah hoses!Your smoking accessories also contribute to a great smoking experience. A long-burning charcoal equals a long smoking session (about an hour). When you’re planning on smoking your hookah pipe, make sure you light you charcoal first. Producing thick and white clouds means you’ve prepared your hookah pipe properly.Another important accessory is the smoking bowl. The traditional bowl of the Egyptian hookah is made of clay from the banks of the Nile River. Today, however, phunnel bowls are popular because they better contain the juice of the hookah tobacco. Otherwise, it can leak down the stem into the liquid. Yes, the people who smoke hookah take it very seriously. You will, too, when you become part of this centuries old tradition.

I want to buy a hookah – just a small one.
I recently bought a bowl from this one headshop, but i can’t remember if they sold hookahs.
do head shops normall sell hookahs?
if not, where else can i buy hookah?
How much is a smalll one?

I am sure you can but don’t get caught with it in your possession as it is considered drug paraphernalia.

L8r

Hooka is a misspelling for the proper way to spell this unique, middle-eastern waterpipe, also known as Hookah. I’ve seen it spelled hukka, hookuh, and many other ways, but the most common way to spell it wrong is definitely hooka.

Sometimes, people will even refer to the combination of shisha and hookah or the flavored tobacco itself (shisha) as hookah. There are many, many ways to misspell or call this social smoking habit – in some counties, a different word is used, like nargile, argile, nagile, or other forms. Some people just call a hooka a waterpipe, others call it a bong.

Anyhow, whatever way you call or spell hookah, be sure to enjoy one and relax, dude!

I am donating blood, and I was wondering if it was bad to hookah smoke about 10 hours later.

I have smoked with in an hour or two several times after giving blood with no effects at all. I don’t see why it would.

When I read these questions and answers, I often wonder if they’re men or women – I think it makes a difference. If you’re concerned about it, or about any ill effects, I’d smoke an herbal like soex instead of a regular shisha tobacco. Let us know how it goes!

Egypt has long been known in the Middle East as the best place to get a hookah and hookah accessories. The land of the pharaohs, pyramids, and sphinx is also the Motherland of the shisha (the Egyptian word for hookah). Egyptian artisans still make hookahs the old-fashioned way — by hand and with a great deal of pride in craftsmanship. Making an egyptian hookah is still a family tradition, and the best hookah makers in Egypt have earned their spots through the continuity of traditional techniques. (ex: Khalil Mamoon)

Glass bases are still made from hand-blown colored glass, and artists still decorate them by hand using paint, glitter, decals, or etching. Hoses are made entirely by hand, from the cutting of the fabric, to the turning of the wood that will become the handles, to the addition of decorative elements such as braid, fringe, or fur. Shafts may be made of metals like stainless steel, brass, or chrome plated brass, but those metals are formed by the hands of master craftsmen, put together by skilled welders, and sometimes etched or decorated by artisans. Potters still use a potting wheel to make the clay bowls that we call the “head.” In short, every part of a genuine Egyptian hookah is crafted by hand using traditional techniques which results in a one-of-a-kind product every time. Egyptian hookahs are so admired and respected throughout the Middle East that you’d be hard pressed to find a pipe in another Middle Eastern country that does not have some part that was made in Egypt!

When the hookah craze hit the United States, the cultural icon of the Middle East fell prey to the assembly line mentality. It didn’t take long for the hookah to be added to the list of counterfeit products being mass produced in China for export to the American market. Because neither the owners of manufacturing plants or assembly line workers in China have a cultural stake or identity associated with the product, the hookahs that they produce involve no artistry. The glass bases are molded and then spray painted; the glass itself is not colored. Any designs on the glass are likewise spray painted on by machines. Machine-made plastic hoses with plastic or simulated wood ends have no decorative elements on them. Machines mold shafts made from tin, aluminum, or a combination of those metals with stainless steel; sometimes, machines spray paint them in a color to match the glass. Porcelain, a material for which the Chinese are famous, has replaced the traditional clay bowl made from the rich clay of the banks of the Nile River. Cold, computerized Chinese machines have replaced the intimate touch of the Egyptian craftsmen whose work is a source of pride.

Characteristics of an Authentic Egyptian Hookah

• Authentic Egyptian hookahs are still handmade using centuries old traditional methods. Crafted by the hands of people who have a cultural stake and identity in their product, every aspect of the authentic Egyptian hookah involves artistry and craftsmanship.

• The base of an authentic Egyptian hookah is hand blown colored glass that comes in a variety of shapes and colors with hand painted designs. The most telling aspect of an authentic Egyptian base is its characteristic bands of genuine 18K gold or platinum paint.

• Egyptian hoses are handcrafted using traditional methods and materials; they vary in style, color, and decorative elements.

• Shafts are hand formed stainless steel, brass, or chrome plated brass in various heights, number of hose holders, designs, and decorative elements. Egyptian shafts are never made of aluminum or spray painted in a color to match the glass base!

• An authentic Egyptian hookah is always sold with the same number of hoses that the shaft will hold. If you’re buying a 2-hose hookah, you get 2 hoses!

• Anyone who sells authentic Egyptian hookahs will have replacement parts available. Glass bases break and hoses should be replaced every few months for the sake of hygiene, so it is important to have access to individual parts for your hookah.

To truly appreciate the cultural significance of the hookah and get the most of out of the hookah experience, you must have the real thing! While the price of some of the Chinese imports may look attractive, please keep in mind that this is definitely a case of getting what you pay for. A product that cannot stand up to the usage for which it was made is no longer a bargain when it has to be replaced over and over again. Buy an authentic Egyptian hookah and support the artisans and craftsmen who, in a world dominated by machine-made goods, continue to make hookahs the way they and their families have for centuries.

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