How do I build a hookah bowl?

The hookah bowl, which is often included in starter and complete sets, is attached to the top of the smoking column and filled with tobacco to smoke with the hookah.

Prepare the hookah tobacco: To distribute the molasses, the tobacco should be stirred in the tin. In addition, all stems and hard parts should be sorted out. To remove excess molasses, the hookah tobacco should also be dabbed before building the head.

Fill the tobacco into the hookah bowl: The tobacco must be filled into the hookah bowl, but not all the way to the edge, leaving a small gap. It should also not be pressed too tightly so that the air can circulate.

Attach aluminium foil: A layer of aluminium foil must be attached to the head and several holes must be poked with a toothpick or needle to allow the smoke to circulate. A special hookah chimney attachment or smokebox can also be used to replace the aluminium foil.

Light the charcoal: Light the coal and wait until it has glowed completely. Then place the charcoal on the aluminium foil or charcoal screen and make sure it is evenly distributed.

Smoking the hookah: After the charcoal has been placed on the shisha head, you can start a slow and regular smoke through the mouthpiece. Be sure to rotate the charcoal regularly so that the tobacco is heated evenly and the flavour develops evenly.