Probably, you have already tried smoking hookah in a hookah café or lounge for the first time. Now, you might be planning to make your setup so you can blow some dense, flavored smoke clouds but in the warmth of your own home. You checked out online tutorials, packed your bowl, heated coals, and took a few puffs, but to your dismay, it still doesn’t feel like the one you smoked in the lounge. It is the most common query hookah lovers have.
Generally, hookah smokers’ first smoking experience takes place in a hookah lounge or café and sets the expectation high. Hence it becomes disappointing when you could not get the same enjoyment during your home sessions. However, that does not mean you can smoke it like you are in a hookah lounge. Stay tuned as we are going to share how you can do it.
Setting Up Your Hookah As They Do in Hookah Lounge
To do so, you need to adhere to a few essential things like the following ones.
Water Level
Ensure the amount of water you put into your base is neither too low nor too high otherwise, it will lead to an unpleasant smoke session. If the water level is too low, then the smoke won’t be filtered or cooled down. Fill in as much water so around half an inch of your down stem gets submerged in the water. Now you can start connecting the other parts like the base, stem, and tray to your hookah.
Packing Your Bowl Right
Egyptian clay bowl is one of the most preferred bowls in the lounges. Take a pinch of the shisha and start sprinkling it into the bowl in a way, so it doesn’t block the small holes at the bottom of the bowl. Pack it till the edge or just below it. Packing the tobacco dense will restrict the airflow, and you will not get good flavors.
Covering It with Aluminum Foil
You can use pre-punched aluminum foils or a double layer of heavy-duty foil as they transfer heat better. Avoid the non-stick aluminum foil. Pull the foil down on the sides of the bowl and constrain against the edge. With a pin or toothpick start poking holes in a spiral motion from the edges and gradually move towards the center.
Prepare Your Coals
To ignite your coals, you will need an electric burner or a flame lighter depending on which kind of coals you are using. Set your coals to heat up as you start packing your bowl. They need time to heat up evenly. Flip them in between so there is no black spot visible. Depending on the coal type, size, and shape, you may need up to three units. Place the heat coals at a regular gap towards the edge or it will burn your shisha. Give it a few minutes before taking your first puff. You will need to take a few puffs before you can start enjoying it.
Add Some Hookah Lounge Vibes
Add the missing lounge vibes with some dark lightning, multicolored lights flashing rhythmically, and loud music. However, depending on your mood you can always change the settings. You can also try setting your hookah in your game room if you like to play while smoking. The basic idea is to help you relax so you can relax and enjoy the extravagance of smoking your hookah.
Get ready, and transform your home into your very personal hookah lounge.
Also, try setting your hookah in your game room if you like to play while smoking. The basic idea is to help you relax so you can relax and enjoy the extravagance of smoking your hookah.
Get ready, and transform your home into your very personal hookah lounge.