Experimenting with Hookah
There are varying opinions on the best way to make hookah. Everyone has their own special preferences, and if you are into hookah smoking, experiment to find the right taste for yourself.
The first thing would be putting water in the base filling it a little above the shaft
that goes into the base of the hookah.
Some people prefer different sorts of liquor in the base. However take precautions and it is recommended to see your doctor before you try alcohol. Some people put orange juice, apple juice, red wine, etc. to spice up the tobacco with a different flavor. The thicker the liquid, the more dense the smoke. When packing the hookah with tobacco, remember the drier the tobacco is when being stuffed in the bowl, the tighter is the pack, and the thicker the smoke. Shisha should be generously packed because it burns very easily and very quickly. This can always be adjusted later.
You can even use a hollowed out apple in place of the bowl. Scrape out the inside of an apple, leaving it tapered towards the bottom. Place it on top of the stem and sprinkle the tobacco in. The tobacco should be placed against the wall of the apple in successive layers of good quality like Havana, Moassel, or Al Fakher. Cover with foil and place coal on the top. You can also mix it with other stuff, which is sure to spice up your night.
Blow through the pipe to clear up any dust or particles that may be sticking to the inside of the pipe. Do not wash the pipe unless you are sure that the pipe is washable.
Place the coal on the top and light it, and take a few drags to get it going. The drag should be like trying to drink a milkshake through a straw. Rotate the coal to avoid burning either the Shisha or foil.
Put some ice in the base to make the smoke thicker and the smoke colder. Just put enough ice to cover the bottom. Fill the water upto the normal level, because when the ice melts, the water level stays the same.
People like to add many different edible items in the base to change the taste. Adding milk makes the smoke whiter, different fruit add a variety of flavor, food coloring adds tint and you can experiment with anything you like.
