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8 Hookah Tips and Tricks You Should Incorporate into Your Hookah Routine

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The hookah in India has a history of hundreds of years, but innovation and preparation methods for hookah in the global market are just the beginning. With these swirling cultures and practices that make up your hookah and are rooted in tradition, there's always something new to learn and apply, leading us to our 8 best tricks and tips! These tips have been tried and true and have become a standard operating procedure! 1: Wash Your Hookah Between Use With attention to detail, you can pack your bowls and manage heat, but if you don't mind leaving your vase with excess juice, tobacco chips, and stagnant water for days in your vase, you might as well just throw it away. Hookahs should be washed between uses for best taste and seasonality. 2: Preserve Basic Cocktails Adding fruits, spices, herbs, or various juices can be a fun and exciting step in preparing your hookah, and we recommend it! However, milk, acidic fruits (such as lemons, limes, prunes, grapes, etc.), and alcohol sh

Pipe Smoking Mistakes to Avoid

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Smoking a pipe can be difficult. Many things can go wrong if you're not sure what you're doing. One bad experience with the pipe when you first start out can be enough to put the pipe down forever. Here at Little Goa , we want everyone to enjoy this wonderful experience as much as possible. So, to help, we've compiled some common pipe smoking mistakes and ways to avoid them. Choosing a Wrong Smoking Pipe If you've decided to be a pipe smoker, you'll want to make sure it's for you before pouring a ton of money on a fancy, high-end pipe. However, problems can quickly arise here. Briar Pipes Briar pipe is one of the most popular pipe types. It looks great, can last a lifetime, and can add amazing flavor to your smoke. However, if you have chosen a cheaper Briar pipe, it may not harden properly because this process is timed and adds production costs. The purpose of the curing process is to reduce the tannins, sap, and resins naturally present in the Briarwood. If n

Pipe Smoking - How to Smoke a Pipe like Expert

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Since I opened The Pipe Nook, I've had inquiries from many who don't yet smoke pipes, in regards to how to get into the hobby. While pipe smoking for me is the most enjoyable form of smoking, I have to admit that there is certainly a learning curve! I made many attempts along the way before I finally discovered the secrets to pipe smoking success. Below, you will find some basic tips to get you started on your pipe smoking journey.  If you're already a pipe smoker, this information is fantastic for sharing with friends.  Look for the link below to save the contents of this blog as a handy one-page reference! Things you'll need   A pipe and some tobacco. A tamping tool. A golf tee, Bolt, Pipe Nail, or any wooden or metal T-shaped object will do. A soft-flame lighter or matches. Torch lighters get too hot and can damage your pipe.   Basic Steps   1. Pack your pipe to about 75% full, to allow space at the top for the lit tobacco to "bloom." Most people recommend

Beginners Guide to Buy a Hookah in India

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Since the culture of hookah in India is one of relaxation, it's best to approach the process of hookah buying with patience. Research the subject, become familiar with the best materials and products, consider the aesthetics--what pleases most and will most enhance the smoking experience for you? Quality, beauty, and price are the broad parameters to consider when you set out to buy hookahs. While it's a good idea to have checked out any local retail outlets like Little Goa where hookahs are available, and to have tried various hookah pipes at a lounge, your best bet in meeting the above criteria is probably going to be to buy hookah online . There's simply a much broader range of hookahs available online, without the markup a brick-and-mortar store is forced to charge. For the hookah body, also called the vase, Pyrex glass or ceramic, or some other non-porous, tempered material, are the best. Avoid wood or copper. Bases come in sizes from small to large and a multi-hued a

A Look into Different Kinds of Rolling Paper

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Whatever comes and goes, the act of rolling joints and lighting will never go out of fashion! That's for sure. What makes the experience of rolling paper so memorable? Of course it's a weed. However, experienced people will agree that rolling paper makes a difference. Here's the deal: The best rolling papers make the smokey areas smooth and easy. The best rolling paper won't leave you with an uninvited cough or bad taste in your mouth. Rolling paper has its own flavor (or no flavor at all) and comes in a variety of sizes. Learning about rolling paper will help you build your joints better than ever. The rolling paper determines the flavor, burning rate and softness of the joint. Now this is the part to watch out for!! Rolling Paper Over the Years Humans have been stoned since ancient times. However, it was only 500 years ago that rolling paper started smoking. The first paper mills were built in Spain in the 15th century. Since then, rolling paper has come a long way.

Traditional Hookah and Modern Hookah: What’s the Difference

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You probably already know that hookah pipes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. However, there are 2 main categories for all hookahs: traditional hookah pipes and modern hookah pipes. Most people new to hookah smoke wonder which type of hookah is better, but traditional hookah (also called classic hookah) and modern hookah have their pros and cons. Let's take a closer look at the two types so that you can decide which hookah pipe is best for you. Traditional Hookah As the name suggests, the traditional hookah pipe is the oldest (conventional) smoked hookah, and its various designs follow cultural origins and approaches to specific materials. Traditional hookah pipes can be classified by the country or region in which the design originated (though not necessarily depending on the country in which the pipe was manufactured). The main pipes are the Egyptian Hookah Pipe, Syrian argileh, and Turkish nargileh. Egyptian Hookah Pipe Since Egyptian hookah is the most common type of tra

Smoking Chillum: What Do You Need to Know?

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Chillum is a straight conical smoking pipe . The size and shape of the chillum ensure that the smoking experience is smoother and hits better. This is because it causes a large amount of smoke to build up and cools the smoke quickly. Chillum smoking is the best way to achieve that amazing high. It is also portable and easy to pack and use. Chillums are usually filled with tobacco or hash. About 0-1.5 g of hash mixed with a little tobacco is used. To start the session, you must select a cigarette and hash. Grind the tobacco finely with an herb grinder and mix with the hash. Make a fine powder. Then make sure the chillum stone is in the correct position to prevent powder leakage when loading. Make sure the stone leaves enough space on the side to allow the smoke to pass through. Do not hold the chillum vertically. Make a cusp and hold it at a slight angle between your hands. It is recommended to use both hands to hold the chillum. If you are smoking for the first time, we recommend wra

Hookah: a New Trend of Smoking Among College Students

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For centuries, Eastern culture has adopted this simple yet quirky device called a hookah . Although the design and materials have changed over the years, the social function of the hookah remains the same. Few people are able to gather people (sometimes completely strangers) together in such an intimate way. The hookah has established itself in college towns, struggling to find a place in the US and European countries. Hookah seems to have always had a place in Eastern culture. However, hookah has recently begun to gain a foothold in the United States and European countries. Just a decade ago, hookah bars or cafes were hard to find outside the cultural districts of big cities. When you look around the big university campuses these days, a strange new type of business is emerging. While some serve foreign coffee and others serve alcoholic beverages, hookah shop and bars provide today's college students with a much-needed place to unwind after a day full of study. Driven by curiosit

Complete Guide for Beginners: How to Use Bong

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If you've never seen anyone use a water bong in person, or have only seen it from afar, this glass tool might scare you. However, they are very easy to use and very effective. In short, a water bong can cool and filter fumes to make breathing pleasant and easy. Using a water bong is one of the healthiest, easiest and cleanest ways to smoke. And they are easy to clean. Interested in how the bong works and how it is used? Don't worry we will tell you everything in this post. Learn Bong Parts The mouthpiece is the entrance to the glass bong . It's at the end of the tube where you'll place your mouth. The chamber is where the smoke collects and is inhaled. Your bowl holds the herbs you want to smoke. Some people call it a slide. Because you push it in and out of the downstem. The small tube that connects water in the bong to the bottom of the bowl is called downstem. The smoke goes through the lower stem into the water. These are the basic parts of most bongs. Some are more