Tuesday, December 18, 2012

What Do You Get at a Shisha Shop?

By John McCree


Shisha shops, just like hookah bars, are becoming significantly common as the hookah revolution continues to spread throughout the U.S. and western world. Exposure to shisha and its relaxing experience continues to drive demand for shisha suppliers. However, as with virtually any physical product of the 21st century, shisha sales and distribution are driven more and more by the online marketplace. It doesn't imply that a local shisha shop doesn't have any sales. It definitely does. You can find shisha shops in places where there are plenty of hookah bars; places like populated towns and college towns.

What Can I Find at Shisha Stores?

Usually, any item associated with smoking shisha is available at a store. In a shisha shop you can find hookah accessories as well ash hookah components and a wide range of flavored tobacco. Four things that you will find in almost every shisha shop are:

1. Shisha tobacco - The flavorful tobacco that is burnt in the hookah is called shisha. The flavors are generally fruit based. A few of the more common brands include Starbuzz, Al Fakher, Romman, Fumari, Al Tawareg, Fantasia, and Nakhla.

2. Hookah Pipes - It is the smoking device that is used to purify and inhale shisha smoke. A lot of different styles, sizes and shapes can be found in hookah pipes. Some pipes are designed elegantly to double as an ornamental piece in the home, while certain are large with multiple hoses that can be used for multiple smokers in one shisha session.

3. Charcoal - If there is no coal, there is no smoke. Therefore, most shisha shops have a selection of charcoals too. As straightforward as it may appear, charcoals can have significantly different characteristics. You will find self igniting charcoal that should be light on one side and the rest of the charcoal burns itself. Other charcoals have to be heated in a fire or with a special charcoal heater. These charcoals usually last a bit longer than self-lighting coals, and it is contended that these give a more optimal temperature and less likelihood of chemical taste during a smoking session.

4. Hookah Accessories - There is a long list of things that can be added to a hookah for fashion or for function. Shisha stores often have clearance sales on accessories that are a little bit damaged, or products they just wish to move to get more shelf space.

Modern Day Shisha Shops

Like anything, shisha-related products can be purchased online often more easily than walking or driving to the area shop. Nonetheless, purchasing goods on the Internet has some disadvantages:

1. You will need to wait a couple of days for the product to arrive

2. Can't physically check the items before buying

3. No vendor to ask questions to

Online purchasing is best when the purchaser is more knowledgeable and knows what flavor he or she wants, which brands he trusts, and is prepared to wait a couple of days for the purchase to come.

A quick Google search can yield numerous online shops that sell hookah and shisha items.




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