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[24 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
Hookah Myths, Part 1: Bigger Hookah, Better Smoke

It’s a popular misconception that a bigger hookah means bigger and better smoke. But this is untrue. Let’s look at the facts.

Larger Hookahs Often Have Traditional Chambers

Larger hookahs have a number of great advantages, but also their fair share of drawbacks.

Bigger hookahs, hookahs larger than about 30”, are usually made in the Middle East according to many traditional standards. For example, larger hookahs frequently employ what’s called a ‘traditional chamber’. This is a reference to the inner-workings of the hookah…

Black Moassel, Featured, How-Tos & Tips, Set-Up, Smoking »

[24 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
Great Smoke from the Bottom of a Tub of Soft Black

I know it’s tempting to look into the bottom of an almost-empty tub of Al Fakher Soft Black and see all that juicy goodness and think, “this is going to be great!” But don’t be fooled! All that juice in there is actually going to create all kinds of problems.

JM's Hookah, Reviews, Tobacco »

[22 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
JM’s Hookah Orange Delight

Orange Delight is a citrus blend of orange flavors, like tangerine, mandarin and naval oranges. It also has a very subtle mint cooling sensation that goes a long way to making this flavor surprisingly refreshing.

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[21 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
Social Smoke releases exclusive Madgy Zidan branded hookahs, Facebook contest

Social Smoke, the maker of the modern hookah shisha by the same name, has officially released their own line of custom paired and branded hookahs, manufactured by the popular Madgy Zidan.

The new pipe offering boasts a solid brass construction and Social Smoke branded glass pyramid base…

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[20 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
Social Smoke Watermelon

Watermelon is Social Smoke’s stab at a flavor that almost every brand in the market tries. Social Smoke’s version is lighter, crisper and more refreshing than many competitors, however it still remains a very sweet candy caricature of the real thing. Imagine a slightly more realistic version of Bubbleyum chewing gum, but in tobacco form.