Facetious Toast Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Hello, I recently purchased some 3Kings quick light coals and tried them out tonight with some friends. However, throughout the whole session we never really got too great of a flavor from the shisha it was just very 'charcoaly' tasting. Is this similar to experiences you guys have had with 3kings or could it be from other factors? (Such as some of my shisha being a tinsey bit dried out even though it is kept in a few ziplocs.) So basically are three kings coals just bad and have a horrible flavor or is there a way that I can go about making them work better? I have used other brands of quicklights in the past and have not had an issue with flavor. ThanksToast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rooker Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 QUOTE (Facetious Toast) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hello,I recently purchased some 3Kings quick light coals and tried them out tonight with some friends. However, throughout the whole session we never really got too great of a flavor from the shisha it was just very 'charcoaly' tasting. Is this similar to experiences you guys have had with 3kings or could it be from other factors? (Such as some of my shisha being a tinsey bit dried out even though it is kept in a few ziplocs.) So basically are three kings coals just bad and have a horrible flavor or is there a way that I can go about making them work better? I have used other brands of quicklights in the past and have not had an issue with flavor. ThanksToastHey Toast. 3 Kings are some of the best quick lights on the market. I've never had this problem with them, so I really don't know what could be the cause. I don't get the charcoal flavor you are talking about, either. I don't really have any suggestions right now, but I can find some answers.TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj154906 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 QUOTE (txhookahman @ Jun 12 2007, 09:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hey Toast. 3 Kings are some of the best quick lights on the market. I've never had this problem with them, so I really don't know what could be the cause. I don't get the charcoal flavor you are talking about, either. I don't really have any suggestions right now, but I can find some answers.TXI'm not a huge fan of quicklights, but if I have to use them, I use 3 Kings. I've never had any problems with them outside of my normal dissatisfaction with quicklights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadpipecinch21 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 my guess is that you're doing what i used to...i'd just light one corner then sit it on top of the shisha...while it's lighting all of that chemical taste gets on to the shisha and ruins the bowl. Just set them off to the side on a piece of tin foil or something like that till they're fully lit...they'll work much better that way,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezie Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Make sure you fully light the coal reh hot and make sure it start to ash. Break them into half and put them on the outer edge of your bowl. It should give you huge clouds of smoke and if it's too harsh take off one of the coal. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I recommend breaking them into quarters. 3 Kings do seem to have a shelf life...their lighting gets weaker over time. Make sure they are lit all the way before smoking with them. 3 Kings (that is, in the process of lighting) have a very pronounced flavor. Breaking them into quarters will help to make them light faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facetious Toast Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 what is a good way of breaking coals in half or fourths? Whenever I try there always seems to be the chance where I end up breaking it into quite a few smaller pieces and one large piece. ThanksToast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theophage Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 QUOTE (Facetious Toast @ Jun 13 2007, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>what is a good way of breaking coals in half or fourths? Whenever I try there always seems to be the chance where I end up breaking it into quite a few smaller pieces and one large piece. ThanksToastUsing a serrated knife is usually the quickest and cleanest way to do it. You can also score the coal with the poker that comes with the tongs, then snap it in half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj154906 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 QUOTE (Theophage @ Jun 13 2007, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Facetious Toast @ Jun 13 2007, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>what is a good way of breaking coals in half or fourths? Whenever I try there always seems to be the chance where I end up breaking it into quite a few smaller pieces and one large piece. ThanksToastUsing a serrated knife is usually the quickest and cleanest way to do it. You can also score the coal with the poker that comes with the tongs, then snap it in half.I've also found the serrated knife approach to be rather effective, though it does leave you with a significant amount of coal dust, which, depending on your style, you could snort, or light on fire, or, if you're lame, just brush into the trash can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 It will happen, Grasp it firmly, not too firmly, right where you want to break it. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be like a charcoal splittin' machine, only breaking one in 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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