lilotaku Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Hello, My first post on this forum, but i've been smokin hookahs for a few years now. Just wondering if anyone has used the Abu Hitan Japanese charcoals because I have free access to a large quantity of them for just shipping cost. My friends and I have been using 3 kings quickstarts for a while now, so i just needed your guys' reviews. Does Abu give a long burn time and does it burn fairly clean? thank in advance to any replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I like Japanese coals and I believe I had this brand before. As far as Japanese coals go, this brand is one of the better. I found them to burn roughly the same length of time as 3 kings and maybe a bit cleaner. Some people claim an odd taste, but I liked them just fine. They need to be lit on the stove, but it is much cleaner than fingers aor natural wood chunks. Of course, like any ney coal, they demand a different technique, but I could give you pointers if you do get them. So, how does one find a deal like this on these coals? Hope this helped some. I personally would go for it. MR Bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotaku Posted November 15, 2005 Author Share Posted November 15, 2005 Hey Bubble, I actually acquired these via a friend of a friend. His dad had a cigar/pipe/smokeshop that he just got rid of and he had like 4 boxes of this stuff that he just wants to get rid of. Me and a friend just have to pay for shipping to get these to us. I would gladly take some pointers and techniques in lighting these coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aykay Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aykay Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 i dunno about japaneese coals, but i could tell you this if you can find anywhere in usa STAR COALS you should buy those, they are the best coals out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 This is where we disagree. I had some star coals and always seemed to take away some of the flavor of the tobacco. The one thing I loved about them were the speed at which they light. I wish they all would light that way. About the Japanese coals, here is what I did: I got a large tin can of sour Kraut, ate it, then cleaned up the can, punching a few small holes in the bottom. This is my coal lighting can. If you look at the japanese coals, you will see they come in a strip of 4 squares. Break apart the 4 squares. Now, take 2 small squares, saw a groove with a steak knife through the center of each square and snap them in half. After doing this to 2 squares, you will have 4 small rectangles. I take thee of the rectangles (this will probably depend on the size of your bowl. I use standard Egyptian bowls) and drop them in the can over high heat. Load your bowl and punch the holes and whatever ritual you practice. When finished, your coals will probably be starting to burn. Let them catch on fire. Once on fire, gently blow on them untill the (what once was) silver coating flakes off. I had good success by taking these 3 little rectangles and arranging them on my bowl in a triangular pattern. Now, just smoke. Remember that tastes vary. You may like them, or you may hate them. Never will know until you try them. After all, you are getting one heck of a deal. Lucky fart. Cheers buddy, MR Bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotaku Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 thanks for the tip bubble, I'll definitaly try out your technique. I guess i'll have to go out and buy a can of sour kraut to make it an authentic "Mr. Bubble" experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 My company and my friend's company would be interested providing they are indeed Abu Hitham coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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