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So I left my Nak DA to get rid of the anise flavor and the first two bowls had nearly no anise flavor at all. Come back the next day and bam, all anise flavor. Any ideas here? Should I just leave it out 24-7? I absolutely hate anise flavor and was so happy nakhla didnt taste like it at first.
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QUOTE (SilentBob @ Jan 16 2009, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I left my Nak DA to get rid of the anise flavor and the first two bowls had nearly no anise flavor at all. Come back the next day and bam, all anise flavor. Any ideas here? Should I just leave it out 24-7? I absolutely hate anise flavor and was so happy nakhla didnt taste like it at first.


When you put it up after the first two bowls, did you put it into a sealed container? I've been smoking Nakhla DA for almost 7 years, and recently was the first time I stored it in a glass, gasketed container. I smoked a bowl after opening the original packaging, then stored it in the sealed container. That bowl was normal - DA always has some anise flavor. A week or so later, I had another bowl out of the sealed container - it reaked of anise...when smoked, it was like smoking licorise instead of DA. I'm thinking of moving it back into a container that's not so tightly sealed to see if that changes anything. I suppose that it could be humidity related.
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QUOTE (thecyrax @ Jan 16 2009, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nakhla DA and the Anise flavor go hand in hand. It is SUPPOSED to be there.
I guess you're basically trying to suppress the Anise? Why not just try a different flavor?


If anyone knows what Nakhla DA tastes like, it's me. I've smoke Nakhla DA for 7 years, now - it was the very first shisha I tried. I think SilentBob MAY be experiencing the same thing I recently did, and this level of anise isn't how it is supposed to be - it was like pure licorice. I actually couldn't taste ANY apple flavor at all. None. I think it only became that way possibly because I put it in an airtight container, but I'm not sure.
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QUOTE (GreatPigHookah @ Jan 16 2009, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thecyrax @ Jan 16 2009, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nakhla DA and the Anise flavor go hand in hand. It is SUPPOSED to be there.
I guess you're basically trying to suppress the Anise? Why not just try a different flavor?


If anyone knows what Nakhla DA tastes like, it's me. I've smoke Nakhla DA for 7 years, now - it was the very first shisha I tried. I think SilentBob MAY be experiencing the same thing I recently did, and this level of anise isn't how it is supposed to be - it was like pure licorice. I actually couldn't taste ANY apple flavor at all. None. I think it only became that way possibly because I put it in an airtight container, but I'm not sure.


From what i've read and noticed, it seems like a stronger flavor that cannot be easily hidden, like anise or liquorice for example, is always gonna be really present no matter what the state of the tobacco. However, a fruit flavor like apple wiht come in and out depending on how "comfortable" the tobacco is.

Seems to me if you want the fruit to come through more, let it acclimate. I don't know if its a good idea for Nakhla, but I never airtight seal Tangiers.
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QUOTE (GreatPigHookah @ Jan 16 2009, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thecyrax @ Jan 16 2009, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nakhla DA and the Anise flavor go hand in hand. It is SUPPOSED to be there.
I guess you're basically trying to suppress the Anise? Why not just try a different flavor?


If anyone knows what Nakhla DA tastes like, it's me. I've smoke Nakhla DA for 7 years, now - it was the very first shisha I tried. I think SilentBob MAY be experiencing the same thing I recently did, and this level of anise isn't how it is supposed to be - it was like pure licorice. I actually couldn't taste ANY apple flavor at all. None. I think it only became that way possibly because I put it in an airtight container, but I'm not sure.



This is exactly the problem. I don't mind a light light anise aftertaste, like they're supposed to be. But when the DA goes from tasting like actual two apples to pure anise there's a problem. Thanks for the input Great Pig...I left the DA in the al waha tub without the lid and it seems to be helping.
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QUOTE (SilentBob @ Jan 16 2009, 08:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I left my Nak DA to get rid of the anise flavor and the first two bowls had nearly no anise flavor at all. Come back the next day and bam, all anise flavor. Any ideas here? Should I just leave it out 24-7? I absolutely hate anise flavor and was so happy nakhla didnt taste like it at first.


Anise flavoring is to be expected of any DA... Why buy DA if you don't like it? When I tried bahraini apple from Layalina it just tasted of apples. Edited by Ralleac
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Last night i tried the Nakhla DA i had left out for about 5 hours. Nothing spectacular, it tastes a little less heavy anise than normal but not more fruity/apple flavour. I might try the stuff i left out since yesterday to see if that will make a difference
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QUOTE (Ralleac @ Jan 16 2009, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SilentBob @ Jan 16 2009, 08:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I left my Nak DA to get rid of the anise flavor and the first two bowls had nearly no anise flavor at all. Come back the next day and bam, all anise flavor. Any ideas here? Should I just leave it out 24-7? I absolutely hate anise flavor and was so happy nakhla didnt taste like it at first.


Anise flavoring is to be expected of any DA... Why buy DA if you don't like it? When I tried bahraini apple from Layalina it just tasted of apples.


I buy DA bc I like the flavor of DA with the light after taste of anise. Not an anise punch to the mouth.
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