grill vogel Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 so i started smoking about two months ago and i loved that first drag i took. i had a tin of al fakher grape and it was such a distinguished taste and flavor. nowadays, i can barely taste any of the flavors i smoke. for instance, orange al fakher is a very strong flavor. i loved it the first few times i smoked it - the citrus was very distinct. now i can barely taste the smoke or smell the smoke.to sum up, any of you guys on the forum experience the whole "losing taste/smell/flavor" phenomenon? is it cause im smoking too much (everyday) and that my senses are getting used to the shisha? im curious to see what you guys think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I smoke every day and never lose the taste for it. I'm guessing your tobacco wasn't properly stored and your packing/heat managment were off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grill vogel Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 QUOTE (FSUReligionMan @ Sep 30 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I smoke every day and never lose the taste for it. I'm guessing your tobacco wasn't properly stored and your packing/heat managment were off.i keep my al fakher in the tubs they come in. i think my nasal cavities are a little skewed, because i sleep with a breathing apparatus that dries up my nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 might need to clean your pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjacksm Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I hear ya, it may be just the Al Fakher, try going for something more intense in the Flavor. Al Fakher has intense flavor but I have also notice that flavor doesn't last long with Al Fakher pass a couple months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 QUOTE (Arcane @ Sep 30 2009, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>might need to clean your pipe.might need to clean your nose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grill vogel Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 so i cleaned my pipe out, packed by bowl the way i use to (a little lower), and double wrapped the foil, and it seemed to have helped!heat management and packing issues indeed. and the cleaning might have helped too (although i cleaned it a week ago).thx for the advice guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 also could be how you store your tobacco. the containers you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NimbleCow Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I thought an unclean hookah would only contribute ghosted flavors--but could it actually limit flavor intensity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 i had that issue turned out my pipe wasnt air tight, i needed a new stem gromet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grill vogel Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 i think most of my problem had to do with heat management. its only up until recently that i started single foiling the bowl and i'd get HUGE clouds but less flavor problem solved (hopefully) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grill vogel Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 QUOTE (grill vogel @ Sep 30 2009, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i think most of my problem had to do with heat management. its only up until recently that i started single foiling the bowl and i'd get HUGE clouds but less flavor problem solved (hopefully)i forgot to add that i went back to double wrapping the foil. wooord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I can barely taste any of my shisha lately but I know it's because of allergies. It's just that time of year here with the changing of the season. In fact, I've had to lay off hookah for the last week, keeps making me feel unwell and headachy and I'm not enjoying it anyway because of the allergies. Will be really glad when some of this pollen has settled. I miss the enjoyment of hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilsquirrel Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Its allergies for me too, I live in Nevada and allergic to sagebrush pollen.(and Nevada is ALL sagebrush) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 QUOTE (Evilsquirrel @ Oct 1 2009, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Its allergies for me too, I live in Nevada and allergic to sagebrush pollen.(and Nevada is ALL sagebrush)Purple sage (not really a sage) is one of the culprits here. And it's blooming madly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilsquirrel Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 QUOTE (Genie @ Oct 1 2009, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Evilsquirrel @ Oct 1 2009, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Its allergies for me too, I live in Nevada and allergic to sagebrush pollen.(and Nevada is ALL sagebrush)Purple sage (not really a sage) is one of the culprits here. And it's blooming madly.NHT related? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 QUOTE (Evilsquirrel @ Oct 1 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>NHT related? lolHardly! But quite pretty to look at. Have heard the blooms can be made into a tea to help loosen chest congestion, ironic since they cause so much head congestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilsquirrel Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) I suppose your talking about the "purple sage" ""Leucophyllum frutescens"", which as far as I know cant be made into tea to cure sinus problems, and is found only in Texas.The "Purple Sage" that can be used to make a tea to decrease sweating, salivation, and mucous secretions in the sinuses, throat, and lungs. and can be used as a stomach tonic and to cure sore throats is ""Salvia dorrii"" not found in Texas.I don't want to get into it more in fear of getting in trouble. Edited October 1, 2009 by Evilsquirrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 QUOTE (Evilsquirrel @ Oct 1 2009, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I suppose your talking about the "purple sage" ""Leucophyllum frutescens"", which as far as I know cant be made into tea to cure sinus problems, and is found only in Texas.The "Purple Sage" that can be used to make a tea to decrease sweating, salivation, and mucous secretions in the sinuses, throat, and lungs. and can be used as a stomach tonic and to cure sore throats is ""Salvia dorrii"" not found in Texas.I don't want to get into it more in fear of getting in trouble.I never implied it could be used to cure sinus problems. What I said was that I heard it could be used to ease chest congestion. Doesn't mean I believe it. People around here pick the blossoms, make a tea with it, and drink it and swear it helps them get over chest colds. Personally, I have no interest in trying it. If the deer won't even eat it then I'm not going to attempt ingesting it in any form. Me? I prefer a big ol' plate of something super hot and spicy as a remedy any kind of congestion--even if it's only short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilsquirrel Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 QUOTE (Genie @ Oct 1 2009, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Evilsquirrel @ Oct 1 2009, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I suppose your talking about the "purple sage" ""Leucophyllum frutescens"", which as far as I know cant be made into tea to cure sinus problems, and is found only in Texas.The "Purple Sage" that can be used to make a tea to decrease sweating, salivation, and mucous secretions in the sinuses, throat, and lungs. and can be used as a stomach tonic and to cure sore throats is ""Salvia dorrii"" not found in Texas.I don't want to get into it more in fear of getting in trouble.I never implied it could be used to cure sinus problems. What I said was that I heard it could be used to ease chest congestion. Doesn't mean I believe it. People around here pick the blossoms, make a tea with it, and drink it and swear it helps them get over chest colds. Personally, I have no interest in trying it. If the deer won't even eat it then I'm not going to attempt ingesting it in any form. Me? I prefer a big ol' plate of something super hot and spicy as a remedy any kind of congestion--even if it's only short term.my friend makes this Curry Chicken that's amazing, my head feels great afterword, but my stomache is another story. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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