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So I keep trying brands and I keep getting let down. I have read a lot of reviews in the review section, and I've ordered brands/flavors that people rave about only to be very upset when I get them. I realize this is going to be horribly subjective but I don't have income to just throw around to try every brand.

So, I've tried: Romman, Starbuzz, Nakhla, Fusion, Al-Waha
I'm not a fan of romman, something about the taste seems artificial almost. Also, I feel completely ripped off because it seems half the weight is just juice and I get nowhere near the shisha amount as say Nakhla.
I've had starbuzz at a local lounge, and it probably has the best flavor I've tried so far. Only thing is, it is pretty expensive to be ordering 250g tins, it really adds up.
Al-Waha just sucks in my opinion. Flavor doesn't last, nothing really in the buzz department.
Fusion I had high hopes. Read amazing reviews in the review section. Smelled amazing, but I hardly can taste it. Its very weak, and again nothing in the buzz department (I do enjoy a little one every now and then to wind down)
Nakhla could be the best one I've tried so far. I got double apple. Tastes OK. This is what I consider a nice buzz too.

I want to try Tangiers, but I am going to hold off on it for a little bit, so I know everyone will suggest it

Now my questions: What is this Mizo line of Nakhla like? Is it the same as og just wetter? Can someone recommend the top flavors of Nakhla? (I think its a very good bang for your buck)
What would be a high quality brand thats not quite as pricey as Starbuzz, but has the greatest flavor consistency across brand? (Nothing more irritating than getting one flavor and loving it, then buying another 250g tin and be horrible disgusted)

Anything else is welcome. Apologies for the long post! Sorry if this is a frequent question, I've just read so many reviews and everyone says everything is great and I know everything is not great.
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I pretty much smoke Tangiers, Romman, Tonic and Nakhla, and I grab random boxes here and there of AF, Fantasia, Potion, and whatever to an order to try. But those four are my GoTo's

Guess I need to make a Packing Romman Video.
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QUOTE (Stuie @ Dec 8 2009, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I pretty much smoke Tangiers, Romman, Tonic and Nakhla, and I grab random boxes here and there of AF, Fantasia, Potion, and whatever to an order to try. But those four are my GoTo's

Guess I need to make a Packing Romman Video.


What are some of your goto flavors for Nakhla? Whats the main difference between the og and Mizo? (I can't find any descriptive posts about the difference)
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No taste with fusion. I think you might be doing something wrong. Can you explain your packing method in detail?
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QUOTE (FSUReligionMan @ Dec 8 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No taste with fusion. I think you might be doing something wrong. Can you explain your packing method in detail?


Well I use a vortex bowl, because I plan on purchasing a phunnel a little later. I'm sure you can get flavor without one. I break it up and drop it in the bowl so its not packed down too tight and I leave it just a smidget under the lip or level. double layer of thin foil will 2 circles of small holes. I i place 4 halves of coco's around the edges evenly spaced. I don't get a harsh flavor whatsoever, and I always get MASSIVE clouds (most out of any brand I've used). What am I doing wrong?
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I agree, you should buy 50Grams and try the flavors out.

Nakhla is definitely one of my top favorite tobacco. Their Mizo line is very good, I have tried
Mizo Watermelon ( Very strong taste, will definitely buzz you)
Mizo Grape ( similar to AF white grape, great quality and taste. Some people say it tastes like ketchup but I think they have just been dropped on their head as little kids)

If you are looking for a Brand that has great taste and consistency than I would definitely recommend
Al Amir Premium which you can get for about $9 for a 250 gram. I have smoked a couple of their flavors from the Premium line and they're great. Best Peach I have ever smoked.
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QUOTE (nars2k @ Dec 8 2009, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree, you should buy 50Grams and try the flavors out.

Nakhla is definitely one of my top favorite tobacco. Their Mizo line is very good, I have tried
Mizo Watermelon ( Very strong taste, will definitely buzz you)
Mizo Grape ( similar to AF white grape, great quality and taste. Some people say it tastes like ketchup but I think they have just been dropped on their head as little kids)

If you are looking for a Brand that has great taste and consistency than I would definitely recommend
Al Amir Premium which you can get for about $9 for a 250 gram. I have smoked a couple of their flavors from the Premium line and they're great. Best Peach I have ever smoked.


Im definitely going to try out those Mizo flavors. Somehow I feel attached to Nakhla even though I hated it at first. I'll also give Al Amir premium a look and try a few of those out, peach being the first one!
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QUOTE (LZ22 @ Dec 8 2009, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Stuie @ Dec 8 2009, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I pretty much smoke Tangiers, Romman, Tonic and Nakhla, and I grab random boxes here and there of AF, Fantasia, Potion, and whatever to an order to try. But those four are my GoTo's

Guess I need to make a Packing Romman Video.


What are some of your goto flavors for Nakhla? Whats the main difference between the og and Mizo? (I can't find any descriptive posts about the difference)


Mizo is more modern tasting Nakhla with an AF edge to it.

My GoTo Nakhla Flavors
Margarita
Cinnamon
Orange
Mint
Chocomint


But got about 4 kilos of Nakhla to try... just can't seem to get off those... hehe.
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QUOTE (RingsMaster @ Dec 8 2009, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mizo is wetter and has much better flavor imo. mizo mint is incredible but cant be smoke by itself. im still looking to try all of the mizo line but so far im very impressed



I disagree... I packed a a bowl of it and burned it all.. yeah it took me an hr and a half, and I could only take 2-3 second pulls... but it was great... cleared my sinuses.
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Anything from nakhla is usually good. the mizo line is much wetter.

nakhlas best seller flavors seem to be double apple, and sweet melon. double apple is liqurice with a lil apple. sweet melon is canalope.

the Sherazade line of nakhla is my fave.

Marguerita
Chocomint
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Earl Grey
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[quote name='SweetNut' date='08 December 2009 - 02:14 PM' timestamp='1260306862' post='436809']
QUOTE (RingsMaster @ Dec 8 2009, 01:39 PM) mizo is wetter and has much better flavor imo. mizo mint is incredible but cant be smoke by itself. im still looking to try all of the mizo line but so far im very impressed


I disagree... I packed a a bowl of it and burned it all.. yeah it took me an hr and a half, and I could only take 2-3 second pulls... but it was great... cleared my sinuses.
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i dissagre mizo mint = what AF mint used to be.
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Al Waha has no flavor?! Are you shitting me? All of the shisha brands you named most certainly have their distinct tastes, but, again, you may be packing wrong. I've smoked plent of Al Waha and it is bomb, man. Romman as well. If Rommon dropped their price say, I dunno, 12 dollars, I would consistently buy their flavors. But for the money, Al Waha delivers.
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nak is one of my favorite brands of shisha. its cheap it smokes well and takes alot of heat which makes it hard to mess up. the flavors are really good and always consistant and mizo guava, mint, and watermelon are just the shit. go with any of nak's mizo line and you wont be let down
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