indian_villager Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hey guys I have a classmate who is currently visiting Cairo and he asked me if I wanted anything, I already said a hookah but would any of you be aware of shisha that is specific to Egypt or the Arabic speaking world? Anything notably good? And if so flavors from the specific brands that set them apart. Thanks, Alex J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I can't speak for Egypt, but having been all over Lebanon and the Gulf, I haven't really seen any brands you can't get here or easily online: Nakhla and al Fakher are HUGE there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seefoodlover Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 nakhla is really cheap over there. about $5 for 500g. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 [quote name='seefoodlover' date='14 January 2010 - 12:04 AM' timestamp='1263445445' post='445197'] nakhla is really cheap over there. about $5 for 500g. [/quote] I already get Naklah pretty cheap locally. And I currently have more tobacco than sense. So if I were to pick up something, it would be something extraordinary. Thanks for the input though, it is truly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_T Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Was there a member here that got a special mint or apple from over there that's not available here? My mind is not running at 100%, so this could be completely false... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzbizz Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 [quote name='Jeff_T' date='14 January 2010 - 02:02 AM' timestamp='1263459732' post='445242'] Was there a member here that got a special mint or apple from over there that's not available here? My mind is not running at 100%, so this could be completely false... [/quote] I think I know what you're talking about. He had pointed someone in the direction to acquire it and there were some pictures of it... I can't remember the name though, but he said it was the best apple or DA ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo_Master Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 There's a ton if brands that have not made their ways over seas, either because of no demand or they are too small of a company. Personally, I would look for the hand made stuff, go around shops and what not. You will find mostly Nakhla over there from what I have heard and saw when i was there. No point in buying a kilo of Nakhla for 4 bucks when there's a diamond in the rough hiding somewhere. I would think one of the lounges would have a hook up and they get a great hand made tobacco they serve exclusively in their shop, maybe... I'm sure there's good brands over there, but your friend probably won't find them, or bring back one that's terrible. It's impossible to tell how good they are just by looking at them. You would have to try them in a cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 [quote name='Hippo_Master' date='14 January 2010 - 12:14 PM' timestamp='1263489255' post='445291'] There's a ton if brands that have not made their ways over seas, either because of no demand or they are too small of a company. Personally, I would look for the hand made stuff, go around shops and what not. You will find mostly Nakhla over there from what I have heard and saw when i was there. [b][i]No point in buying a kilo of Nakhla for 4 bucks[/i][/b] when there's a diamond in the rough hiding somewhere. I would think one of the lounges would have a hook up and they get a great hand made tobacco they serve exclusively in their shop, maybe... I'm sure there's good brands over there, but your friend probably won't find them, or bring back one that's terrible. It's impossible to tell how good they are just by looking at them. You would have to try them in a cafe. [/quote] I dunno, there's something to be said for getting very fresh mu'assal for a fraction of what it costs here. Even if your friend can't find anything unusual, it's worth asking him to bring back lots of your favorite. At the Dubai airport, 250g of AF was laughably cheap, like $2-3, and in Kuwait 250g of al-Waha was about $4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 I know it is dirt cheap there....but the thing is I think I am sitting on nearly 6-10kg of tobacco right now and I am not going to pick up something else unless it is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 This is the best way to do it. Write a list of all the tobacco brands here in the USA and have him get you tobacco with out those names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seefoodlover Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 codenames idea is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 [quote name='seefoodlover' date='14 January 2010 - 06:18 PM' timestamp='1263514716' post='445418'] codenames idea is good. [/quote] amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydoo Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 [quote name='indian_villager' date='14 January 2010 - 06:05 AM' timestamp='1263438358' post='445173'] Hey guys I have a classmate who is currently visiting Cairo and he asked me if I wanted anything, I already said a hookah but would any of you be aware of shisha that is specific to Egypt or the Arabic speaking world? Anything notably good? And if so flavors from the specific brands that set them apart. Thanks, Alex J [/quote] See if he can find AMAREN (the cherry is especially good), Al Ghamdi (pomegranate and grape or Jasmine and Honey). Both are brands that are popular in the Middle East and not easily found in the states and REALLLLLLLLY GOOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Look for Shooting Star Tobacco. Have him ask around about it. If he finds it, you'll be in heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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