Epoch Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 A little off-topic conversation in another thread got me wondering: how many people on this forum like to do the classic method of putting coals right on top of the tobacco and smoking? Also, share your bowl packing techniques, favorite coals and tobacco, best bowls, etc if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Nakhla Khan/Zag or salloum plain large traditional bowl, unglazed 3 coco's, and windcover the whole time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Havana Pipe Flavor is a fave of mine to do this way. Nak Rose, Jasmine, and DA are also really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I've smoked a few flav nakhla's no foil as well......Epoch try mixing a 50/50 of black moassel with flav nak and smoke no foil its very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Black moassel? Like an unflavored tobacco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Hamilton Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 ewww... nak zag is black... imma try this this thanksgiving... can I do this with DES MERLI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'm not sur if it works well for DM...I think DM's actully sposed to be smoked with a screen.......+1 for DM hells yeah yeah black moassel= unflavored like zahloul , khan , salloum plain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cp44 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 without foil or screen i would smoke salloum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 [quote name='twoapplesplease' timestamp='1290537100' post='489306'] I've smoked a few flav nakhla's no foil as well......Epoch try mixing a 50/50 of black moassel with flav nak and smoke no foil its very nice [/quote] So by some weird miracle, a friend of mine came over with his tobacco stash, which just so happened to have some Nakhla Zaghloul. We just gave your set-up a go, and it was AWESOME. Nakhla Zaghloul / Al-Waha Pear, in a wide Syrian bowl, and three CCNs. Flavor and buzz were reeaally intense! Had to take a breather partway through the session, but I have to say your suggestions were great! Thanks a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz1337 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 This a a big No-No with 100% normal shisha ie: Tangiers, Romman, AF, etc... correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 [quote name='Chaz1337' timestamp='1290562904' post='489357'] This a a big No-No with 100% normal shisha ie: Tangiers, Romman, AF, etc... correct? [/quote] From what I know you can do it with anything, but it's best done with dry, unwashed tobacco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3cretz Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Bump ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Never tried it. Might with a pumpkin and a cheap hose so i could toss it if it went bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angekfire Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 [indent=1]So I take it Nakhla requires more heat than most other types if you can just place the coal right on top of the shisha? I mostly smoke Nak, but I'm still looking for the best way to heat manage it.[/indent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Secretz, you're the man. [quote name='Stuie' timestamp='1319656569' post='528990'] Never tried it. Might with a pumpkin and a cheap hose so i could toss it if it went bad. [/quote] This is a good plan even if it goes well. If you're smoking Zag with no foil, it's good to dedicate a whole pipe to it, and no sense devoting your best for it. [quote name='angekfire' timestamp='1319657102' post='528992'] [indent=1]So I take it Nakhla requires more heat than most other types if you can just place the coal right on top of the shisha? I mostly smoke Nak, but I'm still looking for the best way to heat manage it.[/indent] [/quote] Yes, you can smoke any Nakhla without foil, and it is tasty. Most still prefer it the normal way, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3cretz Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Its radically different to smoking with foil. And I commend anyone that can keep zalg or kahn el khalili with open coal in their lungs for more than a few seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angekfire Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 [quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1319658071' post='528996'] [quote name='angekfire' timestamp='1319657102' post='528992'] [indent=1]So I take it Nakhla requires more heat than most other types if you can just place the coal right on top of the shisha? I mostly smoke Nak, but I'm still looking for the best way to heat manage it.[/indent] [/quote] Yes, you can smoke any Nakhla without foil, and it is tasty. Most still prefer it the normal way, though! [/quote] Do you still move the coal around for heat management or do you just leave it in one place? Obviously if it gets harsh I'd move it, I'm just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 [quote name='angekfire' timestamp='1319659367' post='529003'] [quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1319658071' post='528996'] [quote name='angekfire' timestamp='1319657102' post='528992'] [indent=1]So I take it Nakhla requires more heat than most other types if you can just place the coal right on top of the shisha? I mostly smoke Nak, but I'm still looking for the best way to heat manage it.[/indent] [/quote] Yes, you can smoke any Nakhla without foil, and it is tasty. Most still prefer it the normal way, though! [/quote] Do you still move the coal around for heat management or do you just leave it in one place? Obviously if it gets harsh I'd move it, I'm just curious. [/quote] I leave them through most of the session. 1 - Pack the bowl a little extra high with tobacco 2 - Light your coals as hot as they'll get 3 - Put them right on the tobacco, and put the windscreen over the bowl 4 - Wait a few minutes for everything to heat up (about five minutes is what I do) 5 - Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3cretz Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 [quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1319659619' post='529004'] [quote name='angekfire' timestamp='1319659367' post='529003'] [quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1319658071' post='528996'] [quote name='angekfire' timestamp='1319657102' post='528992'] [indent=1]So I take it Nakhla requires more heat than most other types if you can just place the coal right on top of the shisha? I mostly smoke Nak, but I'm still looking for the best way to heat manage it.[/indent] [/quote] Yes, you can smoke any Nakhla without foil, and it is tasty. Most still prefer it the normal way, though! [/quote] Do you still move the coal around for heat management or do you just leave it in one place? Obviously if it gets harsh I'd move it, I'm just curious. [/quote] I leave them through most of the session. 1 - Pack the bowl a little extra high with tobacco 2 - Light your coals as hot as they'll get 3 - Put them right on the tobacco, and put the windscreen over the bowl 4 - Wait a few minutes for everything to heat up (about five minutes is what I do) 5 - Enjoy [/quote] 6 - Die 7 - Get used to it 8 - Love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Conveniently forgot step six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 It's rough. I've done this at home like....3 or 4 times (once or twice with Zaghloul, 2 or 3 times with Salloum), and twice in Lebanon with 'Ajami. Of all of them, Salloum is the best. Zaghloul has very little taste other than burning, Salloum has some sweetness and background depth. 'Ajami just tastes like a a bad cigar with zero pull. Forget anything more than the tiniest puff of smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Where can a guy get some Salloum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A13lackFish Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Nope.... Chuck Testa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxer Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Pics anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3cretz Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 nakhla kahn el khalili is the best kinda nutty aftertaste. And any Desi murli is ok aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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