Erica Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I was in the chat and someone said that they wanted to try Smiley’s coals…. Coconut Coals? I have been searching for some place that sells them, and I cannot find them anywhere. I think Smiley might sell them but I cannot get a hold of him. I found this link.. It shows how the coconut coals are made. [url="http://www.thaisumi.com/en/coconutcompress.php"]http://www.thaisumi.com/en/coconutcompress.php[/url] Which I found to be pretty interesting.. Anyways, I sort of remember there being a post about this a while back, but when I went to search for it there were 294 posts that came up… Has anyone tried these? In Smiley’s blog it says you can put them out and actually light them up again? Where can you get them? Anyways I would just like some general info. on them.. Edit: FOUND IT!!! [url="http://www.hookahforum.com/coconut-coals-t5820,highlight,coconut+coal.html"]http://www.hookahforum.com/coconut-coals-t...conut+coal.html[/url] I guess I was using the wrong option on the search>??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Excellent information Erica!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyGuy Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Scally... make some now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlax Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Hookahcompany.com use to sell coconut charcoal but dont anymore. It is what I prefer to use. Never had any probs with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyGuy Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Smiley sells coconut coals if you call him... HookahCompany is about to start selling them again soon.... Or that's the word on the street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenWizard Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Not to go off topic but I've put out japanese coals and re-lit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcoyote Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I have been using the coals from Smiley for a few days now. They are not rock hard like those from Germany. In fact you can break up the larger pieces between your fingers. They are quick to light with a torch and burn clean. They are not any hotter, nor do they burn any longer than fingers or jap type coals, imo. I would say the taste is as clean as the authentic jap coals that Tang uses at the Odyssey - the only true Japanese coals I've had the chance to try. I reccomend them. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 [quote name='azcoyote']I have been using the coals from Smiley for a few days now. They are not rock hard like those from Germany. In fact you can break up the larger pieces between your fingers. They are quick to light with a torch and burn clean. They are not any hotter, nor do they burn any longer than fingers or jap type coals, imo. I would say the taste is as clean as the authentic jap coals that Tang uses at the Odyssey - the only true Japanese coals I've had the chance to try. I reccomend them. Hope this helps.[/quote] Are they easy to manage heat with? The biggest reason I like using Japs is I can use one bar, broken into 4 pieces all around the bowl, and its just the right amount of heat all over. But using big pieces of japs I have definitely burnt my shisha on more than one occasion, and that would be my worry with these. I need to call smiley and make an order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcoyote Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I like smaller pieces of coal too. I can get the size I want breaking them up with my fingers. They are a bit crumbly so breaking off a piece is easy. They do produce a lot of ash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 [quote name='azcoyote']I like smaller pieces of coal too. I can get the size I want breaking them up with my fingers. They are a bit crumbly so breaking off a piece is easy. They do produce a lot of ash.[/quote] By a lot of ash, do you mean like normal japanese coals, or more like Nour fingers (or other naturals?) where the entire coal's size is left in ash at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcoyote Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 They stay their original size, but when you move them around, any ashes fall off. Better to pick up the coal, drop it in the tray to dislodge the ashes, and then replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 AZ from a 1-10 scale what would you give them compared to Jap coals and QL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcoyote Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 [quote name='Erica']AZ from a 1-10 scale what would you give them compared to Jap coals and QL?[/quote] If real jap coals are a 10, Smiley's coconut chunks would get a 9.5. I think they burn as clean, but are slightly less convenient, and little messy. But they cost significantly less than real jap coals too. $16 for two pounds including shipping. Diamante Jap style would get an 7.5 because they burn dirty for a lot longer. And absolutely stink until they get clean. Diamante fingers would get an 8 because they are a way better value - big kilo bags for cheap. They also seem to burn clean sooner than "jap style" diamantes. The only other brand I have tried is Rolland Instant lites. I'd give them about a 6. If that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 I just got 2 Lbs of these coals!! lets hope I like 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenWizard Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I've tried them before. They used to sell them on hookahcompany.com. You'll like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcoyote Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 [quote name='Erica']I just got 2 Lbs of these coals!! lets hope I like 'em[/quote] Looking forward to hearing your views once you try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 I figuerd since I was going to order one lb I might as well order two just in case I like them... lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 do any of you think they share ANY properties with finger coals? Do the ashes look anything like the fingers, or the smell when lighting? I need to gather as much information as I can before I even consider purchasing these. MR bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 AZCoyote puts out Japanese Coals and relights them, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LondonShisha Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I've got the ones from shisha-world.com - they come in a rectangular pieces which I break up into 2 (with a knife and hammer - they're quite tough). takes about 5 mins on the gas hob to light, but do last for ages. I do have a slight problem with heat management - but no more than I do with my 3kings. They are my coal of choice for now as they do burn pretty cleanly. are there any chemicals in these coals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayishere Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Hmmm might need to experiment with these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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