OPR234 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Does anyone know how to reduce or cover up the taste of anise in shisha where it just seems out of place? I've tried a few more brands and flavors over the last week, and flavors like apple, blackberry, and a few others have heavy anise flavors that ruin the taste of the smoke. The only solution that I thought might help was acclimating it, but it didnt really help. I know, the obvious answer is to not buy those specific flavors, which I wont, but I'm still left with a lot of leftovers that I'd rather not waste. So what do you guys think, are there any tricks to getting rid of the unwanted anise flavor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 um... double apple and licorice are about the only flavors with anise in them. it may be your hose which tastes like anise. if its washable give it a wash. that and give your hookah a good wash. i dont know of any brand that puts anise in a blackberry or really anything other than double apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaRose Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 It might be your hose and not your tobacco as SS said. Also one mans trash is another mans treasure, you might be able to unload that tobacco in the trade section and get something you'd like more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPR234 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 Nah my hose and hookah are clean, I'm kind of a neat freak when it comes to keeping my hookah clean. I recently washed out my hose (which is washable) because it had a red wine taste stuck to it from using it in the base a few times. The blackberry was Layalina, and I'm pretty sure it was anise I was tasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 anise in layalina blackberry.... i dont think so my friend. recently washed out? we're talking like every 2 smokes here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macho555 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Anise in Layalina Blackberry? Oh hells naw. Actually..I'm smoking that as I type. No anise. I loathe it with a passion, and Layalina Blackberry is on my A List. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPR234 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 Honestly I only wash my hose out every 5-6 sessions, because the taste doesnt bother me too much when it doesnt make the smoke nasty. I can smoke my other flavors fine without the anise taste. And I am sure there is anise in layalina blackberry, but I could be mistaken, so maybe someone else can clarify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 im pretty sure youre the only one ever to have gotten anise taste out of it. not sure why that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPR234 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 I guess that is odd... Its possible I had a tad too much heat, but the shisha didnt taste burned at all. But back to my main question, is there a way to cover up the taste of anise? I still got the taste from an apple flavor I have (the specific type of apple slips my mind, and I dont have my stash here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macho555 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Well...just to for the sake of explanation, I purposly burned a little of my Layalina Blackberry just now to see if I could get anise out of it...and nope, still no anise flavor for me. I picked the burnt pieces out and now have a totally normal delightful bowl going. No anise. This bowl probably has another hour to its name, so if anyone has suggestions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 OPR: anise sticks to everything, vase, stem, bowl, hoses..everything. It can take seceral smokes to clear out of your hookah all together. I have a speciial hose for strong flavours...like chocomint and 2 apples.Thats why i tend to avoid @ apples... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronparsons Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Some brands do add an anise flavor to flavors you'd think it doesn't belong. If you kind of like the flavor minus the anise, try mixing it with something else. My favorite mix for anything with anise is rose; double apple and rose is a great mix. But in the end, things with anise might just not be for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexagon Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I smoke Nakhla Double Apple really often and few years ago when I started smoking I didn't like that anise flavour and it was strong but now I can't even smell or feel it... I don't know why... maybe I got used to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Anise is not water soluble, but it is alcohol soluble. You need to use dilute vodka or rum (10% booze, 90% water), use straight beer, or 10% rubbing alcohol 90% water to wash it out. Thats what I think. Vanilla is that way sometimes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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