Smashraj84 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Hey all, It's been a while (since probably spring) since I consistently posted on this forum. At the time I was a complete newb to hookahs and this forum gave me all the advice I needed from purchasing to smoking and I really appreciated it. When I first joined, the forum was on a different platform or something and it'd reset every few minutes, kicking everyone off. What a pain!!! I smoked alot when I first got my hookah (twice or three times a week) but I've gotten really busy with the family business and don't have nearly as much time. I still smoke about once every two weeks and almost every special occasion I have at my house. Anyways, I have a TON of tobacco. I have 4 or 5 huge samples I got from Tangiers back in March or so, 20 or so flavors of Fumari (50Gs), 5 100 gram bags of Starbuzz (some are almost finished), and 6 or 7 flavors of Nakhla. I put each individual flavor in a ziplock bag and then put that bag into small gladware containers (that way I don't have to wash out the gladware when I change flavors and also it looks much more organized in containers than a bunch of little baggies). They all sit on a shelf in my closet. I'm wondering if anyone knew the approximate shelf life of each brand or if all brands are the same. I tried doing a search and couldn't really find anything. The Starbuzz I just got late in the summer, so I'm sure that's fine, but the rest of it I got in the early summer (fumari) or spring (tangiers and nakhla). Thanks for the help everyone. And I look forward to getting back in the flow of the forum now that I have more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumare Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I know that on some of the Al-Fakher brand they have the date printed on the side, as to which month it was packed. I know the shelf is about 1 year, unopened. Opened not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBXSurfer Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I have some Al Amir and its shelf life is 2 years...hope that helps! Also, storing it the way you did probably helps alot...kind of having double sealage with the ziplock and tupperware. I am sure you are fine with all of it...and if its a little dry than just ad some fruit juice or honey or glycerine to it and you should be good to go! -Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Just smoke it, The worst that is going to happen, it is going to burn, or taste bad.. ahah athen you will know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashraj84 Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 QUOTE (Erica)Just smoke it, The worst that is going to happen, it is going to burn, or taste bad.. ahah athen you will know Yeah I had a pretty big smoke session this past weekend. I smoked some Tangier Watermelon, Starbuzz Social Smoke Blend, and Fumari Tropical Punch and they were all fine. I haven't checked any of the hookah websites but reading the forum, I see that Starbuzz has come out with new flavors. I might have to use some of my christmas bonus on them. Also, when I get home I'll do a tally of flavors and amounts I have and probably see if anyone wants samples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthEastSmoker Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 you're fine, trust me.. you put them in zip lock bags, which is as good as you can do.. I'm smoking al waha from steve's stash that is 2+ years old, and I'm completely satisfied with it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 i smoked some 16 year old tobacco. it wasnt bad... just tasted like strong zaghloul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashraj84 Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 QUOTE (SanguineSolitude)i smoked some 16 year old tobacco. it wasnt bad... just tasted like strong zaghloul Aged like fine wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 same here, smoked the same old ass baccy as SS. It was alright. Plus i have half a case i got from steve, which if i remeber right is 3-4 years old. Still smokes good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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