“Shisha” – term and etymology The term “shisha” goes back on the Persian word shishe, which means “glass”. The Turkish word sise means “bottle”, and in several Arabic dialects it specially names the bowl of a hookah or the whole waterpipe. Another term for the waterpipe, that is used quite often, is “Nargile”. This word […]
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Shisha have been part of society and culture for hundreds of years. Smoking Shisha is a social experience. Below is a list of unofficial “rules” that are associated with proper shisha etiquette. If you’re at a friend’s house and he has a set of rules, follow them. If you’re in another country, know their traditions […]
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Shisha was a little-known device in the UK some twenty years ago. Little did we know that Shisha would soon become a mainstream product sold in grocery stores. So much has changed, yet so little… Nowadays, Shisha is much more popular. The coffee shops of the Middle East have been recreated all over the world. […]
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Today’s blog focuses on heat management. Though the top of the Shisha today may be one of the most neglected parts when smoking a Shisha, it can be one of the most influential parts of the Shisha smoking experience. For those of you who don’t know, a Shisha is heated by Shisha charcoal. Some charcoals […]
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