Despite the statement “smoking is poison, smoking is harm”, every year there are more and more smoke lovers. True connoisseurs who care about the procedure itself, preparation for it and the environment that turns smoking literally into a ritual, prefer hookah.
Mysteriousness, effeminacy of the East beckons like a magnet, and the minimal harm caused by the inhalation of hookah smoke is also no less attractive. The quality of the process directly depends on two main components - coal and tobacco used in smoking.
Charcoal for hookah
Without a doubt, hookah charcoal is important for the quality and taste of inhaled smoke when smoking. Manufacturers today offer a fairly wide range of hookah coals - wood, s altpeter, tablet, coconut.
Each of these species has its own characteristics. For example, charcoal tablets are easily ignited with an ordinary lighter, but the taste of the smoke is not very pleasant. Coconut charcoal will take longer to ignite and higher temperature,but they do not have an unpleasant odor and smolder much longer.
Hookah fans have recently increasingly preferred coconut coals. This is a natural product that does not require sacrifice from nature. Their manufacture does not require the cutting of precious woods.
Production technology
Coconut hookah charcoal is a truly innovative find. By its properties, it is an order of magnitude higher than its competitors. This product is produced from coconut shell using a special technology, which as a result allows to achieve such cost-effective characteristics as long smoldering and high burning temperature.
The use of coconut shells in the production process helps to increase the intensity of the heat that is generated when coal is burned. Thanks to the unique pad shape, coconut charcoal can be ignited effortlessly.
Benefits
Special processing technology of coconut shells allows to achieve excellent performance in terms of heat transfer intensity and, as a result, the duration of smoldering. Coconut coals are made in the form of a pillow, which is very practical - it simplifies the process of kindling and does not roll off the cup, and most importantly, does not leave a lot of ash behind.
Only a real product can satisfy the high demands of avid hookah lovers. This coal is practically odorless and smokeless, and only the processsmoking tobacco subtly gives it an exotic flavor.
It is also worth mentioning the cost-effectiveness of this product - its burning, compared to other types of hookah coals, lasts several times longer. It does not spark when ignited, which is very important for enclosed spaces.
Selection Tips
When choosing coconut charcoal for a hookah, you must be extremely careful and attentive so as not to waste money. First of all, experts recommend paying attention to well-known manufacturers. It is mandatory to ask the seller for information about the characteristics of coal and its shelf life.
If you approach the purchase wisely, then as a result you can fully enjoy the wonderful taste and aroma of hookah.
Application
Coconut charcoal, which does not contain tar, needs to be heated over a fire for several minutes, it should become very hot. How to ignite coconut charcoal for a hookah correctly will be discussed below. Then it is transferred to a special bowl. Compared to other varieties, coconut charcoal takes longer to heat up.
The use of such coals avoids foreign odors, bitter taste of smoke and guarantees uniform and long smoldering.
How to ignite coconut charcoal at home
To ignite this charcoal, you will need a few cubes of product, an electric or gas stove, some food foil.
Let's take a closer look at how to kindlecoconut charcoal for hookah on electric stove.
- Turn on the burner, and then arrange the coals so that they are placed close to each other.
- It is advisable to open the window or turn on the hood, as when ignited, the blower emits an odor and may cause slight discomfort.
- You can cover the coconut coals with foil, creating a semblance of a house. So they are not only faster, but also flare up better. Some types of charcoal do not ignite very well, they need more heat, which is what the foil will create.
- As soon as the coal flares up completely - this can be understood by the bright red tint of the cubes and the flame, it can be transferred to a kaloud or a bowl.
Useful properties of coconut charcoal
Coconut charcoal has excellent filtering properties. It is characterized by a number of properties that make this product one of the leaders in terms of water purification.
In order for the coconut shell to turn into a sorbent, it is burned first and then processed. As a result of such manipulations, the structure of the material changes. Its installation in the filter will allow to retain harmful substances in the coconut charcoal material. It perfectly retains chlorine compounds, which is important when filtering tap water.
Cleaning with coconut charcoal allows you to remove from the water both organochlorine elements and extraneous tastes and odors. For this reason, this coal is used for post-treatment of high-purity process water.
FinalDerived from coconut shell, the product is characterized by high purity, low dust generation, activity and high mechanical strength.
