SHISHA / HOOKAH in JAKARTA, INDONESIA

This specially goes out to the shisha/hookah lovers who are on a shisha/hookah hunt in the city of Jakarta, Indonesia.

Basically the are numerous places serving shisha/hookah in Jakarta, from the basic laid down place up to the grand and exclusive places.

But as for me personally, the place to smoke and chill with shisha/hookah, it falls into the second category. The first thing that I personally look for while shisha/hookah hunting is a GOOD QUALITY shisha.

And bearing this in mind, during my last trip to Jakarta, the ONLY place that I found which fits into my QUALITY and TASTE were the shishas/hookahs served in the place called SHISHA CAFE.

SHISHA CAFE as to date, have 5 branches throughout Jakarta. They can also be easily found through searches in google.

One of the BEST SHISHA CAFE branch that accommodates shisha/hookah were the ones in SHISHA CAFE KEMANG. Basically this branch is being set up in a bungalow which were turned into sort of exclusive eatery cum exclusive shisha cafe with all the sofas, nice set up, comfy, plus additional BELLY DANCERS on certain days.

So guys, for those of you who are in Jakarta, do drop by this place and feel it by yourselves. CHECK IT OUT!!

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HOW TO MIX SHISHA / HOOKAH FLAVOURS??

Hello.. hello to all beloved shisha lovers!!

I do believe that the TOPIC for this post is a frequent question that haunts most of the shisha makers world wide.

Now allow me to shine some light on this matter..

FIRST of all, to be able to mix NICE and GOOD tasting mix is.... you got to know the BASIC taste of each flavours that you want to mix. I will give example based on the most common brand which is Al Fakher.
As for the basic taste, we take Fakher 2 apples for example. It is a STRONG and THICK tasting flavour plus SWEET. While Fakher grape is SOFT and MILD. So if you were to mix these two flavours, it is BEST if you put in more of grape (2/3) and less of 2 apples (1/3). By this way of mixing, you will balance the flavours taste equally thus avoiding the STRONGER flavour from overpowering the taste SOFT and MILD flavour.

Yes, this is quite technical and it will take you some time to be able to distinguish the basic taste of each flavours but once you got the hold of it, trust me, you will be mixing the flavours BRILLIANTLY like a very seasoned bartender..

Good luck with you mixtures and enjoy your HOOKAH/SHISHA guys!!
lots of love from me!!

Which type of shisha / hookah to buy and use?

Among the frequently asked questions all the time is, "which shisha/hookah should I buy/use?" as there are numerous brands and designs in the market nowadays.

It is simple. What is the purpose of your shisha/hookah? Is it for personal usage? or is it for business usage?

Personally, for personal usage, I myself love to use the expensive ones yet very reliable. Among the brands that I have for my personal usage are from khalil ma'moon and megahed. There are also a few other brands that serves the purpose. But I wouldn't recommend the shisha/hookah set which can be dismantled except for a few which are made with quality such as MYA brand.

The best shisha/hookah set for businesses are not the cheap ones but the average priced. And it would be highly recommended to use the HEAVY METAL set for long lasting usage and reliability. A heavy metal shisha/hookah can last for at least 3 - 5 years of business usage life compared to the cheap ones which may last you around 1 - 2 years ONLY.

below is an example of a heavy metal shisha/hookah set.

Where to find Shisha / Hookah in Bangkok

This is based on my own personal experience in Bangkok during my last trip on October 2013.. Bangkok is a HUGE place and you REALLY do NEED a PROPER MAP to navigate your way around.. And my advice if you want to move from place to place, try using the taxi or the train.. this is much more convenient and also will avoid you from being ripped off.
     A convenient place to stay in Bangkok which would be nearby to shisha / hookah shop, is the 'Arab Street'.. it is situated across 'Soi Nana'. The average for the shisha / hookah prices here is around 200 baht. and this would be among the cheapest rate throughout Bangkok.. The commonly used charcoal here is wood charcoal.. and the quality of the shisha/hookah served here varies from shop to shop.. this you have to find out by yourself..
   

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Cleanliness!!

To my readers and followers, i'm sorry for the long time of absence.. Well life have been quite busy, distracted, moving around and etc.. I have covered you people with the basics of shisha/hookah, and now I want to REMIND AGAIN about the CLEANLINESS of your shisha/hookah.. Do CHANGE the water in your shisha/hookah BOWL after EVERY session.. this will GREATLY improve your shisha/hookah taste and ALSO will also HELP to MINIMIZE the health risk.. So please, do make it into a HABIT please..

As for the Metal Stem, you can just rinse it and wash it through with cold water after every session, and clean it with a long brush once every two weeks or a month..

DO REMEMBER!! CLEANLINESS is  VERY IMPORTANT!! 

ice in my hookah / shisha??

The method of putting ice into the shisha / hookah base is quite commonly practiced by many shisha / hookah makers all around the globe. The purpose of doing this is mainly to make the shisha / hookah taste smoother and cooler on the throat. But I wouldn't recommend it though. You may ask WHY? Here's the thing. Yes, by doing this it will surely make your shisha / hookah cooler and smoother but the downside of it is it will have effects on your lungs. As you can see the smokes gets cooled because of the moisture content in it increases. This will also increase the content of moisture entering your lungs thus enabling you to be more prone to PNEUMONIA. To put it into simpler words, it will increase the chances of you having water in your lungs as when the moisture content in the smoke increases, it will also increase the moisture contents in your lungs. So, I seriously wouldn't recommend doing this. To make your shisha / hookah cooler and smoother, just increase the mint flavour in your bowl. That would be sufficient enough to do the job. :)

Which charcoal for hookah / shisha?

There are a few varieties of charcoal that can be used for shisha / hookah smoking. Here I will explain the differences of a few.

-classic wood charcoal.

This charcoal is common all around the world. It is one of the oldest type of charcoal used for shisha / hookah smoking. It is relatively cheap. There are many types of wood charcoal available but the quality depends a lot on the type of woods used to make the charcoal. The downside of this charcoal is that it takes longer time to burn compared to other types of charcoal. This charcoal have a strong heat thus using this charcoal for smoking shisha / hookah tends to burn the flavour faster.

-coconut shell briquette charcoal.

This charcoal is made from coconut shell. It is considered one of the lower grades of charcoal for shisha / hookah. It burns quite easily and have to be broken into smaller pieces to be used. The downside of this charcoal is that it doesn't last long and charcoal have to be changed quite frequently. Also depending on the quality, the dust of this charcoal doesn't fall off easily thus making the heat to grow dimmer. The heat for this charcoal is lower compared to other types of charcoal.

-instant, easy ignite charcoal.

This is considered to be the lowest grade charcoal for shisha / hookah and should be the last choice. This charcoal contains more chemical than any other charcoals due to its characteristics of instant and easy ignite. Most of this charcoal type will also affect your shisha taste due to its chemical contents.

-cube coconut shell charcoal.

This is by far the best charcoal to be used for shisha / hookah. The price is slightly higher than other types but quality-wise, is better off. It burns quite easily and can last longer than other charcoals. The taste of shisha / hookah burnt by this charcoal is SUPERB. The heat is lower than wood charcoal but higher than coconut shell briquette. The heat is also consistent throughout your shisha / hookah sessions thus making it the best choice of charcoal as to date. The dust fall off easily by a slight knock / blow.

other settings of shisha/hookah

These few settings are also crucial in order for you to enjoy the good taste of shisha/hookah..
Selection of base. This depends alot on the size of metal stem. The long ones are not suitable to be used with a small base and vice versa. You also have to make sure the base grommet is working fine else there is going to be a leak and your shisha/hookah will feel very light when being sucked and also the smoke won't be as thick.
As for the water level in the base, the metal stem should dip in the water around 2 inches. this is the best setup for any shisha/hookah. If the water level is too high, the water will be spilled into the hose.
The bearing in the valve must also be checked frequently as it easily gets rusty and won't be efficient enough. It might also be stuck if it is rusty. Do not seal off the valve as you will have problem tuning your shisha/hookah when it gets harsh. If the bearing is missing, you can simply replace it with a clean and oiled bicycle or motorcycle bearing.

"should i squeeze the juice from the tobacco flavour?"

This is one of the most frequently asked question.. And usually the question will keep on haunting those who are unsure of the purpose of this action.
As for my personal opinion and my personal experience, the answer is NO. I strongly believe that the juice plays a major part in enhancing the taste and smoke of your shisha/hookah. It is the juice that helps to prolong your shisha/hookah sessions longer. If not for the juice, your flavours will be burnt quickly and easily.
But i do believe, some of you will question, won't this make the shisha/hookah harsh.. and again my answer would be NO.. It will only be harsh IF the juice were on your foil (commonly around the holes poked).  To overcome this problem, you just need to wipe the juice off the foil and make sure the foil is totally juice free.. VOILA.. the problem now vanishes..
For those who disagree with my opinion, you are welcomed to try out my solution and compare it to yours.. for those who need to contact me, you can email me at aroyazid@gmail.com

high quality and long lasting charcoal

This is one of our product available for good shisha/hookah taste..

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steps on how to setup your shisha/hookah:

-poke your foils with holes
-fill your bowl with tobacco flavours
-close your bowl with foil
-fill base with water of choice
-put well burnt charcoal on foil over bowl

your fitted foil must be firm/tight and not loose as this will affect the quality of your shisha/hookah..

loose foil will look like this:

filling up your bowl with tobacco flavours also need not to be overloaded and too packed. It should be loose and just slightly lower than the brim of the bowl.

an overfilled bowl will look like this:

using a well burnt charcoal is also very important as this will also affect your shisha/hookah quality. Not fully burnt charcoal will give you a charcoal taste as well as it will be harsh and make you slightly dizzy.
REMINDER!! charcoal should be evenly spread on the outline of your bowl and NOT in the middle!!
Proper way to put your charcoal will look like this:

and not like this!!

Now you can enjoy your shisha/hookah session with these basic steps..

understanding your shisha/hookah

roughly, this is the basic diagram of a normal shisha/hookah..

Phew.. it have been quite a while since i updated this blog. First of all. I will start with the very basic for those who have just joined our shisha/hookah world. I will guide you step by step on how to make your shisha/hookah sessions a pleasant one. Keep updated yea.. will be back soon with pics.. :)

shisha hookah Malaysia

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