Hookah is invented in Iran, and in the Middle Ages has already spread to the Muslim world. In the XIX century, gained popularity in Europe, along with a fashion for oriental exotics. In Russia, a hookah can be bought in hookah shops, which have recently opened all over the place, as well as ordered online. Many are wondering how to make a hookah at home.
First of all, let's look at the technical characteristics of the hookah. Which consists of the basic elements:
The shaft is the upper hollow tube, where the smoke is cooled, and impurities are precipitated. More often metal, less often clay, stone or wood.
The lower part is a flask, in which the smoke is purified, moistened and cooled. Glass or metal. Long and flexible Hose, inside rubberized, top covered with fabric, leather or imitation leather. The tip to the hose is wooden or plastic.
Of course, it is better to buy a hookah than to do it at home, but still, knowledge of the components can be useful.
The chalice (chilim) is needed for placing tobacco, which is covered with foil or a mesh designed for coal. Avoiding the contact of tobacco with coal, the slow and even burning of tobacco is achieved. All kinds of rubber
Seals, for hermetic connection of all parts of hookah. Do not forget about the optional, but complementary parts of the hookah. Such as Saucer made of heat-resistant material, installed in the upper part of the hookah, for coal and ash. And also for a convenient arrangement of forceps and a cap. Sam Kolpak, covers the bowl with tobacco, keeping the heat and accordingly increasing the burning time of coals, naturally protecting from burning sparks. Actually forceps are needed for coals.
And the last. The mouthpiece is a hose tip, a one-off thing, since it is still individual, and the Yorkshik with a short bristle for cleaning the hookah.
Knowing all the components of the hookah can think of how to make it at home.
If you just want to have fun and relax, you can go to special cafes or restaurants, where the hookah is served by specially trained hookahs. But if you want to become a real professional and understand all the "subtleties of the East" buy a hookah and comprehend science! This is not a typo, because hookah is really a whole science. Learning. Pour liquid into the flask. Insert the hose. We check if there are air leaks. On the upper part we put a special protective saucer. Using forceps we put a little tobacco, not above the edges of the cup, and not very tightly. We cover the top with a dense foil, or put a special net, in the foil we make holes for the influx of air. We pluck the coals with tongs, set fire to them, wait until they start flashing from all sides, and put them on foil or net. After a while, do the first puff. For hookah used specially designed tobacco, usually flavored. Hookah tobacco is wet and sticky, as it is soaked in fruit juices, coffee, mint and even cola. Do not forget about coal, its quality is very important, bad coal can ruin all the pleasure of smoking. Do you know that there is hookah etiquette? It consists of simple rules.
- It is impossible to light a cigarette from hookah coal;
- Hookah must be below the level on which smokers are sitting;
- Do not transfer the hose from hand to hand, but put next to it;
- Smoking only special hookah tobacco;
- Do not drink alcohol while smoking a hookah;
- It is not desirable to use alcohol for pouring inside the hookah;
Wines are used only for tobacco, which is not flavored. You can not drink used wine! There remain harmful impurities, as well as ash and tar. But if you really want, you can pour into the hookah cocktails from a mixture of juices, fruits, spices, milk, small portions of alcohol and ice. Do not forget to take care of the hookah after smoking. Pour out the liquid, throw out the used tobacco. We wash out the flask, with the help of a special brush clean the tube. Wipe dry. In assembled form, the hookah looks better, but it is recommended to store it in disassembled condition. Or at least remove the hose. So that it is not deformed and rusted. Separately, I want to say about the dangers of smoking. Contrary to popular belief, hookah smoking is the safest kind. Since tobacco itself does not smoke, but its juices, the tobacco itself is sticky and wet. After smoking, it does not burn, turning into ashes, but only drying up. Smoke is wet, 95% consists of steam, does not dry the throat. A sweet, pleasant aroma leaves the smoke dissolved in the air. Smoke a "quality" hookah, with good tobacco and charcoal. If you are 18 years old, on a full stomach, conveniently located, preferably reclining, in a pleasant atmosphere of the east, to the music, relax, enjoy!