When we talk about a “bad” hookah, we usually think of a bitter taste. Sometimes even experienced hookah smokers have a hookah that tastes bitter. For a variety of reasons. Let’s get to know them and learn how to fight “bitterness”.
Bitterness starts when the tobacco is overheated. Either too much coal is used, or sparks get into the mixture. The problem is easily solved – remove excess coal, blow and cool the mixture.
Another reason for bitterness is hookah smokers’ mistakes. Sometimes people leave the ready hookah for too long. As a result, its taste changes. You need to remove, cool, and blow out the chillum (bowl). If this doesn’t help, the refilling is completely ruined.
The mixture also becomes bitter due to inadequate hookah cleaning. Sometimes people can feel the soot left over from previous smoking. After multiple uses, bowls can sometimes absorb a lot of liquid. It is recommended to heat them over fire. If it doesn’t help, look for a replacement.
Occasionally, dirty liquid or chlorine gets into the base. Therefore, before use, check the hookah prepared by someone else.
Hookah frequently spoils due to self-igniting coal. Chemistry gets into the smoke, giving it an unpleasant taste.
Incorrect holes in the foil also ruin the hookah. Due to them, the tobacco leaf often catches fire.
How tobacco affects bitterness.
The bitter taste of hookah tobacco is often caused by poor quality tobacco. For example, if it was stored incorrectly. Tobacco should be kept in a dry and cool place. Even the most careful and correct preparation of the hookah is pointless when using spoiled tobacco.
Cheap tobacco also does not guarantee a good taste. With it, you will not be able to enjoy a sweet and high-quality hookah.
Sometimes, bitterness is caused by the burning of tobacco. When preparing the hookah, leave enough space – this way the coal will not burn the top layer of tobacco. The space between the tobacco and the foil should be 2-3 millimeters.
You can use heat-resistant tobacco. If it burns, just remove the burnt part, and then cover the bowl with foil again.