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Terminology
We know at Hookah Haus that not everyone is the aficionado hookah enthusiast therefore we have created what is known as Hookah Terminology giving you a better understanding to all of the different terms used throughout the site.
Hookah
Hookah
Shisha
is the act of smoking and enjoying your hookah
Bowl Port
top of the hookah where the bowl sites on top using a grommet
Hose Port
where the hose plugs into the hookah.
Hose
plugs into the hose port, used to smoke your flavour
Down Stem
is the stem in which the smoke is pulled through. Usually it leads straight into the vase
Release Valve
used to tighten the airflow, whether you want a weaker or stronger drag on the airflow
Diffuser
reduces the sound of the bubbles in the base.
Tray
a place to put your old coals on whilst you top up your new ones
Purge
when the flavour tastes burnt, its time to blow through your hookah and clear the base of the old smoke.
Diffuser
the place that holds the water to act as a filter as you enjoy your hookah
Grommets
places beneath your bowl, to ensure that the bowl is airtight as its placed on top
Blockers
for multiple hose ports. To ensure that the air way is tight
Shisha
Red/Blonde
lower in nicotine levels
Black
higher in nicotine levels
Bowls
Where the tobacco is housed in the hookah setup
Phunnel
clay or silicone bowls usually with one hole in the middle and a deep like tray that holds the juicer tobacco brands. Blonde and black leaf tobaccos
Vortex
have a spike in the middle of the bowl that overextends the overall bowl. The purpose is to prevent the foil from suffocating the tobacco in the bowl. It allows the juices to stay unaffected as the holes are on the spike in the middle of the bowl.
Egyptian
clay or ceramic with 4-6 holes at the bottom of the bowl used for drier tobaccos
Accessories
Coal Burner
electric or gas cookers to get the coconut coals ready for your hookah session.
Coal Holder
once your coals are ready to load onto your hookah, this holder can keep your coals lit and together without the mess.
Hose
used to pull smoke from
Hose Spring
prevents the hose from kinking
Heat Management Device
known as HMD, it is a replacement from foil and it aids in evenly spreading the heat around the bowl
Molasses Catcher
sits beneath the bowl, it’s a device that is designed to catch molasses and prevent it from falling into your hookah.
Tongs
used to move your coals from your coal holder/coal burner to your bowl.
Wind Cover
a cover that is placed on top of the bowl and it rests on the tray, used to prevent wind from affecting your coals, it also acts as a way to increase the heat generated.
Pokers
once the foil has been placed on top of the bowl, strapped down nice and firmly, its time to use your poker to create even holes in the foil to create air flow
Forks
A small thin fork used to scoop your flavour from your storage and then placed inside the bowl. Its also used to separate the clunks of the flavour.
LED
A special changing light to add more flare to your sessions, great for social gatherings to enjoy your hookah sessions.
Colouring
a tasteless powder that is mixed with bowl to give a marble colouring to the water. Great for parties and social settings.
Hookah Starter
used in the starting of the hookah, save your breath, and get the coals nice and orange ready for your session.
Base Matts
The purpose is a sturdy board for your shisha to go on top. Increases the aesthetics of it and it prevents the scratching of your hookah vase.
Flavour Storage
airtight storage for all your favourite flavours. Keeps them nice and fresh and retaining the juices of the flavour.
PS4 Holder
an attachment that allows you to enjoy your hookah whilst you play your Ps4
Xbox Holder
an attachment that allows you to enjoy your hookah whilst you play your Xbox
Foil
is used to wrap your bowl in which you put your coconut coals on to. Strong double dense foil will create your sessions to last longer.
Coals
Coconut
the best type of coals is 100% pure coconut shells. Taste great and hold their ash well. Preventing it from spreading everywhere. The best brand out there is the BUCOCO coals.