Wanted to ask if you have heard/tried the new hookah shiazo (I think that's how it's spelled) stones. Apparently these stones soak hookah flavor and are not tobacco. I looked further into it and the main component is glycerin.I know it does not provide as much smoke but is it healthier? I'm very curious! Thank you!
@Austint801 tobacco is a diuretic if im not wrong. Maybe starbuzz is to strong, or maybe you eat to much before you smoke it. just my input, i always take a break during al fakher sessions
my favorite brand of shisha would have to be fantasia. now i havent tried a whole lot of brands but starbuzz has always given me a stomach ache about 35 mins into a session
so whatever happened to the house of smokeslv website, it says it's down and that it'll be back up in a day but it's been saying that for a while.
and my favorite flavor so far is starbuzz bold peach queen. Looking forward to trying some new flavors from fumari so we'll see if my favorite changes.
whats the difference between flat and square coco naras? ive been using flat and was wondering if they burn slower or anything else different. Also, ive had 2 ball bearings fall from the purge into the hookah, its a KM double pear that did not come with the ball bearing, so i have been using BBs. is there anything i can do to prevent this from happening?
For your question, Fumari has been my favorite. I wish they had the 250g packs, but i make do with 100g of white gummi bear and ambrosia.
My favorite shisha brand would be cloud 9. Most people dont know what it is but basically they are rocks coated in glycerin and flavoring. It produces monster clouds that i have never seen from any traditional hookah. It is also good for those who are concerned about the tobacco. The question i have is, how does it get you buzzed? There is no niccotine or tobacco so im stumped on this.
My favorite shisha is alfahker mint, well because that's the only shisha I start my day off with, and it's just the flavor it is like washing my mouth like I haven't brushed my teeth even though I do when I wake up, and I always end my day with Tangiers Peach Ice Tea or Orange Soda.
I've looked all over youtube but nobody really shows how to make holes on the foil once your bowl is packed. I really wanted to know the best way to poke holes, if you want big clouds, but still, good and nice lasting flavor. Thanks for the great videos!
Now my favourite tobacco these days is Al Fakher Soft Black, basically because I am not a big fan of artificially flavoured tobaccos, but I do appreciate the fact that AFSB has glycerine on top of molasses and thus produces decent clouds, while have a taste I like, a tste which althought not very complex is rich enough, and it is a black tobacco whichis very easy to deal with: Easy to pack and to smoke on almost every kind of bowls...
Hey Jake! Love the reviews and information you've been providing.
My question is this: I currently own two Mya Hookahs, A Bambino which I use for travel, and a 3 hose Paragon for when I have guests. I'm pretty happy with both, but as you probably know the purge leaves something to be desired.
I've never had the chance to use a KM, but would it be worthwhile picking up one? Will I notice a difference in the quality of my session? I've always wondered just how good they are.
You already explained how to clean you hookah. Could you explain how to clean the hose? I have a few washable hoses but some of them I can't get rid of the ghosting!
Haha in all seriousness, they have a huge variety of flavors to choose from, and most of them, like I said, are just delicious. And the cloud size is a always awesome.
I'm kinda bummed you shut down the site considering thats where I got my KM and HOS hose but I understand your dilemma. Anyway on to my question, could you make a video on how to acclimate tangiers? Go through the process oh how often you stir it etc. I really want to pick some up but I don't want to go into it blind. Thanks for the videos!
I wanted to know would a short stem hookah(ie pumpkin) allow for more smoke vs a long stem(38in KM) hookah on the pull because of the distance the smoke has to travel from the top to the base to the hose?
Can you explain the difference between "Quicklight" Coals, and normal coals, as far as your preference, and have you ever used the "Electric coals" and if so, could you do a review on them?
I am looking to buy a new phunnal bowl to smoke tangiers lucid out of but there are so many choices. I have come across the tangiers mini and small, hookah John alien, crown hookah glass? Witch one would you go with and whats the best size? Thanks so much and good luck to you.
Kind of sucks you aren't doin the store anymore but respect your decision... Still hoping to go down to Vegas sometime to visit your lounge.... Also my fav. Shisha is probably starbuzz b/c of cloud output but I do like me some al fahker..... Tie between those two. But also have a lot of others to try....
@sierralover19 herbal tobacco does not contain nicotine. It also uses a different substance to get it's taste. Some kind of sugar, where as shisha uses honey ..etc.
My favorite would to be a tie between coco jumbo and winter fresh i really love the cooling effect from the winter fresh and with coco jumbo its just a very pleasing flavor for me. My question is what kind of hookahs are better mya's or km's?
As far as brands go, if I have people over, I'll pop in some starbuzz because I know I can't please everyone.
For personal use, I don't think I have had a bowl of a non-Al Fakher flavor for a very long time. When I was at your lounge I had a lot of starbuzz but I couldn't stray away from the AF I have a whole bunch of AF and a bowl of mint is better than any starbuzz flavor.
I do love my occasional starbuzz, but the AF is just good price, fantastic taste and smoke.
My favorite is White Gummybear from fumaris.... i live in san diego where the actual lounge is at and i always smoke this flavor out of my KM Pharonie Vortex bowl 3 coco's then i add the 4th in the middle of the session... and i love it especially the girls when they come over :)
As for base additives, I swear by Tejava Organic tea. Nothing more than water and tea. I completely agree with gatorade and juice, the sugar content destroys the smoke. Also not putting milk in the vase, One to 5 mL of milk in a vase helps the smoke, they do that in germany and my friend swears by it, I am hesitant and careful. Tip to the uneducated, if you use anything except for water in your vase be sure to clean your hookah right afterwards because it could "ghost your hose".
starbuzz , i know some people dont care for it , but it seems to be a party pleaser with most flavors than other brands , easy to pack , easy heat management , and pretty tasty flavors , the only con is the price but i smoke every other day so price isnt that bad if people chip in
whats is your favorite tangiers flavor, and what it the best bowl for it (HJ alien/flying soucer, small/medium tangiers phunnel, crown classic phunnel, or house of smoke phunnel)
Jake, I'm an Al Fakher guy. I like others like fantasia but I can never go wrong with Al Fakher. I like making mixes, different brands, different flavours. my fave is al fakher cola mixed with a tiny bit al fakher gum and a hint of al fakher lemon but every time i try to mix fantasia with something, it turns out disgusting unless i mix Appele Martini with Al Fakher Pomegranate (only coz a mate told me it works) Question 1. do u mix flavours? 2. Whats ur fav? 3. What makes a good Fantasia mix?
Hey Jake! Love your videos, brutha! My favorite brand is Al Fakher. I really like their mint, it's the best I've ever had and I like to mix it with Roman Long Island Ice Tea! Bomb Dig. Try it!
Hey Jake, long time follower and I have been a Tangiers freak ever since I started watching your site. Tangiers is a strong flavor coupled with your choice of how strong you want your tobacco. Hands down my favorite brand, Try lucid mint+ lucid cocoa+ welsh cream if you get a chance.
@ilv228 I don't care about the flying saucer bowl since hookah John himself said that it wasn't as good as the Alien Bowl and he was going to sell them just to not trow them away!
@VenomTheCat i dont give a rats ass what you think lol, i have an alien bowl and its prob the best bowl i have, but i just wnated to see someones review on the flying saucer since its unique.
@Oshizzify If you've bought it fairly recently then I'm sure if you take some pics and show it to the vendor you got it from then they would exchange it for you, but I guess you could get someone to weld it or you can use something like JB weld
Jake! Big fan.
Wanted to ask if you have heard/tried the new hookah shiazo (I think that's how it's spelled) stones. Apparently these stones soak hookah flavor and are not tobacco. I looked further into it and the main component is glycerin.I know it does not provide as much smoke but is it healthier? I'm very curious! Thank you!
lana411 4 weeks ago
@lana411 Healthier? Maybe. Good? Not really :)
hookahrev 3 weeks ago
@hookahrev touche.
lana411 6 days ago
@lana411 LOL
hookahrev 6 days ago
My favorite brand is Hookafina by far. Always a great smoke and perfect flavor. I have also fell in love with the Nakhla Mix stuff.
ZanerBlack 1 month ago
what is the best way to store tobacco?
thenew34 1 month ago
related to xOGxAesop's question, How does smoking a large hookah differ from a smaller hookah?
imjustjohn828 1 month ago
What is the name of the song at the beginning?
hookahpro123 1 month ago
could you review the Khalill mammoon Beast hose, the fully washable one. It seems like overkill but i really want one
hummer2kid36 1 month ago
guys and gals
Jake has sold the Sitara Hookah Lounge to the guys over at House of Smokes
I think he is looking for a new place
so it might take him longer to reply and make a new video
ftostation 1 month ago
Still waiting on the new "ask Jake" and "Best of 2011"
VenomTheCat 1 month ago
I thought these Vids come out every week. seems like its been about 3 weeks now since Jakes out 1 out...
xTragikx 1 month ago
are Nammor hoses universal? I bought a Mya hookah and i was looking to see if the Nammor hose would fit in a Mya hose adapter. Thank you.
joeeee30 1 month ago
fantasia on the other hand i can smoke it and smoke it and it never makes my stomach hurt. do you have any idea why starbuzz makes me so sick?
Austint801 1 month ago
@Austint801 tobacco is a diuretic if im not wrong. Maybe starbuzz is to strong, or maybe you eat to much before you smoke it. just my input, i always take a break during al fakher sessions
hummer2kid36 1 month ago
my favorite brand of shisha would have to be fantasia. now i havent tried a whole lot of brands but starbuzz has always given me a stomach ache about 35 mins into a session
Austint801 1 month ago
so whatever happened to the house of smokeslv website, it says it's down and that it'll be back up in a day but it's been saying that for a while.
and my favorite flavor so far is starbuzz bold peach queen. Looking forward to trying some new flavors from fumari so we'll see if my favorite changes.
shmug1 1 month ago
whats the difference between flat and square coco naras? ive been using flat and was wondering if they burn slower or anything else different. Also, ive had 2 ball bearings fall from the purge into the hookah, its a KM double pear that did not come with the ball bearing, so i have been using BBs. is there anything i can do to prevent this from happening?
For your question, Fumari has been my favorite. I wish they had the 250g packs, but i make do with 100g of white gummi bear and ambrosia.
hummer2kid36 1 month ago
Hey jake
would you reccomend mixing two diffrent starbuzz flavours? or any other brands together?
also whats your favourite mixed flavour? and also great videos you've helped me and im sure many many more consumers of hookah thanks, keep it up:)
TheTylerrees 1 month ago
My favorite shisha brand would be cloud 9. Most people dont know what it is but basically they are rocks coated in glycerin and flavoring. It produces monster clouds that i have never seen from any traditional hookah. It is also good for those who are concerned about the tobacco. The question i have is, how does it get you buzzed? There is no niccotine or tobacco so im stumped on this.
702paintballer702 1 month ago
Hey Jake!
My favorite shisha is alfahker mint, well because that's the only shisha I start my day off with, and it's just the flavor it is like washing my mouth like I haven't brushed my teeth even though I do when I wake up, and I always end my day with Tangiers Peach Ice Tea or Orange Soda.
Obiwankenobi702 1 month ago
Hey Jake!
I've looked all over youtube but nobody really shows how to make holes on the foil once your bowl is packed. I really wanted to know the best way to poke holes, if you want big clouds, but still, good and nice lasting flavor. Thanks for the great videos!
HZak97 1 month ago
What tabacos are going to give me some of the best buzz along with great flavor? What is the best way to store my stash of tobaccos?
Twistoflife 1 month ago 3
Thanks for Your videos Jake!
Now my favourite tobacco these days is Al Fakher Soft Black, basically because I am not a big fan of artificially flavoured tobaccos, but I do appreciate the fact that AFSB has glycerine on top of molasses and thus produces decent clouds, while have a taste I like, a tste which althought not very complex is rich enough, and it is a black tobacco whichis very easy to deal with: Easy to pack and to smoke on almost every kind of bowls...
HookahBurdar 1 month ago
Hey Jake! Love the reviews and information you've been providing.
My question is this: I currently own two Mya Hookahs, A Bambino which I use for travel, and a 3 hose Paragon for when I have guests. I'm pretty happy with both, but as you probably know the purge leaves something to be desired.
I've never had the chance to use a KM, but would it be worthwhile picking up one? Will I notice a difference in the quality of my session? I've always wondered just how good they are.
Thanks
MisterFraust 1 month ago
Hey Jake...Could you recommend me a good hookah?
josh7904 1 month ago
If i can get a roman ill some that. Get a good head buzz but for a wide range of flavor i like star buzz.
My question is what brands can i be getting the best buzz from that does not need a funnel?
Twistoflife 2 months ago
You already explained how to clean you hookah. Could you explain how to clean the hose? I have a few washable hoses but some of them I can't get rid of the ghosting!
VenomTheCat 2 months ago
Favorite Brand:
Starbuzz definitely!
Cloud output is amazing, flavour strength is always there, its easy to pack, juicy and nice cut.
rahimk26 2 months ago
Favorite brand: Starbuzz
Why? It's fucking delicious.
Haha in all seriousness, they have a huge variety of flavors to choose from, and most of them, like I said, are just delicious. And the cloud size is a always awesome.
rockdudeguy18 2 months ago
Great videos Jake!
I, too, was wondering about coals.
Are quick lights worse to use vs. natural when it comes to health?
rockdudeguy18 2 months ago
Hey Jake,
I'm kinda bummed you shut down the site considering thats where I got my KM and HOS hose but I understand your dilemma. Anyway on to my question, could you make a video on how to acclimate tangiers? Go through the process oh how often you stir it etc. I really want to pick some up but I don't want to go into it blind. Thanks for the videos!
wkarmy 2 months ago 2
Jake,
I wanted to know would a short stem hookah(ie pumpkin) allow for more smoke vs a long stem(38in KM) hookah on the pull because of the distance the smoke has to travel from the top to the base to the hose?
xOGxAesop 2 months ago 12
Can you explain the difference between "Quicklight" Coals, and normal coals, as far as your preference, and have you ever used the "Electric coals" and if so, could you do a review on them?
TheXXLBRUCE 2 months ago
@TheXXLBRUCE Quicklight Coals: -- Lasts a shorter amount of time / Added chemicals make session taste horrible / over all...just a waste of money
Coco Coals: -- Lasts far longer (1-2 hour smoke sessions) / They Dont ash over as much / allows smoker to get maximal taste out shisha.
JustBetter10 2 months ago
My favourite brand is AL Fakher
why : it was my first time that I used it
ftostation 2 months ago
Hey Jake, love the videos!
I am looking to buy a new phunnal bowl to smoke tangiers lucid out of but there are so many choices. I have come across the tangiers mini and small, hookah John alien, crown hookah glass? Witch one would you go with and whats the best size? Thanks so much and good luck to you.
ballerbrian4u 2 months ago 7
Question. What are other good brands to try in your opinion..??
aalopez89 2 months ago
Great videos man. As always.
Kind of sucks you aren't doin the store anymore but respect your decision... Still hoping to go down to Vegas sometime to visit your lounge.... Also my fav. Shisha is probably starbuzz b/c of cloud output but I do like me some al fahker..... Tie between those two. But also have a lot of others to try....
aalopez89 2 months ago
what iis the difference between herbal and tobacco shisha
sierralover19 2 months ago
@sierralover19 herbal tobacco does not contain nicotine. It also uses a different substance to get it's taste. Some kind of sugar, where as shisha uses honey ..etc.
JustBetter10 2 months ago
Have you ever tried mixing over ten flavours if so how was it?
aahhmmeedd112233 2 months ago
My favorite would to be a tie between coco jumbo and winter fresh i really love the cooling effect from the winter fresh and with coco jumbo its just a very pleasing flavor for me. My question is what kind of hookahs are better mya's or km's?
bchag 2 months ago
@bchag I was a MYA fanboy for forever and bought a KM. MY KM is just so amazing, try it out, you'll love it.
Alchemydude667 2 months ago
As far as brands go, if I have people over, I'll pop in some starbuzz because I know I can't please everyone.
For personal use, I don't think I have had a bowl of a non-Al Fakher flavor for a very long time. When I was at your lounge I had a lot of starbuzz but I couldn't stray away from the AF I have a whole bunch of AF and a bowl of mint is better than any starbuzz flavor.
I do love my occasional starbuzz, but the AF is just good price, fantastic taste and smoke.
Alchemydude667 2 months ago
FANTASIA good variety of flavours and lasts long
kmak92 2 months ago
Hey Jake, love the videos
I know you smoke with a fancy hose on your setup, but what do you think is the best hose out (disregarding price) the nammor, KM, fancy, or tonic?
and I haven't smoked many different brands but my favorite flavor right now is starbuzz melon blue.
shmug1 2 months ago 5
Nakhla Sheherazade Cinnamon. I love Cinamon. The Shisha just tastes aweasome.
MetalheadBuser 2 months ago
My favorite is White Gummybear from fumaris.... i live in san diego where the actual lounge is at and i always smoke this flavor out of my KM Pharonie Vortex bowl 3 coco's then i add the 4th in the middle of the session... and i love it especially the girls when they come over :)
jphrz08 2 months ago
As for base additives, I swear by Tejava Organic tea. Nothing more than water and tea. I completely agree with gatorade and juice, the sugar content destroys the smoke. Also not putting milk in the vase, One to 5 mL of milk in a vase helps the smoke, they do that in germany and my friend swears by it, I am hesitant and careful. Tip to the uneducated, if you use anything except for water in your vase be sure to clean your hookah right afterwards because it could "ghost your hose".
yojon75 2 months ago
starbuzz , i know some people dont care for it , but it seems to be a party pleaser with most flavors than other brands , easy to pack , easy heat management , and pretty tasty flavors , the only con is the price but i smoke every other day so price isnt that bad if people chip in
psychokillax 2 months ago
whats is your favorite tangiers flavor, and what it the best bowl for it (HJ alien/flying soucer, small/medium tangiers phunnel, crown classic phunnel, or house of smoke phunnel)
Mrhookah1113 2 months ago
Jake, I'm an Al Fakher guy. I like others like fantasia but I can never go wrong with Al Fakher. I like making mixes, different brands, different flavours. my fave is al fakher cola mixed with a tiny bit al fakher gum and a hint of al fakher lemon but every time i try to mix fantasia with something, it turns out disgusting unless i mix Appele Martini with Al Fakher Pomegranate (only coz a mate told me it works) Question 1. do u mix flavours? 2. Whats ur fav? 3. What makes a good Fantasia mix?
FarhanMasud85 2 months ago
Tangiers due to how realistic the smell/flavor, (is my my fav)
maddoido 2 months ago 2
Hey Jake! Love your videos, brutha! My favorite brand is Al Fakher. I really like their mint, it's the best I've ever had and I like to mix it with Roman Long Island Ice Tea! Bomb Dig. Try it!
DakotaEP 2 months ago
My favorite brand would be nakhla. The flavor lasts through two rounds of coals each time and always produces amazing smoke.
Oshizzify 2 months ago
Hey Jake, long time follower and I have been a Tangiers freak ever since I started watching your site. Tangiers is a strong flavor coupled with your choice of how strong you want your tobacco. Hands down my favorite brand, Try lucid mint+ lucid cocoa+ welsh cream if you get a chance.
warped1626 2 months ago
Starbuzz!
JakeJohnsonAKAJdogg 2 months ago
do a review on hookahjohns flying saucer bowl please
ilv228 2 months ago
@ilv228 I don't care about the flying saucer bowl since hookah John himself said that it wasn't as good as the Alien Bowl and he was going to sell them just to not trow them away!
but and alien bowl review would be good.
VenomTheCat 2 months ago
@VenomTheCat i dont give a rats ass what you think lol, i have an alien bowl and its prob the best bowl i have, but i just wnated to see someones review on the flying saucer since its unique.
ilv228 2 months ago
Hey Jake, as usual, love your vids! My question is: If you have a leak on a hookah how would you fix it? (Hose port leaks)
Oshizzify 2 months ago 2
@Oshizzify A grommet?
subby7866 2 months ago
@subby7866 No like the welds
Oshizzify 2 months ago
@Oshizzify If you've bought it fairly recently then I'm sure if you take some pics and show it to the vendor you got it from then they would exchange it for you, but I guess you could get someone to weld it or you can use something like JB weld
subby7866 2 months ago
@subby7866 ohh aiight thanks man :)
Oshizzify 2 months ago