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Shishamesse 2025, the shisha event not to be missed
A global meeting point for the shisha trade, the Shishamesse returns to Frankfurt every year. A look at the fair and at what awaits visitors to the 2025 edition.
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GUIDES AND PRACTICAL ADVICE ABOUT SHISHA
The Shisha section of our blog gathers the information related to shisha, the narghile and the hookah. The cigarette is not the only product this community uses. Through this section you will find news about the shisha and the releases reaching the market. You will find what you need about the main brands, where they are sold, the products that have just come out and the offers available. Guides explain how to choose a shisha, how to prepare a pineapple shisha yourself, and how to tell the different types of narghile apart. Reading this section will keep you informed of what manufacturers change in their products.
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Discovering the shisha brand Aladin
The water pipe comes from the East, yet one of the largest manufacturers in the world is German. A look at Aladin, its pricing and the lines of its vases.
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The different parts to replace on a shisha
A cracked vase, a porous hose, a missing valve ball: an inventory of the wear parts of a water pipe and of the situations that make replacing them necessary.
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How does the electronic shisha work?
Tank, battery, atomiser: the electronic shisha relies on vaporisation and needs no charcoal. A description of its parts and of what sets it apart from the classic water pipe.
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Discovering the electronic shisha brand Hooky
Hooky has made a place for itself in a closed market with its electronic shishas. A look at its range of models and at its collaboration with the artist Richard Orlinski.
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Discover the vocabulary of shisha!
The water pipe has its own lexicon, used by trade professionals and regulars alike. A glossary of the terms that make technical descriptions easier to follow.
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Which aluminium foil to choose to prepare your shisha?
Thin or thick, the choice of aluminium foil depends on the charcoal used and on the heat you are after. The reference points to know before preparing a water pipe.
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The different spare parts for a shisha
Hose adapter, valve balls, vase: the parts of a shisha wear out and can be replaced. An inventory of the ones to watch to keep a water pipe in working order.
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How to light shisha charcoal properly?
Gas or electric charcoal burner, natural charcoal rather than self-lighting: lighting shapes the whole shisha session. The accessories and their use reviewed.
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How is a shisha made?
Hand-blown glass or machined parts: shisha manufacturers follow a common pattern with very different methods. The stages of the build and what sets workshops apart.
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Accessories for cleaning a shisha
Bottle brush, brushes, dedicated products: the shape of a water pipe makes cleaning it complicated, hence accessories cut for its corners. An inventory of useful kit.
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The origins of the shisha
Persia, India, Africa: the origins of the water pipe are disputed between several regions. The article goes back to the sixteenth century, when the object also displayed social rank.
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How to travel with your shisha?
Car, train, plane: carrying a water pipe does not answer the same constraints from one mode of transport to the next. The precautions to avoid breakage in the hold.
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The most unusual shishas
A cannon, a cactus: the Hookah Battle competition brings together makers of hand-built water pipes every year. A look back at some of the most astonishing entries.
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Which shisha flavours and brands were the favourites in 2020?
Fresh mint, double apple, fruit blends: the ranking of the shisha flavours most in demand in 2020, with and without tobacco, brand by brand.
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Shisha world: discovering the Altaïr brand
Altaïr takes its name from the brightest star in the constellation of the Eagle. A look at the brand and at its shishas in metal and acrylic.
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What lies behind the worldwide success of the shisha?
Born in Persia, the shisha is now smoked all over the world, including in dedicated bars. The explanations put forward for its spread, with WHO figures.
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The different types of hookah charcoal
Natural or quick-lighting: the two families do not light in the same way and do not last as long. A comparison of their advantages and their limits.
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A closer look at the Steamulation heat management system
Steamulation offers a heat manager for shishas, adjustable across eight levels between the charcoal and the tobacco. How the accessory works and how it fits.
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Which drink should you pair with your shisha?
Mint tea, strong coffee or cocktails: the drink pairings that enthusiasts suggest alongside a shisha, and the reasoning behind each of them.
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El Badia, shisha specialist since 1991
On the market since 1991, El Badia supplies private customers and shisha bars alike. An overview of a hookah range available in a great many models.
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