What Is Shisha? Where to Buy Shisha?

Armin Barbei

January 31, 2023

The term shisha is derived from the Persian word “shīshe” which directly translates to “glass” in English. In Egypt, people still use the term to describe the water pipe instead of the substance. However, “Shisha” refers only to the glass base of the instrument, not the actual device.Shisha smoking, also called narghile, water pipe, hookah or hubble bubble smoking. Shisha most commonly refers to the tobacco that you smoke with a hookah pipe.

Shisha is a mixture of tobacco leaves, glycerin, molasses or honey, and flavorings like fruits, herbs, syrups, and more. This leads to a wet, sticky, tobacco substance that can only be smoked from a hookah, and it is available in many flavors like chocolate, licorice, and mint.Traditionally, the tobacco is soaked in different flavored juices for extended periods of time to infuse it with flavor. Many companies specialize in making shisha, and there are many different flavors available to choose from. Some of the more common ones are mint, cherry and strawberry — all pretty standard. The tobacco is placed inside of a bowl at the top of the hookah where it is heated with coals. You draw the smoke through the water and take in that tasty smoke, exhaling huge clouds. Hookah smoking, or waterpipe smoking, can be a great social activity to bond over and is a wonderfully relaxing pastime to enjoy with friends.

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