What is The Best Coal for The Best Shisha Experience ?

When it comes to enjoying shisha (also known as hookah), the type of coal you use plays a crucial role in the overall experience. The right coal can significantly affect the flavor, smoke production, and duration of your shisha session. Here, we’ll explore the different types of coal available for shisha and highlight their benefits and drawbacks.

Types of Shisha Coal

1. Natural Coconut Shell Charcoal.
2. Quick-Light Charcoal.
3. Wood Charcoal.
4. Compressed Charcoal.

1. Natural Coconut Shell Charcoal :

Cube Coconut Briquette for Shisha

Natural coconut shell charcoal is made from the shells of coconuts, carbonized at high temperatures. It is known for its high density, low ash production, white to grey ash, and long burning time.

Benefits:

• Burns cleanly with minimal ash.
• Provides consistent and even heat.
• Long-lasting, reducing the need to replace coals frequently.
• Eco-friendly and sustainable.

Drawbacks:

• Requires a coal burner or stove to light.
• Takes longer to light compared to quick-light charcoal.

2. Quick Light Charcoal :

Quick light charcoal contains chemical accelerants that allow it to ignite quickly using a standard lighter. Even though it is really practical, but for us, we don’t recommend quick light charcoal because of its chemical accelerants and shorter burning time. Quick-light charcoal is very commonly used for bukhoor or room fragrance in the Middle East.

Benefits:

• Lights quickly and easily.
• Convenient for on-the-go use.

Drawbacks:

• Produces more ash and odors compared to natural charcoal.
• May affect the flavor of the shisha due to chemical accelerants.
• Shorter burn time.

3. Wood Charcoal :

Cylinder Briquette Shape

Wood charcoal is made from natural wood, offering a different flavor profile compared to other types of charcoal.  Wood charcoal can create higher temperature than coconut based charcoal, but it is not commonly used for the best shisha and hookah experience. Wood charcoal is commonly used in outdoor cooking, BBQ, and grilling.

Benefits:

• Provides a natural, woody flavor.
• Burns at a high temperature.

Drawbacks:

• Produces more ash than coconut shell charcoal.
• Can burn too hot, potentially scorching the shisha tobacco.

4. Compressed Charcoal :

Compressed charcoal is made from various materials, including coconut shell and wood, bound together with natural binders.

Benefits:

• Often combines the best features of natural and quick light charcoal.
• Burns evenly and consistently.

Drawbacks:

• Lighting time and ash production vary depending on the materials used.

Choosing the Best Coal for Your Shisha

When selecting the best coal for your shisha, consider the following factors:

1. Burn Time: If you prefer longer sessions, opt for natural coconut shell charcoal, which burn longer than quick-light charcoal.
2. Flavor Preservation: For a pure shisha flavor, natural coconut shell charcoal is the best choice as it burns cleanly without affecting the taste. Also coconut shell charcoal are commonly used shisha coal in the world.
3. Convenience: If you need quick and easy lighting, quick-light charcoal is convenient but may compromise flavor and produce more ash.
4. Heat Management: Choose a charcoal that provides consistent and manageable heat to avoid burning the shisha tobacco. The burning time of coconut shell charcoal briquettes usually ranges from 1.5 to 2 hours.

Conclusion

Choosing the right coal for your shisha can enhance your smoking experience by providing optimal heat, preserving flavor, and ensuring a clean burn. Natural coconut shell charcoal is often considered the best option due to its clean burn and long-lasting properties, quick-light charcoal offers convenience for those on the go, but again, we don’t recommend other coal unless it’s coconut shell charcoal based briquette. In terms of sustainability, producing premium quality briquettes does not require any trees to be cut down.  By understanding the different types of coal available, you can make an informed decision that best suits your needs and preferences.

At Taj Charcoal, we produce premium quality briquettes using the best coconut shell charcoal material. Our products are standardized to ensure the creation of premium shisha coal. Our commitment to quality and sustainability means our charcoal burns longer and cleaner, providing an exceptional shisha experience. We take pride in our eco-friendly production process, which helps preserve natural resources while delivering top-notch products to our customers.