Top 5 hookah bowls by Dylan from Chichadream !
The bowl is the element that sits on top of your beautiful hookah, one could actually intuitively name it the hookah head.
Its role is to contain the hookah tobacco – or tobacco-free and nicotine-free substitutes – on which the charcoals are placed over aluminium foil or in a heating system.
There are many types of bowls: traditional, flat, phunnel, vortex, clay, silicone, etc. IT CAN MAKE YOU LOSE YOUR MIND ! ?
That is why we sought advice from Dylan, a hookah confirmed at the head of the Chichadream store in Saint-Dizier.
“Ever since I opened my store, sharing and introducing new ways to smoke hookah are things that have motivated me to continue.”
Dylan – Chichadream
Dylan opened his Chichadream store in August 2020 following the release of the first lockdown in france. Despite the health crisis that affected many sectors, he was pleasantly surprised at the success he had from the start.
“I have been working in the hookah industry for 2 years, and I particularly love this universe for sharing, meetings and daily discoveries!”
At Chichadream, in addition to equipping yourself, you will be advised to prepare for any type of hookah session, whether you are a beginner, an amateur or a shisha expert. ?
In order to help Chichamaps users in their hookah shopping, Dylan has listed which according to him are the 5 best bowls or hookah head.
Let’s go ! ??
HOT SHOT – SAPHIRE – 4/5
The Hot Shot bowl is perfect for short sessions – 45 minutes on average – due to its low consumption of tobacco (around 10g). People who get bored or do not have time for long sessions should have a Saphire Hot Shot in their collection !
Hot Shot Bowl from Saphire Price: 15€ at Chichadream. Credit ? : Chichadream©
✚ Good Points: ✓ Low consumption ✓ Several colors ✓ Adaptable with several heating systems
− Bad Point: ✓ Fragile
Instructions of use from Dylan:
“Use this bowl with blond tobacco (Dumanji, Taboo, Adalya, etc.) with a chimney set and 3 Zocomo charcoals.?”
FIX – SAPHIRE – 4/5
The Saphire Fix is a suitable bowl for many people, especially because it is available in a vortex or phunnel version. It is welcomed by beginners, but it is just as effective for outdoor lovers – yes, sunny days are coming ! ☀️ – because its edges prevent the heating systems from moving. This bowl can contain between 15g and 18g of hookah tobacco, for a session of approximately one hour.
Fix Bowl from Saphire Price: 15€ at Chichadream. Credit ? : Chichadream©
✚ Good Points: ✓ Good performance with heating systems ✓ Easy to use for beginners
− Bad Point: ✓ Only suitable for Kaloud type heating systems
Instructions of use from Dylan:
“Use the Saphire Fix with a classic tobacco (Al Fakher, Blue horse, Chaos…), a Kaloud 1+ heating system and 3 Cirskull charcoals.?”
MINI ROOK – ALPACA – 4,5/5
The Mini Rook holds around 15g of hookah tobacco and is generally used with aluminium only. It can also be used with a grid to place charcoal, or a Provost Apple on Top. It is the perfect bowl for long sessions, it contains 4 notches located around the phunnel which guarantee a very good air flow.
Mini Rook Bowl from Alpaca Price: 30€ at Chichadream. Credit ? : Chichadream©
✚ Good Points: ✓ Robust ✓ Nice design ✓ Ideal for tastes with a lot of glycerin
− Bad Point: ✓ Only suitable for Kaloud type heating systems
Instructions of use from Dylan:
“Use the Mini Rook with a blond (Starline, Hollster, Xracher…) or black tobacco according to taste, Predator aluminium foil and Provost AppleOnTop. 2 Blackcoco charcoals are sufficient.?”
SOLARIS – 5/5
The types of use of the Solaris bowl are varied. It is compatible with different heating systems and several types of hookah tobacco. It is most often appreciated for so-called “Russian” preparations. What is the Russian preparation? It’s quite simply a preparation made with black tobacco in a Solaris (or Russian type) bowl and a Kaloud type heating system ! It can contain between 15g and 20g of hookah tobacco, and gets you started in a session that can last around 1.5 hours.
Solaris Bowl Price: 16€ at Chichadream. Credit ? : Chichadream©
✚ Good Points: ✓ Robust ✓ Compatible with many heating systems ✓ Compatible avec plusieurs types de tabac ✓ Easy to use
− Bad Point: ✓ Lets the molasses pass
Instructions of use from Dylan:
“For lovers of strong sessions, use the Solaris with a black tobacco (Tangiers, Darkside, Odinson…), a Kaloud lotus 1+ as a heating system and 3 Zocomo charcoals. For a smoother session, a blond tobacco (Chaos, Meridan, Zomo… ), a Predator aluminium foil, a Provost AppleOnTop and 2 Zocomo charcoals.?”
TURKISH – HOOKAH & CIE – 5/5
The Turkish bowl – just like the Solaris – is also very appreciated by fans of black tobacco in Russian preparation. It can contain between 15g and 20g of tobacco and thus allows a session that lasts about 1h30.
Turkish Bowl from Hookah & Cie Price: 20€ at Chichadream. Credit ? : Chichadream©
✚ Good Points: ✓ Holds the heat well ✓ Ideal for Russian preparations ✓ Consumes all the tobacco contained in it
− Bad Point: ✓ Only suitable for Kaloud type heating systems
Instructions of use from Dylan:
“Hookah & Cie’s Turkish is perfect for Russian preparations: black tobacco (Darkside, Azure, Tangiers…), a Kaloud 1+ heating system and 3 Zocomo charcoals.?”
Whichever bowl you decide to choose, please do not hesitate to contact Dylan of Chichadream for advice, or more information. And for your hookah sessions with friends – with social distancing -, have the Chichamaps reflex ! ?
