Welcome shisha lovers to another insightful hookah blog where we intend to throw some light on different aspects of hookah smoking. Whether it is about identifying the best hookah for travel or a guide to set up for your first session, at Amy Deluxe, our motto is to make it a fuss-free yet cherishable experience for you. So, here we are today to discuss how you can store your hookah tobacco to improve its shelf life and ensure its flavors.

If it has been some time since you started smoking shisha, then you must have wondered what you can do to ensure that your hookah tobacco remains fresh and flavorful for as long as possible. Believe it or not, the trick is to store it properly. Doing so not only preserves the freshness of the flavors, but it also smokes pretty well for a long time. If you have ever faced such a situation, then you know that storing shisha is a serious job. Failing to do so will not only ruin your smoking session but also waste your money. 

Don't get panicked by reading so far. We are here to make sure that doesn't happen to you again. In this blog post, we are sharing certain essential tobacco storage tips that you can use to keep your hookah tobacco in top condition so you can relish it for several months upon opening the pack.

Hookah Tobacco & Their Typical Shelflife

Before we jump on how to preserve your shisha collection, it is important that we talk a little about how long your tobacco should typically last. An unused pack of shisha is likely to have a life of around two years, considering it is sealed properly. However, after opening the pack, it can last for up to one year if stored carefully using appropriate preservation techniques. If you find the shisha is drying out or simply going stale, it means your storage method was not appropriate. As a result, it may have weaker flavors, burn out faster, and smoke relatively for a shorter time span.

Now that we are aware of the basic shelf life of hookah tobacco, let us see how we can achieve that.

Storing Your Hookah Shisha: Tips and Tricks

• Depending on the brand, the packaging of hookah tobacco differs from each other. While some offer them in a zip-lock pouch, others provide them in plastic or glass containers. No matter how it comes, check if the seal is airtight. The shisha can get dry and unusable if the seal is not airtight. Applying the best storage technique afterwards will not help much to reinstate its lost juices. Therefore, examine the seal before anything else.
• Dedicate a particular place to store your shisha containers. It can be a drawer, closet, or cabinet; just make sure it is dry, cool, and dark.
• If the pack in which the shisha has come is not resealable, store it in an airtight bag or container. 
• You should never keep your shisha containers in areas that are humid and have high temperatures, like under the sun, on an outdoor patio, or in a hot garage. The heat and sunlight can make the tobacco condensate in the containment, and over time, you can see molds developing on them.
• You should not keep your shisha assortment in the freezer or refrigerator, which is also a big no. It is just like you should avoid keeping your repertoire in a hot and humid place; you should also avoid places that are too cold. It will lead to drying out your hookah tobacco. Apart from that, there is another reason for not storing it in cold places, which is that it will be chilled when you prepare your hookah bowl for smoking. There will be a sharp change in temperature when you place the heated hookah charcoal at the top of the packed bowl. As a result, it will not heat thoroughly, and thus the smoke output will also be affected. The bottom line is that a refrigerator is designed for storing your food, not your hookah shisha.

That would be the basic, essential technique that you must consider while storing your hookah shisha. We hope you find them useful enough to extend the longevity and protect the flavors of your most prized hookah possession. Last but not least, if you are looking for a hookah upgrade or want to replenish your stock, then go through our online Amy Deluxe store to pick your favorite. We are dedicated to making it a memorable experience for you to smoke your preferred flavors. 

Prep your hookah and start enjoying!