With the increasing popularity of hookah smoking, the hookah market is brimming with countless options when it comes to hookah charcoals. There is a plethora of great options out there on the market. With different types of hookah charcoal, brands, sizes, and shapes, it is okay to get confused, which makes it trickier to pick the ideal one. In this Amy Deluxe blog, we are going to talk about the main two categories of hookah charcoal: natural and quick-light hookah charcoal. Furthermore, we would like to draw your interest in some of our finest hookah products that will instantly transform your entire setup. Let us now quickly get started. 

Hookah smokers often use natural charcoal or quick-light hookah charcoal to heat their hookah. Are you aware of how these two charcoals differ from each other? Don’t worry; we will cover everything for you in this blog. Each type of hookah charcoal has its own advantages and disadvantages. After all, only one can win the race. Therefore, we have simultaneously prepared two identical hookahs with the same shisha but will be using different charcoals to heat them and assess their flavor, smoke outcome, and performance.

Natural Hookah Charcoals: What Are They?

Over the last ten years, natural hookah charcoals made of coconut shells have grown in popularity. If you are wondering whether they taste like coconut or not, they don’t. These charcoals are manufactured using the leftover coconut shells from the coconut farms. They are then converted into charcoal and pressed into briquettes and other shapes. In the present day, these coals have become the standard norm for passionate hookah enthusiasts around the globe. They have become a crowd favorite for numerous reasons, like that they last longer than other coals, act as a clean source of heat, and do not alter the flavor of your shisha tobacco. According to your personal taste, you can pick charcoal sizes and shapes like cubes, large cubes, flat squares, and recently introduced wedges and circles to fit in heat management devices.

Amy Gold Coconut Charcoal

Amy Deluxe brings you natural charcoal made in Indonesia using coconut shells. They are long-lasting, producing only 2% ash, making them environmentally friendly. They are available in two sizes: cubes and jumbo cubes. Try them for a clean, flavorful hookah session.

Things to Remember

Igniting natural hookah charcoals seeks a steady and constant source of heat, like a gas burner or an electric burner. There are many options available on the market to help you light up your coconut charcoals properly for a nice and enjoyable smoking session. If you are wondering where to buy a high-quality charcoal burner, worry not, as Amy brings you the Amy Deluxe Burner, a 1000W electric burner that will heat up your coals fast and with the utmost ease. If you run a hookah lounge, we suggest you keep a few of them in hand. 

Quick Light Hookah Charcoal: What Are They?

Quick Light Charcoals, also known as instant lighting or fast lighting charcoals, are those coals that come in packs of 10 discs in foil-wrapped rolls. A chemical accelerant is infused into these charcoals, allowing hookah lovers to fire them simply using a regular lighter or matchstick.  In a matter of a few seconds, they will start sparkling and burning fast. Quick lights are usually ready for smoke within a minute. These instant lighting charcoals are readily available in The small size of 33mm and the large size of 40mm allow smokers to customize the heat and session duration. However, these days, they are also available in numerous other size options.

As the name suggests, these hookah charcoals are quick and exceptionally convenient. However, they come with a few disadvantages in regards to interference with the shisha flavor and burn time. It is also seen that some of the quick light brands have a strong chemical aftertaste that gets infused with the shisha as well, destroying the overall flavor of the hookah session.

However, you can use Quicklight to light up natural charcoal. It would be extremely handy for a quick session while traveling or whether you have no electricity to run an electric burner.

To conclude, each of these charcoals is amazing in different ways. Now, as a hookah smoker, it is up to you to pick one that suits your purpose, requirements, and preferences best. Just take a few minutes to compare their features, benefits, and limitations before purchasing one. We hope you find this helpful. Check out our shop for high-quality hookah and premium-grade hookah accessories for a seamless experience. We are right here to help you.