What is hookah?
The origins of hookah are quite controversial according to various studies conducted on the subject. Several hypotheses have been put forward regarding its origin: Europe, Persia, Africa, India or even America. The name hookah comes from the Persian chiche which means glass. While narghile comes from the Indian nargil meaning coconut. Indeed, these were used for the manufacture of hookah 1300 years after JC in Africa. The hookah was used by the Chinese to smoke opium and then the Persians, Arabs and Turks gave it its current form. The hookah is a true symbol of conviviality and refinement and is often offered as a gift. Today and for the past decade, hookah is extremely popular all over the world as there are a multitude of hookah bars.
Use and maintenance of a hookah
You will need a complete hookah (vase, column hose, hearth and their seal, the column), aluminum foil or a heating system, such as the KALOUD LOTUS, the QUASAR or another chimney system like the BROHOOD, BADCHA or the DRAGON, natural charcoal or self-lighting and hookah tobacco in the form of molasses or without tobacco, like cellulose-based products Cloud One, Twizter, NIC3 or plant-based like the ZODIAC for example. There are also tobacco-free gels that work by vaporization, like Hookah Squeeze cream. The preparation of a hookah is done in several stages. First, fill the vase with two thirds of water and then place the tobacco or stones in the hearth. It is then necessary to cover the hearth with aluminum foil that you have previously pierced. Finally, you will need to assemble the hookah and light the charcoal to start smoking your hookah. For more information, all the steps are explained in our article "How to make a hookah?". To keep your hookah in good condition, it is important to change the water after each use and clean your hookah regularly.
Hookah design and performance
Since 1991, El Badia offers all types of hookah: classic, in glass or even premium. Among the classic hookahs, you will find different formats and colors according to your needs and desires. The most reputable classic hookahs are those from the CELESTE range manufactured by EL-BADIA which equip most of the hookah bars in the hexagon, but you will have the choice between the brands MS, MYA, KAYA or AMY. The miniature hookahs will be perfect for nomadic use, to take everywhere with you for your holidays or parties! The glass hookahs will bring a touch of modernity, design and high-end to your evenings. For even more luxury, bet everything on the high quality hookahs in precious wood and glass which are true signature objects. They are also perfect as decoration and their quality will allow you to enjoy your hookah for many years. Appeared recently, The electronic hookah is emerging as the new trend in vaping. It will amaze you with its stronger taste than an electronic cigarette and its practical side combining mobility and ease of use! Your EL-BADIA store will offer you models from the French brand HOOKY, or from the famous American hookah tobacco brand STARBUZZ, as well as SQUARE.
