Hookahs have been an intrinsic part of several cultures in the Middle East for centuries. For years, the locals in these countries have been sharing hookahs and passing the hose while discussing their day and leisurely smoking the aromatic flavored tobacco. In the recent years, the hookah culture has also spread to the western countries and in fact has become quite a rage. Today there are hundreds of hookah bars all over the world.

Culture of Hookah

The culture of hookah shisha is kind of relaxation, the best way to move forward in the process of hookah buying should be wit patience. Do a little bit of research and know the best products and materials get to know the aesthetics---what will be the most enhancing and pleasing smoking experience for you? Beauty, quality and price are the parameters when you are ready to buy hookahs.

Hookah Online

It is not a bad idea to check the hookahs at local retail outlets where hookahs are available, and should have tried different type of hookah pipes at a lounge; however the best bet in meeting the above parameters would be perhaps buying online. Hookahs available online have much broader range, unlike store us forced to charge more.

Hookah Body

The body of the hookah is also called the vase or govde, the best material for hookah could be Ceramic, Pyrex glass or any kind of non-porous tempered material, avoid copper or wood. The hookah base are available in small and large sizes, the bases are also available in various colors and designs. The stems are normally made of stainless steel or any other solid metal, and come with a range in height; even hoses are available in different styles and lengths. The bowl used for tobacco should be clay, ceramic or metal. The hookah can come either with one hose fitting or multiple hose fittings. There are various sites where one can assemble the hookah by selecting the parts, and other sites you can get customized hookahs made for yourself. Even ready made high quality hookahs are available.

Hookah Types

Hookahs in Egypt are normally hand blown glass bases in jewel and opal toned colors, however the hookahs in Syria have exquisite glass bases and built from higher quality materials. Other than these traditional hookahs there are plenty of modern hookahs available like animal shoed hookahs, mini hookahs, mod hookahs, traveling hookah with a carry case, and rotating hookahs. Prices vary, a good quality single hose mini hookah will cost you about $35.00, a mid range will cost you about $60 to $100, and above $115 to $135 or more you can get a large hookah, the price can still go up to $225 for crystal and for a hookah made of silver you may end up paying about $1000.

Purchase Hookah

When you purchase hookah, most of the times it comes with individual stem, bowl, hose or hoses, in separate parts which makes it easy for cleaning and it will also include tongs of coal, rubber stoppers, screens, some hookah tobacco and charcoal.