Rating of the best brands of hookah coal for 2022

Having decided to buy fuel for a smoking device, it is worth studying the rating of the best brands of coal for hookah for 2022. Since often a person is repelled only by the cost of the latter, and it is high-quality fuel that guarantees the very completeness of the sensations of the process. Yes, and the absolute combustion of tobacco, without any third-party flavors hovering around the room, with an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth, will be a good bonus. That is why it is so important to delve into the essence of this issue by studying and choosing a high-quality ignition medium.

Getting ready for a hookah party

The culture of inhaling the smoke of a smoldering plant has always been considered something sacred, therefore it was at the peak of popularity among various representatives of the human race. A habit that descended from the top of the nobility and gradually came down to the common people.

This feature did not pass and such an accessory as a hookah, which absorbed a whole host of concepts and introduced a peculiar element of an oriental fairy tale. This is what makes it popular even today, and not only in the east.

The tradition itself came down to us by the beginning of the 90s, after the collapse of the country of the Soviets. When people began to freely travel abroad, bringing souvenirs from there. And the best and most original was considered a gift from the Middle East, Egypt or Turkey.

Today, a lot of information can be easily found about hookah smoking, but almost nowhere is there any mention of such a stage as ignition of the device, its choice, taking into account the optimal ratio of price and quality. This inspires false confidence in absolute knowledge about the action itself and the components of hookah fuel.

Only now the fuse of combustible briquettes implies a number of nuances that affect the depth of the process.

Main selection criteria

Buyers are more likely to repel the following parameters.

1. What is the price product. Electric coals are recognized as the most expensive, followed by natural briquettes.  budgetary wood components are considered, and chemical components complete the list.

But the latter should be used as little as possible.

2. Where will the hookah be used? Coconut or electric coals contribute to the session in the room.
3. Environmental indicators. For fans of a healthy lifestyle, any foreign impurities are unacceptable, but electronic ones will taste.

There are 2 main materials - natural and artificial.Moreover, the main difference between the first and the second is not the manufacturing element itself, but the presence of non-natural components.

• ignition speed;
• heats up immediately
• long and even burning

• leave behind an unpleasant smell;
• there is an aftertaste.

This type of fuel is typical for small restaurants where there is a service for supplying a smoking device. More respectable institutions or private users are advised to resort to natural options.

What should you pay attention to in order to avoid mistakes when choosing.

Varieties

With the growing popularity of incense smoking among Russians, one after another, hookah lighting began to appear. But even now, in all the variety of fuels, it is worth noting 3 key options:

1. Woody. It can be a vine of grapes, a lemon, a walnut or a birch.

• This base gives it aromatic properties. They smolder for about 40 minutes.
• Full disclosure of the smell will take some time. A preheat of 7 to 10 minutes is required.

2. Coconut. For it, not palm wood is used, but the shell of the nut itself.

• Keeps for a couple of hours. Retains heat very well.
• It has a fairly low heat limit. It doesn't come right up to speed.

3. Saltpeter. Consists of dry alcohol.

• No bitterness; there are no toxins. Ignites quickly. Smoldering for a long time.
• The very presence of saltpeter often causes an unpleasant odor.

But you can find it under the Carbopol brand, almost everywhere.

The size of the briquette used is also of great importance. Medium tiles are perfect for a standard device. Such squares burn quite evenly, creating the right atmosphere.Larger specimens, on the contrary, are best used if large-scale gatherings are planned.

Lighting accessories

For a properly lit device, not only coals are responsible, but also correctly selected containers. The most proven option is considered to be a simple clay bowl covered with glaze.

• uniform heating;
• repels odors.

• fragility.

A ceramic vessel, although more expensive, is more convenient to use, responsible for a pleasant aroma while smoking.

A bowl made of silicone has won the attention of users with its versatility. But even she found tangible disadvantages.

• durable;
• warms up well
• clean well.

• quickly loses heat;
• may melt.

In this case, it does not matter how the fuel for the smoking device is ignited. Using an electric stove or using a special burner. The quality of heating plays a significant role. The briquette must completely change color to bright fiery, without a single dark spot, otherwise the session may be irrevocably ruined.

There is a whole list of devices that help kindle coal.

1. Special gas or hand burners.
2. Electric coal
3. Lighters.
4. Regular fire or fireplace.
5. Classic or electric stove.

Hookah smoking equipment

It is impossible to be limited only to the choice of fuel, you also need to know how to ignite it correctly. Here are some tips for this:

• An ordinary stove will help to carry out the plan, any nearby metal mesh will come in handy, where you can place the briquettes or tablets themselves.

Even a simple frying pan will cope with this function. However, only cast-iron cookware is suitable; briquettes will leave an indelible mark on Teflon or ceramics.Using a gas stove to heat up, you can easily turn or take out the cubes.

• Another option is a built-in oven, also often used when lighting hookah briquettes. For this purpose, the baking sheet is covered with foil, leaving it in the oven for 5-10 minutes at temperatures up to 180 degrees. There is no need to regularly rotate the cube in order for it to be heated from all sides.
• A more secure way is in the microwave. The fuel is simply laid out on a heat-resistant dish, leaving for 10 seconds with maximum power. However, this method is applicable only to natural ingredients.

It is impossible to kindle briquettes with the help of a convection tile, for it this is an impossible task, but the unit itself can be ruined.

• A turbo lighter is used only when the fuel is in tablet form. It is better to use the device when leaving the city. Since it is required not to let it out of your hands, periodically refuel. Therefore, at home, such a system can be dangerous, often causing a fire.
• The electric stove was created to warm up the briquettes for the smoking device. Such a convenient device will allow you to equally distribute heat among the cubes, without threatening to stain the household assistant. Only here is a special device is quite expensive.

But even such equipment has something to replace, an ordinary single-burner electric stove will help, any option will do here. The device is easy to find or order in the online store.

• Heating on an induction hob involves the use of a pot or pan, as the contact of coals with the work surface can lead to deformation of the latter. The effect of heat will be more even.
• A novelty in the hookah industry is electric coal. It consists of a heating element with a power supply. This ignition system is suitable for any device, it is quite unpretentious. The product eliminates sparks with smoke, but the existing electrical wiring limits the choice of gathering place.

The use of the device allows you to completely neglect the fuel. However, it requires very careful handling.

• You can light the briquettes without a stove, for example, from a fire. This makes sense when planning a field trip. The cubes are placed on the edge of the fire. This method is budgetary, it takes a minimum of time, while maintaining the taste of the hookah.

Top 6 Premium Brands for 2022

Let's try to understand which company's product is the best, according to buyers, starting from comparative tables for each model. Taking into account the peculiarities of their price segments for 2022.

Gorilla

Coconut charcoal, the production of which takes place entirely in Russia. The buyer receives a consistently high-quality product from batch to batch due to the full control of the production of coconut charcoal and the automated passage of stages from carbonization to packaging of finished products. The composition of the product does not contain a gram of chemistry, only coconut shells. There is a little more ash than usual, but the coal keeps the heat for a long time. It is also important to note the minimum amount of odor emitted during the ignition of this coal. You can buy coals in specialized stores.

• Fast ignition, long burning;
• Without smell.

• Ash is a little more than usual.

Options	Characteristic
Produced	Russia
Release form	cubes
Maximum quantity per package	72 pcs.
Burning duration	up to 90 min.
The presence of impurities and odor	not found
average price	450 rub.

Cocobrico

Leads the ranking of quality coconut fuel. It belongs to the highest category of fuel, being one of the most popular according to sales statistics in the territory of the Russian Federation.

It is in high demand even among professionals.

• no heavy resins;
• emphasizes the effect of tobacco;
• no waste;
• uniform heating.

• no.

Options	Characteristics
Producing country	Indonesia
Release form	Cubes from 17 to 25mm.
Maximum quantity per package	108 pcs.
Burning duration	Keeps heat for 1.5 - 2 hours.
The presence of impurities and odor	No bad smell.
average price	450 rubles

Crown

Premium ignition. Its natural composition will allow you to enjoy the process, giving an unforgettable experience. Popular with hookah lovers.

Its main advantage is the absence of any chemistry.

• eco-friendly;
• can be set on fire without a stove for ignition;
• smoldering for a long time
• burns out completely.

• no.

Options	Characteristics
Manufacturer	Indonesia
Release form	Hard tablets with a diameter of 40mm.
Maximum quantity per package	72
Burning duration	About 100 minutes
The presence of impurities and odor	Does not emit off-flavours
average price	399 rubles

Coco Nara

Natural coking coal, which appeared on the world market in early 2000, has firmly held its leading position to this day. Has high quality which remains invariable throughout all time. This company is one of the leaders in the production of coconut fuel.

• no sparks during ignition;
• ash less than 2%.

• there may be uneven briquettes.

Parameter	Characteristic
Manufacturer	Indonesia or Lebanon
Release form	Cube from 22 to 25mm.
Maximum quantity per package	From 72 to 96 pcs.
Burning duration	More than an hour
The presence of impurities and odor	No foreign impurities.
average price	449 rubles

Oasis

The next most popular premium model. The result of unwavering adherence to tradition.

Eliminates problems with sudden fading, appreciated by consumers for high quality, which is combined with an acceptable cost.

• convenient form;
• fast ignition.

• no.

Options	Characteristics
Producing country	Indonesia
Release form	Pressed cubes or mugs
Maximum quantity per package	22 to 25
Burning duration	Keeps hot for an hour and a half
Impurities and odor	No
average price	399 rubles

Panda

According to reviews, the product is optimal for home gatherings with friends. It is supplied for hookah shops in red, green or blue packaging.

In the production of this popular model, any chemistry is excluded. The substance retains its tradition from the day of the first release.

• fast heating.

• no.

Options	Characteristics
Produce	In Indonesia
Release form	Briquettes from 125 to 450 grams
Maximum quantity per package	120 cubes
Burning duration	It smolders for about 1 - 1.5 hours.
The presence of impurities and odor	Does not contain impurities
average price	335 rubles

5 high-quality, but inexpensive models

uglishche

New brand of the Russian market. Although it is produced abroad, assembly with packaging is carried out on the territory of our country.The main feature of the brand is considered to be an abundance of heat with a small ashy sediment, allowing you to increase the smoking time.

• Dense pressing;
• does not sparkle.

• Leaves ashes.

Options	Characteristics
produced	in Indonesia
Release form	Cubic 20-25mm.
Maximum quantity per package	72
Burning duration	Smoldering almost 40m
Impurities and odor	Not
average price	350 rubles

Khalil Mamoon

A coconut shell product and a legend of premium hookah craftsmanship with an ECO mark. For a large company, 2-3 cubes are enough.

• Eco-friendly.

• Leaves ashes.

Options	Characteristic
Producing country	Indonesia
Release form	Cube up to 22 mm.
Maximum quantity per package	96 cubes
Burning duration	Long smoldering, about an hour and a half.
Impurities and odor	There are no foreign smells and unpleasant aftertaste.
average price	369 rubles

bau bau

It occupies a worthy position among high-quality hookah ignition. It contains coconut shells, as well as molasses. Suitable for cafes with hookah services, home use.

• Ideal value for money.
• No bad odors.

• None.

Options	Characteristic
produced	Indonesia
Release form	Cubes are curly
Maximum quantity per package	96 pcs.
Burning duration	90 min.
The presence of impurities and odor	Missing
average price	369 rubles

Cocoloco

It belongs to the premium class products, has unchanged properties, it was created specifically for the Russian order.

Charcoal is 100% natural, while burning it retains the original aroma of tobacco. Does not contain heavy oils.

• Forms a minimum of ash;
• harmless to health.

• None.

Options	Characteristic
Country of Origin	Indonesia
Release form	Cubes. There are curly ones.
Maximum quantity per package	96 pcs.
Burning duration	Over an hour
The presence of impurities and odor	Not
average price	380 rubles

Arra

Closes the rating. Ignition, which has passed a series of tests and confirmed the title of a worthy product.

• Little ash.

• Long warm up.

An excellent solution for both hookah establishments and private consumption.

Options	Characteristics
produces	Indonesia
Release form	Squares 25 mm.
Maximum quantity per package	75 pcs.
Burning duration	40 – 60 minutes
The presence of impurities and odor	No
average price	399 rubles

Conclusion

Despite the list of advantages of coals from the best manufacturers, it is very difficult to give a strict definition of which one is preferable to buy. Everything is decided by the hookah connoisseur himself, as preferences are individual. Often, when choosing, the brand's fame, its functionality and service life are taken into account.

Based on the presented review, you can find the perfect product, but more often it is considered an unprecedented success if at least 4 out of 6 parameters match.

Alas, the more famous the brand, the more often it is copied.

It is necessary not only to know what kind of producers there are in order to create an exquisite atmosphere, but above all, to be able to handle different coals. Learn how to choose the right kind of ignition for a hookah, and are not afraid to experiment, gradually bringing your skills to perfection.Fortunately, there are many shops where you can find literally everything, and in extreme cases, you can place an order in the online store.