Hookah charcoal: our selection of shisha charcoal at the best price

Choosing the right charcoal is essential for the quality of your shisha. That's why Darnashop offers you a wide range of self-igniting and natural charcoal for shisha. The heating power of your charcoal directly affects the amount of smoke and flavor of your shisha. It's important to choose the right charcoal for your hookah, and at Darnashop, you'll find all the top brands of self-igniting charcoal, such as Three Kings, Al-Fakher, Fast Coco, and Carbopol, at the best prices. These charcoals can be easily lit with a simple lighter. We ensure that you get the desired cooking experience, from high-quality charcoal to cheap charcoal for shisha.

Natural charcoal for shisha: the best charcoals for Kaloud and Brohood

Since the advent of heating systems like Kaloud and Brohood, many beginner and experienced shisha smokers now use natural charcoal for shisha. At Darnashop, you can order a unique selection of the best natural charcoal for shisha online. We offer a wide range of coconut-based charcoal in all possible forms, from flat charcoal to 26mm cubes, square charcoals in 26mm, special round charcoals for Kaloud, and maxi cube shisha charcoals of 28mm. Darnashop is the official distributor of the biggest brands of charcoal for shisha, such as Tom Coco, Tom Cococha, Cocobrico, Blackcoco, Lokomotiv, Fresh Coco, and 320 Degrés. No variety of charcoal can be considered better than the others in absolute terms. If you smoke on aluminum, we also offer natural charcoal in the form of tablets, such as Belgian Charcoal, 44 Donuts, and Three Kings. Each type of charcoal for hookah corresponds to a particular type of bowl, usage, and desired heating power. In any case, make sure to choose a charcoal that suits your way of smoking shisha, while maintaining a proportional relationship between the bowl model, the brand of shisha tobacco used, and the number of people sharing the session. If you have any doubts about the most suitable charcoal for your equipment, don't hesitate to consult our advisors on the chat, by email, or come to our store in Lille to meet one of our specialized sellers.

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What is the best charcoal for hookah?

When it comes to smoking hookah, some well-known brands like Lokomotiv, Tom Cococha, or Blackcoco’s come to mind as the best natural charcoal options. It is recommended to opt for these brands since they only produce charcoal, unlike generalists who manufacture charcoal as well as hookahs, shisha tobacco, or other accessories. However, choosing the right charcoal is not just about picking a popular brand, as there are numerous varieties. Therefore, making an informed choice must be based on understanding the different types of charcoal.

Natural charcoal, quick-light charcoal, mixed charcaoal : Which one is the best ?

Charcoal can be divided into three major categories: natural, quick-light, and mixed. Let’s discuss the main characteristics of these two types of charcoal.

Quick-light charcoal:

Quick-light, also known as fast-lighting charcoal, is made of wood and usually comes in round tablets packaged in rolls. Quick-light charcoal can be easily lit with a simple lighter, thanks to a chemical coating that ignites the charcoal in less than a minute. The advantage of quick-light charcoal is its simplicity, as it does not require a charcoal lighter and can be lit anywhere with ease. However, it is less potent and not compatible with heat transfer systems like Kaloud Lotus or Beskar Rebel, for instance, and should only be used with aluminum foil. Quick-light charcoal's flavor is inferior to that of natural charcoal due to the chemical coating that produces a smell when it burns. Quick-light charcoal is preferred by smokers seeking simplicity and speed. The most popular brands of quick-light charcoal are Al-Fakher, Three Kings, and Carbopol.

Natural charcoal:

Widely favored by regular smokers, natural charcoal is made from compressed coconut shell. It is an ecological product made from a renewable material that does not require cutting trees for production. As the name suggests, natural charcoal contains no additives or chemicals. It provides a superior flavor, has no smell, and has higher calorific power than quick-light charcoal. In other words, using natural charcoal produces higher heat, denser smoke, and a more intense smoking experience. It is the cheapest of the various types of charcoal and can be used on aluminum foil, but it is recommended to use natural charcoal with a heat transfer system, whether closed (Kaloud, etc.) or open (Beskar Pilot, Brohood, etc.). The only limitation of natural charcoal is its ignition, as it requires intense heat (electric charcoal lighter or gas stove) for several minutes to light up. In summary, natural charcoal offers optimal flavor and maximum smoke and is the best option in terms of quality, but it also requires the most equipment (charcoal lighter) and patience. Tom Cococha, Lokomotiv, or Blackcoco's are some of the must-have natural charcoal brands.

Mixed charcoal:

Mixed charcoal is a new type of hookah charcoal. It is a combination of coconut-based charcoal (hence, it is potent and compatible with heat transfer systems) and a substance that enables quick lighting. Useful for smoking on the go without needing a charcoal lighter, mixed charcoal can be used with Kaloud, etc. It offers an intermediate option between quick-light and natural charcoal, but its quality and flavor are still inferior to natural charcoal.