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On April 1st, smoking hookah inside establishments such as bars and cafes was officially outlawed in Toronto, Canada according to CBC Canada. This marks yet another unnerving precedent for the rest of North America. With an overwhelming vote of 34-3 to enact the ban, there seemed to be little voice to the contrary. Other cities have enforced similar bans in the past two years leaving hookah lounges to deal with an increasingly difficult path ahead.      The bans are due to the notion that today's youth "think it's a relatively safer form of smoking than cigarettes." While health concerns should definitely be at...

Hookahs don't often show their faces in films or other media, but when they do we always try to see if we can recognize the hookah being used (and make sure they aren't using quick-lights)! In this blog we decided to assemble and rank some of our favorite hookah appearances in fictional media. Without further ado here's our top 10 list of fictional hookah smokers!   10. Twins (The Matrix) Kicking off the list we have The Twins from The Matrix Reloaded. These two nameless henchman of the Merovingian can be seen enjoying a hookah session before breaking out into full-on Kung-Fu...

  California is currently on the brink of having the smoking age raised from 18 to 21. The bill has already been passed by lawmakers, and only needs to be signed by Governor Jerry Brown before it's officially a law. Raising the age of smoking means that you must be 21 to be able to purchase or consume tobacco and e-cigarettes.    What does this mean for the hookah industry in California? Without a doubt, the ones that will be hit the hardest by this bill are the hookah lounges. Hookah lounges have a storied history with young people under the...

In this guide we show how to properly start natural coconut coals for a hookah. Whether you've made the wise transition from easy-lites, or if you're a hookah veteran, follow these simple steps and you'll be sure to have a long-lasting hookah session without any aftertastes.   Step 1: Pick your favorite brand of natural coals. We use Prestige Coco Coals, one of the longest lasting cube charcoal coals on the market, which are odorless and leave no taste.   Step 2: Place 3 coals (amounts may vary, most hookah bowls fit 3 coals, however you may use less for...

One of the most iconic parts of a hookah is the hookah hose. In this post we will discuss how to clean a hookah hose. Step 1: Make sure you have a washable hookah hose. You do not want to damage your hose by adding water to it if it cannot tolerate it! Generally a rubber hookah hose or a silicone hookah hose will be safe to wash. Step 2: Keep the ends pointing upwards and fill the hose with water amounting to about half the length of your hose. You may also add lemon juice to eliminate any unwanted odors and freshen the...