Hookah FAQ – Washed vs. Unwashed Shisha

Washed vs. Unwashed Shisha

When choosing which shisha to buy, you have the choice between washed and unwashed shisha, and the difference between the two really boils down the amount of nicotine in each.

Some shisha manufacturers, such as Tangiers, offer both washed and unwashed shisha, but for the most part most companies stick to one or the other.

Washed Shisha

Washed shisha has less nicotine, 0.05% to be exact. You experience less buzz from washed brands and they are usually much easier to smoke by people who just beginning to smoke hookah. Here is a list of washed tobacco brands:

Al Amir Al Fakher Ed Hardy Fumari Havana Starbuzz Tangiers (Lucid Only)

Al Ajamy Cleopatra Crystal Epic Jewels Sahara Salloum

Unwashed Shisha

Unwashed shisha contains much higher levels of nicotine (0.5%) which is as much as ten times the amount in washed shishas. Unwashed shisha is not recommended for new smokers because the higher amount of nicotine can cause headaches and even nausea for some. Here is a list of the unwashed shisha brands:

Afzal Al Masah Al Sultan Al Waha Hookah Hookah Hookah Freak King Fantasia Fusion JM’s

Layalina Nakhla Petra Pharaoh’s Potion Prince Rosetta Romman Sultan Tangiers

Herbal Shisha

Herbal Shisha is 100% tobacco free. There is absolutely no nicotine! Herbal shisha is perfect for people who want the great taste of shisha without the buzz. Here is a a list of herbal shisha brands:

Al Afrah Al Baraka Ed Hardy Herbal El Rosha High-Life Smoke

Hookah Hookah Black Label Hookah Hookah Evolution Tea Hydro Saalaam Soex