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
Ed Hardy Havana 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 Hookah Hookah Hookah Freak King Fusion JM’s |
Layalina
Petra Pharaoh’s Potion Prince Rosetta Romman Sultan |
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 |
What about herbal hookah with nicotine? Is there such a thing as tobacco-free hookah that contains nicotine?
Herbal shisha contains absolutely no tobacco, therefore there is no nicotine. There are other health issues you should be aware of smoking herbal shisha, such as the sugar cane used in the process that can be harmful if inhaled.
But I’ve heard that you can go to some places and smoke herbal shisha that has pure nicotine added to it. Or products that are tobacco-free, but have nicotine in them – because once you remove nicotine from the tobacco, it is no longer tobacco.
What? Why would you smoke herbal shisha if your just going to add nicotine to it. Just buy an unwashed shisha if that’s what you want. People who smoke herbal shisha do it because there is no nicotine in it.
The people who smoke herbal shisha with nicotine added to it are simply wasting their money and defeating the purpose of herbal shisha.
I simply stumbled across this discussion from 2010 but had to leave some information for anyone else who comes along.
What about a company called royal smokin is it an unwashed tobacco company ??