Discover a Different Hookah Smoking Experience with Isfahani
Isfahani is an unwashed, condensed pack of tobacco leaves that are prepared and smoked in a very traditional way that brings you closer to the origins of hookah.
Because Isfahani is pure tobacco without any additional flavorings or glycerin, it contains a high amount of nicotine compared to other modern shisha tobacco options you may be familiar with. For this reason, it is recommended that Isfahani be used by experienced hookah smokers and/or those who have a higher tolerance for nicotine.
How to Smoke Isfahani Tobacco
There are two methods to use when smoking Isfahani shisha tobacco.
The first step in preparing Isfahani tobacco is to separate the leaves and soak them in water until they become soft and pliable. Once the tobacco leaves are soaked, the next step is to remove any large stems, as they can create a harsh taste and smoke.
After the leaves have been prepared, you can decide which method you will use to smoke your Isfahani.
• Method One (With a Bowl): Take your prepared Isfahani leaves and break them down further into smaller pieces, similar in size and shape to modern flavored shisha tobacco—essentially the look and feel of shredded paper. Using a bowl of your choice, load the shredded tobacco leaves in a "fluff" pack until your bowl is full. Lightly press them down without condensing them too tightly to avoid restricting airflow through the bowl.
• Method Two (No Bowl): To smoke Isfahani without a bowl, use the "leaf wrap" method. Instead of breaking down the tobacco leaves into small pieces, stack together large pieces and wrap them around the bowl stem of your hookah. Give them a firm squeeze to ensure they stay in place. They should resemble a short, vertical cigar.
Whether using a bowl or the leaf wrap method, you will place your hookah charcoal
