Good shisha tobacco – this is how you recognize it

Anyone looking for shisha tobacco is spoiled for choice. There is a flood of brands and products on the shisha market and everything is available in terms of taste that makes the hearts of shisha fans beat faster. However, it can be difficult to find high-quality shisha tobacco in this sea of ​​tobacco products . That's why we'll give you some tips on how to recognize a good shisha tobacco. Because you should really value quality when it comes to tobacco, there is more to consider than the taste and the price.

The packaging is the first indication of the quality of a shisha tobacco

The packaging alone can give you an indication of the quality of the tobacco. But be careful! Even elegant packaging can contain inferior content. To avoid falling for a scam, you should pay attention to two things. On the one hand, every tobacco packaging has a tax stamp with a number that can be used to trace the manufacturer. On the other hand, when you open the packaging, you immediately get an indication of whether it is a high-quality product: The shisha tobacco should always be vacuum-tightly packaged - either in a welded tubular bag that lies in the can or in a can, which has been welded by induction. At Dschinni we use the latter method because you have the advantage of having the tobacco directly in the can and not having to laboriously pour it out of the bag.

When it comes to shisha tobacco, appearance also counts

Visual characteristics can also be used to quickly distinguish good shisha tobacco from a cheap product. It is particularly important that the tobacco is not too dry. When smoking shisha, the liquid in the tobacco is primarily intended to evaporate, which enables a long and pleasant smoking experience. However, the tobacco must not be swimming in molasses, as this is a sign that the most expensive resource - namely tobacco - has been saved. So make sure your shisha tobacco has a balanced moisture content. In addition, the color can tell you a lot about the tobacco. If the shisha tobacco has different colors, this is a sign that it is a blend. Cheap raw tobacco is often mixed with higher quality varieties in order to save money. A consistent color is always an indicator of a good shisha tobacco. The cut of the tobacco should not be too fine, as fine tobacco often clogs and sticks the bowl , leaving no room for airflow. A cut that is too rough, on the other hand, makes it extremely difficult to build the head. Therefore, a medium cut is perfect. This means that the tobacco can easily fall into any shisha bowl - whether clay bowl, phunnel or seflex .

You can smell and taste exquisite shisha flavors

When you open the can you should be met with an intense, pleasant smell. If the tobacco smells only faintly or even a little sour, check the expiry date. Because this is a sign that the shisha tobacco has gone bad and should no longer be consumed. When you open a tobacco, it is always a good idea to write the date on the tin so that you have a reference point. The intense smell should also be reflected in the taste. A good shisha tobacco tastes clear and defined when smoked and, above all, should last for a long time. If you can't clearly taste the aromas and the taste is lost again after a short time, the aromas have been saved. A good shisha tobacco should provide an intense taste for at least an hour. Of course, it shouldn't contain too much flavor, as this can lead to an unpleasant aftertaste. It also depends on which flavors are used. Natural flavors ensure an authentic and long-lasting taste, whereas synthetic flavors usually taste very artificial but are cheaper. For our Genie tobacco, for example, we only use natural flavors and the taste only really develops while smoking, making it particularly long-lasting.

Good shisha tobacco is heat-resistant

While smoking, the heat resistance and smoke production of the tobacco also give you information about whether you have packed a good shisha tobacco in your bowl . Good shisha tobacco takes a little longer to start smoking because it has high heat resistance and does not burn easily. The smoke development is even better. A tobacco that can be smoked quickly usually tolerates heat less well and therefore burns quickly. This doesn't produce a nice, dense smoke and if you're unlucky, there's an unpleasant burnt aftertaste. Of course, smoking shisha is no fun! With these indicators in mind, hopefully no one will be able to fool you any more and you will recognize premium tobacco at first glance, or at the very first puff at the latest.