Can You Smoke Coffee or Chocolate in a Hookah? 

If you frequent a bar or a hookah lounge, there’s a high chance that you’ve seen different shisha options like blueberry mint, watermelon bubblegum and even cola. 

Then you might wonder, can you actually smoke coffee or chocolate in a hookah? Well, not in the way you might think. Smoking actual coffee or chocolate in a hookah is way different from smoking flavored shisha. 

If you’ve attempted this before, that was a risky move. But there are better ways to enjoy these flavours while enjoying the best shisha session. At the end of this article, you’ll learn why you shouldn’t toss coffee or chocolate bar into your bowl and what you should do instead:

What is Smoked in a Hookah?

Before we go into whether you can smoke coffee or chocolate in a hookah, let’s talk about what’s meant to go in a hookah. 

Naturally, hookahs are designed to smoke shisha, which is a blend  of tobacco, molasses or honey, glycerin and flavoring. This mix produces a a flavourful vapor. The smoke travels through water in the base, through the Shisha pipe and into your mouth. 

And for non-smokers who avoid nicotine but want to enjoy the shisha experience, you can smoke other alternatives like herbal shisha, steam stones or gel-based flavours.

Can You Smoke Coffee in a Hookah?

So for coffee lovers, you can’t smoke coffee in a hookah just because you’d like to enjoy espresso flavors; it doesn’t work like that. 

Here’s why it doesn’t work:

• Coffee doesn’t vaporize

Unlike moist shisha tobacco, dry coffee grounds are not meant to be heated directly. They just burn.

• Burnt taste

You’re more likely to get a bitter, acrid flavor that makes your shisha taste not so good.

• Health risk

Burning coffee grounds produces harsh smoke that could be irritating or harmful when you inhale it.

So, smoking actual coffee grounds in your hookah is not an option. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy coffee flavours. 

Instead, try coffee-flavored shisha blends like:

• Mocha

• Cappuccino

• Espresso

• Caramel Macchiato

They are designed to be smoked in a hookah and bring out the smooth flavour of coffee. You can even add brewed coffee or coffee ice cubes to the hookah base to improve the aromas during your session. 

Can You Smoke Chocolate in a Hookah?

Do you know what happens when drop even a bar of dark chocolate or a spoon of cocoa powder into your bowl? Well here’s what happens:

• It melts and burns, causing your bowl or stem to be sticky and messy.

• You’ll ruin the flavor of your session with burnt sugar and cocoa.

• There are certain ingredients in chocolates that when you burn them can release harmful smoke. At the end of the day, you’ll not get the relaxing vibe you’re looking for.

Instead, go for chocolate-flavoured shisha  like:

• Chocolate Mint

• Chocolate Cherry

• Choco-Vanilla

• Chocolate Coconut

These flavours are made for hookah smoking and they go well with flavours like hazelnut, banana, or even coffe-based ones. Although you need ti be careful because chocolate blends can overheat easily, so use less coals or a heat management device (HMD) to keep it under control. 

Tips to Enjoy Coffee and Chocolate Flavored Shisha

Here’s how to enjoy your coffee and chocolate flavoured session:

• Use a phunnel bowl to keep juices from leaking and preserve flavor.

• Mix the right amount of flavour. You can pair chocolate with mint or coconut, and coffee with vanilla or caramel for a richer taste.

• Control the heat. Don’t use too much coals because it can burn the flavours and ruin everything.

Conclusion 

The idea of smoking coffee or chocolate sounds interesting, especially when you love those two flavours. But trying to smoke the actual raw ingredients isn’t the best option. Hookahs are designed for for moist, flavoured shisha, not coffee dry grounds. 

If you’re craving that rich aromatic experience, go for the flavoured shisha blends instead. They’re made for this and you’ll still get to enjoy the smooth, satisfying hit without ruining the bowl and causing damage to your health.

FAQs: 

1. Can I mix real coffee grounds into my shisha mix?

No. Mixing raw coffee grounds into shisha isn’t safe. They don’t vaporize, they burn, causing an unpleasant taste and possibly harmful smoke. So, just stick to coffee-flavored shisha.

2. Can I melt chocolate and mix it with shisha tobacco?

Again, no. Melted chocolate wasn’t designed to be smoked. It’ll clog your bowl, ruin your session, and release harmful toxins when burned.

3. Are there safe coffee or chocolate flavor options?

Yes, there are many brands out there that offer safe, shisha blends like mocha, chocolate mint, cappuccino or espresso. These flavours are designed to be smoked in a hookah.

4. What happens if I try to smoke actual coffee or chocolate anyway?

You’ll probably just get burnt smoke, a bad taste and potential health risks which is not worth the experiment anyways.

5. Can I add brewed coffee or chocolate milk to the base water?

Yes, you can add brewed coffee but in moderation. It can add a nice aroma to your session. But avoid anything too thick (like milk or syrup); it can clog the system and ruin your experience.