Essentials 5-Hole Clay Bowl — Budget Foil Setup

Essentials Egyptian-style clay bowl — 5-hole base, foil-only setup for simple, flavour-first sessions

In simple terms

This is our most affordable shisha bowl. It’s a classic Egyptian five-hole clay design made for foil only (no HMDs or chimney/mesh screens). Load a light 5–8 g pack and you’ll get a straightforward draw that’s easy to heat-manage. If you just need a spare, a travel bowl, or a no-frills way to test flavours, this is it.

Handmade from basic fired clay, the shallow dish and five-hole floor deliver that familiar Egyptian pull without fuss. It’s intentionally simple and priced accordingly; we stock higher-quality bowls if you want thicker clay, finer finishing or HMD compatibility. See the rest of the range in our Essentials collection, grab heavy-duty foil from our Foil & HMD collection, and learn when foil beats HMDs in our heat management guide.

What sets it apart

• Classic five-hole airflow for a simple, open draw — easy to clear between pulls.
• Light 5–8 g micro-packs to sample flavours without wasting tobacco.
• Unglazed fired clay that warms quickly, so you can get going fast with foil.
• Budget-friendly choice — ideal as a backup, travel piece, or first bowl.

Fit & compatibility

Foil only. Not designed for enclosed HMDs (e.g., Lotus-style) or chimney/mesh heat screens. Fits standard bowl grommets; if loose, use a thicker grommet for a tight seal.

How to dial it in

• Pack 5–8 g loosely to the rim; keep it fluffy for airflow.
• Wrap heavy-duty foil tight; poke an even pattern (denser centre, wider outer ring).
• Start with 2 fully lit cubes; add heat gradually after 5–7 minutes if needed.

Craft & performance

Basic, unglazed clay with a shallow bed warms quickly and gives a clear, flavour-first start to the session. The five-hole floor keeps the airway responsive for steady pacing with minimal heat juggling.

Care & upkeep

• Let the bowl cool fully before handling; never shock hot clay with cold water.
• Rinse warm water only; avoid soap to prevent scent carry-over.
• Air-dry completely before storage.

Quick fixes

• Harsh early? Remove a coal or raise them briefly on an ash screen, then return to foil edge.
• Loose fit? Swap to a thicker bowl grommet for an airtight seal.

Specifications

In the box

• 1 × Essentials Traditional Clay Bowl
• Not included: grommet, foil, charcoal, HMD/heat screen.

FAQ

• Does it work with a Kaloud-style HMD? No — this bowl is foil-only.
• Why pick this over other bowls? Lowest price and simple setup. For thicker clay, better finish or HMD fit, check other bowls in our Essentials range.

Shipping

We ship worldwide from Melbourne, Australia.