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· 28 mayo, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Shisha Charcoal: Types, Tips & What to Avoid

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When it comes to smoking shisha, most people focus on the flavor or hookah design—but charcoal is the engine behind every great session. It heats your tobacco, controls the flavor profile, and even affects how smooth or harsh your smoke feels. Using the wrong kind of charcoal—or using it the wrong way—can ruin your experience before it even begins.

In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about shisha charcoal, from the different types and how to use them, to expert tips and common mistakes to avoid.

🔥 Why Shisha Charcoal Matters

Hookah charcoal isn't just a heat source. It plays a huge role in:

  • Flavor quality
  • Smoke density
  • Session duration
  • Health and safety

Using clean-burning, high-quality charcoal ensures you get the purest taste from your shisha without any nasty side effects like headaches, harshness, or chemical smells.

🪵 Types of Shisha Charcoal

There are two main categories of hookah coals: natural charcoal and quick-light (instant-light) charcoal. Each has its pros and cons.

1. Natural Coconut Charcoal

Best for: Experienced users who want the cleanest, longest sessions.

Made from: Compressed coconut shells—eco-friendly and natural.

Pros:

  • No added chemicals or ignition agents
  • Long-lasting heat (60–90 minutes)
  • Produces minimal ash
  • Consistent heat for smoother sessions
  • Environmentally friendly

Cons:

  • Requires an external burner (electric stove or coil heater)
  • Takes 5–10 minutes to light fully

Popular brands:

  • Coco Nara
  • Cocourth
  • Titanium
  • Tom Cococha
  • Fumari Fuoco

Pro Tip: Let natural coals heat until all sides are glowing orange and the edges are no longer black.

2. Quick-Light Charcoal

Best for: Beginners or casual smokers who need fast setup.

Made from: Charcoal infused with ignition chemicals.

Pros:

  • Lights in seconds with a lighter or match
  • Ideal for outdoor use or travel
  • Doesn’t require a burner

Cons:

  • Contains chemicals that affect taste
  • Shorter burn time (30–45 minutes)
  • Produces more ash and smoke
  • Can cause headaches if not fully burned

Popular brands:

  • Three Kings
  • Swift Lite
  • Instant Light by Starbuzz

Warning: Always wait until the quick-light charcoal is fully gray and no longer sparking before placing it on your bowl.

🛠️ How to Properly Use Shisha Charcoal

Using charcoal the right way is just as important as choosing the right type. Here's how to get the most out of your hookah coals:

Step-by-Step: Using Natural Coals

  1. Use a proper charcoal burner – A coil burner works best.
  2. Heat coals until fully lit – Wait 5–10 minutes until they’re glowing red-orange on all sides.
  3. Use tongs to flip them halfway through heating.
  4. Place coals on the edge of the bowl, not the center.
  5. Rotate every 10–15 minutes to avoid burning the shisha.

Step-by-Step: Using Quick-Light Coals

  1. Hold the coal with tongs over a flame (lighter or match).
  2. Let it spark and burn off ignition chemicals.
  3. Place on a non-flammable surface until fully gray.
  4. Carefully transfer to your hookah bowl.

🧠 Pro Tips for Better Hookah Sessions

Here are some expert tips to optimize your charcoal use:

  • Use a heat management device (HMD): Tools like the Kaloud Lotus help regulate heat and extend coal life.
  • Avoid wind covers indoors: They trap too much heat and can scorch your tobacco.
  • Use 2–3 coals max: Overheating can cause a burnt taste and harsh smoke.
  • Store charcoal in a dry, cool place: Moisture affects burn quality.
  • Clean ash regularly: Too much ash on your coals reduces airflow and heat efficiency.

❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Even seasoned hookah users can run into trouble if they’re not careful. Avoid these common pitfalls:

❌ Using coals before they’re fully lit

Especially with quick-light coals, lighting them fully is crucial to avoid harsh flavors and chemical inhalation.

❌ Overloading the bowl with charcoal

More heat isn’t always better. It can burn your shisha and shorten your session.

❌ Buying low-quality or fake charcoal

Stick to reputable brands and avoid overly cheap options that may contain fillers or additives.

❌ Lighting coals indoors without proper ventilation

This applies especially to quick-light coals. Always ventilate the area well to avoid smoke buildup.

🌱 Coconut Charcoal vs. Bamboo Charcoal

You might also see bamboo charcoal as an option. While it’s also a natural choice, it tends to:

  • Burn faster than coconut coals
  • Produce more ash
  • Generate slightly less heat

Coconut charcoal remains the top choice for serious hookah enthusiasts due to its balance of performance, longevity, and cleanliness.

🔚 Final Thoughts

Your hookah charcoal can make or break your smoking session. While it might seem like a small detail, the type, quality, and usage of charcoal directly impacts the flavor, longevity, and smoothness of your smoke.

For the cleanest, most enjoyable sessions, natural coconut charcoal is the gold standard. It may take a little longer to light, but the results are well worth it. If you’re in a rush, quick-light coals can work in a pinch—but be cautious about the chemicals involved.

Looking to upgrade your hookah experience? Start with the right charcoal, and everything else will follow. Trust your taste buds—they’ll thank you.

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· 28 mayo, 2025

JSON - Field extraction using Object Script

#JSON #ObjectScript #HealthShare #InterSystems IRIS #InterSystems IRIS for Health #Health Connect

I am struggling on how to pull out individual fields from a JSON. In a previous post someone had mentioned that I could...

  If ((tHttpResponseIsObject) && ($ZCONVERT(tHttpResponseContentType,"L") [ "application/json"))
  {
    set responseData = {}.%FromJSON(tHTTPResponse.Data)
    set pResponse = ##class(osuwmc.COM.Response.StringResponse).%New()
    if responseData.count =1{
      set pResponse.COMPortalURL = responseData.items.%Get(0).portalUrl
      set pResponse.COMPureID = responseData.items.%Get(0).pureId
      set pResponse.COMTitle = responseData.items.%Get(0).titles.%Get(0).value
    }
  }

for the following JSON response...

 
JSON

Where I would like to pull value.en_US value, "Professor". 

'When I tried set pResponse.COMTitle = responseData.items.%Get(0).titles.%Get(0).value.%Get(0).en_US, I am not getting any data back.

When set pResponse.COMTitle = responseData.items.%Get(0).titles.%Get(0).value I get back 95@%Library.DynamicObject.

What is the correct syntax?

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· 28 mayo, 2025

Estou com dificuldades em criar um método em uma classe de ferramentas para enviar email

#Caché #InterSystems IRIS

foi desenvolvido o seguinte código:

        ; configurando servidor de e-mail
        
          Set server=##class(%Net.SMTP).%New()
          Set server.smtpserver="smtplw.com.br" //locaweb servidor
          //HotPOP SMTP server uses the default port (25)
          Set server.port=587
          
          //Create object to carry authentication
          Set auth=##class(%Net.Authenticator).%New()
          Set auth.UserName="email@dominio.com.br"
          Set auth.Password="1234"
          
          Set server.authenticator=auth
          Set server.AuthFrom=auth.UserName
        
        ; envio de e-mail
        
          Set msg = ##class(%Net.MailMessage).%New()
          Set From=server.authenticator.UserName
          Set:From="" From="email@dominio.com.br"
          Set msg.From = From
          
          Do msg.To.Insert(email)
          Set msg.Subject="Cadastro de Acesso "_$H
          Set msg.IsBinary=0
          Set msg.IsHTML=0
          Do msg.TextData.Write("Cadastro efetuado com sucesso.")
          
          Set status=server.Send(msg)
          &js<alert("status de envio de e-mail: "+#(status)#);>
          If $$$ISERR(status) {
            Do $System.Status.DisplayError(status)
            Set %error = server.Error
            Quit
          }
 

Acredito que está faltando incluir a porta do ssl/tls que, conforme a locaweb, é 465.

Mas onde?

Agradeço antecipadamente qualquer ajuda.

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· 28 mayo, 2025

[Video] SMART on FHIR: FHIR Server - OAuth Config

#FHIR #Video #InterSystems IRIS for Health

Hey Community,

Enjoy the new video on InterSystems Developers YouTube:

⏯ SMART on FHIR: FHIR Server - OAuth Config

From this video, you'll learn how to set up an authentication server and register an application within the InterSystems Cloud Services Portal.

🗣  Presenter: @Tani Frankel, Sales Engineer Manager, InterSystems

Enjoy watching, and look for more videos! 👍

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· 28 mayo, 2025

What is the global ^Ens.AppData and is it secure kill it?

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What is the global ^Ens.AppData and is it secure kill it? These global is consuming many storage and need increase free space

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