




HOOKAHS!
This ancient water pipe has been used for centuries to smoke away the day's stress, while relaxing with friends and relatives. We offer many different styles, sizes & options of hookahs. We have a wide variety of single-hose and multi-hose hookahs from the world's leading hookah manufacturers including Mya Saray, Starbuzz, Social Smoke and Khalil Mamoon.
My Tobacconist also has South Florida's largest selection of hookah accessories! Our wide variety includes replacement hookah bowls, vortex bowls, 2-head, 3-head & 4-head hookah bowls, even hand blown, color changing glass hookah bowls! We offer quick-lighting coals, coconut coals, replacement hoses, ANY grommet you might ever need, re-useable charcoal screens, hygenic mouth-tips, plugs, ashtrays, tongs and all sorts of additional hookah parts & accessories. Everything and anything hookah related you may ever need!
If you are having problems with your current hookah, regardless of where you may have purchased it, bring it in to our shop and we will probably be able to fix it and make it operational again!
Join us every Wednesday for Hookah Nite!! Our Weekly Exhibition, Demonstration & Celebration of Hookahs & Hookah Smoking!! We supply the hookahs, shisha, coals & hygenic mouthpieces -FREE OF CHARGE!! You can even bring in your own hookah and we'll pack your bowl and provide you with coals! We try out different exciting flavors each week!
Be sure to bring your ID (you must be 18 or older to enjoy Hookah Nite). For additional information and photos of past Hookah Nites, click here.
SHISHA
Shisha is the most common name for the tobacco smoked in a hookah. Shisha generally consists of tobacco mixed with flavoured molasses giving the shisha a rich aromatic flavour and scent. We offer over 100 different flavors of shisha from some of the world's top manufacturers of hookah tobacco including Starbuzz, Social Smoke and Fantasia. And for those who would like to enjoy smoking hookah without the nicotine, we also offer many Non-Tobacco, Non-Nicotine options. Enjoy the same hookah experience without the tobacco or nicotine!
Hookah Tips...
- Shisha tobacco can be stored at room temperature, but must be kept in an air tight container to prevent it from drying and losing its flavour. Shisha will last even longer if refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Placing ice cubes in the base of your hookah making the water ice cold before smoking can make for a smoother, more mellow, enjoyable smoking experience.
- Liquids other than water can be used as well. Milk & cream will cause the smoke to be much thicker. Experiment with juices, wines, liquors and other liquids. Try mixing lemon juice, orange juice, or other flavours into the water to enhance the taste of your hookah smoking experience.
Combining shisha with honey can provide a satisfying hookah smoke. You can even Squeeze a lemon or lime in during the summer. - Shisha tends to clump up because of it's consistency & moistness. After packing the bowl, be sure to stir up the shisha or crumble it up in your fingers to spread it evenly throughout the bowl.
- Use a charcoal screen to cover the bowl or aluminum foil.
- There are many types of coals available for hookah smoking. My Tobacconist Smoke Shop sells Holland, Coco Nara, Al Fakher, Fujima, Luxor, Fantasia and Starbuzz coals plus many other brands of hookah charcoals. Discover for yourself which brand you prefer.
- Hold the coal with the tongs provided with your hookah. Be sure to light the charcoals OUTSIDE. They usually create an unpleasant amount of smoke and may spark or shoot off embers as they light.
- Place the charcoal on the foil or charcoal screen once it is fully lit.
- Combining different flavours of shisha can be very satisfying. Banana and strawberry is very good, so is lemon and mango. Mint mixed with other flavours adds a cool refreshing taste.
- When finished smoking, be sure to blow out any lingering smoke from the hoses. This will extend the life of the hose and help prevent inhaling unpleasant surprises next time.
Anatomy of a Hookah

A History of Hookahs...

Hookahs most likely originated in the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan nearly a millennia ago. These hookahs were simple, primitive, and rugged in design, usually made from a coconut shell base and tube with a head attached. They were originally designed to smoke opium and hashish. The hookah made its way through the Persian Kingdom, which also included Pakistan, Afghanistan, much of Middle Asia and Arab parts of Northern Africa. The first tobacco used in a hookah was called tombeik. Tombeik is a dark tobacco grown in modern day Iran. The tombeik was rinsed and packed in the large older style bowls where hot coals were applied directly to the wet tombeik, giving it a strong flavor.
About 500 years ago, the hookah made its way into Turkey. There, it endured a surge of popularity among the upper class and intellectuals and changed in design. The hookah grew in size and complexity and became similar to the designs we are more familiar with today. Brass and glass were added to the design and less wood was used. Intricate paintings and mosaics were added for beauty and elegance. The popularity of hookahs grew with hookah coffee shops in Turk society two to three centuries ago. A hookah bar waiter was treated similar to a chef because of the preparation for hookah smoking. The packing and moisture was a skill, and it was considered rude to touch the coals. Hookah smoking migrated south into the Arab world from Turkey to Lebanon and Syria where it got the name argile. It then spread into Egypt and Morocco, where it is known as shisha. It is also know as the hubble bubble in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Today, hookah bars are social places where many people get together to discuss politics and local events.
Most hookah smoking countries serve Naklia shisha. Naklia shisha is a combination of tobaccos, honey molasses and dried fruit. The smoke is filtered through ice cold water to make the smoke cool and soothing.
Hookahs began growing in popularity in the United States and Europe during the 60's and have become increasingly popular ever since.