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Shisha Charcoal

Is your shisha charcoal supply running low again, but you don’t feel like carrying heavy packs around? Then simply order your preferred product online. Here at Moze, you can buy shisha charcoal easily and finally keep smoking. We deliver the best brands straight to your door so you can enjoy your shisha again!

Buy premium-quality natural charcoal at Moze

Have you not found your favorite charcoal yet, or are you just getting started with shisha and unsure which charcoal you should choose? To buy the right shisha charcoal, you first need to know all your options. There are major quality differences, even if it doesn’t look like it at first glance. We’ve put together some info and tips to help you decide.

Quick-light, natural charcoal, coconut charcoal? Types of shisha charcoal

Use the right charcoal for maximum enjoyment:

Basically, you should distinguish between two types of shisha charcoal: quick-light charcoal and natural charcoal.

  • Natural charcoal is, as the name suggests, made from natural materials. It is often produced from coconut shells, which is why it’s sometimes also called coconut charcoal.
  • Quick-light charcoal, on the other hand, is pressed from charcoal dust and various chemicals. Thanks to this, it can be lit with a regular lighter and doesn’t require an additional charcoal burner. But this also comes with downsides: the chemicals affect the taste and create a strong smell and a lot of ash.

In recent years, natural charcoal has therefore become the clear favorite.

The advantages of natural shisha charcoal

Natural charcoal for shisha, such as coconut charcoal, is extremely popular because it has many positive properties. It offers the following advantages:

  • Long burn time (approx. 120 minutes)
  • High burning temperature
  • Consistent burn
  • No unpleasant or chemical taste
  • No or minimal smoke produced by the natural charcoal itself
  • Low odor development
✔️ Good to know: When it comes to production, coconut charcoal has another major advantage: it is obtained as a by-product of coconut processing, which means its production does not place any additional burden on the environment.

But the first advantage also comes with the only downside of natural charcoal: because it burns for so long, it takes a lot of energy to get the charcoal fully glowing. That’s not possible with a standard lighter. You’ll need an electric charcoal burner or a gas charcoal burner to get it glowing. We therefore recommend investing in a proper charcoal burner and good shisha charcoal to make lighting your natural charcoal easier. And that’s really the only downside—overall, natural charcoal, especially coconut charcoal, is still definitely the right choice for your shisha.

Myth alert: Wood charcoal as shisha charcoal

Especially beginners often ask: Can you use BBQ charcoal or wood charcoal instead? But shisha charcoal and wood charcoal should never be swapped—so the answer is a definite no!

You should never use wood charcoal as shisha charcoal. It doesn’t just affect the taste; it can also contain toxic pollutants! When wood charcoal burns, harmful gases such as carbon monoxide are released—and you should never inhale those, especially not while smoking!

How do you choose the right coconut shisha charcoal?

Natural charcoal like coconut shisha charcoal is basically always the better option compared to quick-light charcoal. However, there are now many different suppliers—so how do you decide which shisha charcoal to buy? First of all, you should pay close attention to the quality of the charcoal, which depends on the moisture content of the material and the pressing process during production.

  • Logically, the moisture content should be as low as possible so the charcoal doesn’t go out while smoking. This is often an issue with cheap products.
  • Another problem with poorly made charcoal is that it often breaks, which makes managing the heat in your bowl much harder.
  • ✔️ Exactly because there are such quality differences in natural charcoal, we regularly test every charcoal brand we carry in our shop ourselves. So you can always be 100% sure: at Moze, you really can only buy the highest-quality shisha charcoal!

Which coconut shisha charcoal brand is the best: Brennstoff, Blackcoco’s, Cocobration, Shisko, etc.?

The answer is simple: all of them. Every brand you’ll find in our shisha shop has been tested by us—and we also use them privately when smoking shisha. So we offer you a wide selection of top brands where you can be sure the quality is right. With our brands, we guarantee low ash formation and no unpleasant smell. In our opinion, the natural charcoals from these brands are the best, and you can buy them with confidence.

The right size: 26 mm or 27 mm shisha charcoal?

26 mm vs. 27 mm

We offer almost all brands in our shop in different sizes. There are 26 mm and 27 mm options—what should you consider when choosing? The most common sizes for natural charcoal are cubes measuring 26 × 26 × 26 mm and 27 × 27 × 27 mm.

  • For beginners, we always recommend 26 mm shisha charcoal, because it gives off slightly less heat than the larger 27 mm cubes. This makes it easier to manage, and it also doesn’t burn quite as long as the bigger cubes.
  • If you’re already a bit more experienced, you can try 27 mm natural charcoal. It lets you smoke longer because the charcoal lasts longer and can transfer heat to the shisha bowl for a longer time. However, with poor heat management, the shisha tobacco can burn, which ruins the taste.

We do not recommend shisha charcoal larger than 27 mm. First, it’s often difficult to fit into your shisha smokebox because it’s still too big even after lighting. Second, it gives off too much heat for most smokers and can easily overheat the tobacco.

How much shisha charcoal is in one pack?

How long does 1 kg of charcoal last?
Finally, you might be wondering how much shisha charcoal you should buy. If you’re not quite sure which pack size you need, remember this rule of thumb: most brands include 64 charcoal cubes per 1 kg (26 mm version).

We stock various brands from many different manufacturers, including brands like Blackcoco’s. Typically, these providers offer the following pack sizes:

  • Shisha charcoal 1 kg If you buy a 1 kg pack and usually smoke one bowl per day with three cubes, this pack will last 21 days—around 3 weeks.
  • Shisha charcoal 4 kg With the same consumption, a 4 kg unit will last 84 days—around 3 months.
  • Shisha charcoal 20 kg With the same consumption, a 20 kg coconut charcoal pack will last 420 days—around 14 months.
These values refer to 26 mm cubes. Want to calculate how long your natural charcoal will last? It’s easy to work it out yourself:
✔️ Pro tip: Especially if you smoke shisha regularly and don’t want to buy refills too often, we recommend the 20 kg packs. Over time, you can save a lot of money this way.

Safe handling of shisha charcoal

Good accessories for safe handling

The temperature of shisha charcoal is 500 °C to 600 °C when fully glowing—never forget that when handling charcoal! We recommend not skimping on shisha accessories that can protect both you and your interior from burns or scorch marks. For example, consider getting a shisha charcoal basket to safely carry hot coals from the burner to your shisha. There are also coal screenscoal guards for shishas that you can place on your coal tray so the charcoal doesn’t fall off the shisha with every small bump. These accessories have saved us from the occasional burn mark in private use—and their cost is far lower than the potential damage caused by hot charcoal!

Cheap charcoal: Shisha charcoal sale at Moze

We currently have our 4 kg and 20 kg shisha charcoal on sale. You can save serious money—especially nice at a time when tobacco prices are rising! Normally, 4 kg costs around €28 and 20 kg around €140. With our 20 kg shisha charcoal deals, savings of up to €50 are possible on some brands. So if you smoke shisha very regularly, you should consider buying 20 kg shisha charcoal right away. You can also team up with friends who also own a shisha and split the charcoal. That way, you won’t have to think about ordering new charcoal for a long time and you’ll be set for quite a while.

✔️ Good to know: We ship all 20 kg natural charcoal packs free of charge, so you save even more! As soon as you add a 20 kg pack to your cart, shipping costs are automatically set to €0!

So when buying shisha charcoal, definitely take a look at the larger pack sizes—you can save a lot of money!

Buy premium shisha charcoal from 1 kg to 20 kg: the best brands are at Moze

Are you looking for shisha charcoal that burns for a long time without affecting the taste? Then you’re in the right place. Here in the Moze shop, you’ll only find top-quality charcoal—the shisha charcoal brands that made it into our range are definitely top-tier! Want to be absolutely sure the quality is right? Then get started right away: order your charcoal easily online and benefit from our fast shipping. That way, you can always buy your shisha charcoal conveniently.

As you can see, there’s a lot to consider with shisha charcoal. Skip the carbon monoxide, the charcoal hassle, and the whole heat-management headache—and grab an electric HMD like the XKAH Pro. In our guide on electric shishas you’ll learn everything you need to know.

FAQ: Buying shisha charcoal

Does shisha charcoal affect the taste?

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That depends on which charcoal you use for your shisha. High-quality natural charcoal produces no noticeable off-taste. Quick-light charcoal, on the other hand, can negatively affect the taste.


Can natural charcoal go bad?

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No, natural charcoal does not go bad as long as it is stored in a dry place. Even if you don’t smoke in winter, you can use the charcoal again next summer without any issues. The age of the charcoal does not matter.


Should I use a specific natural charcoal for a specific tobacco?

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No, you can use natural charcoal from any manufacturer with any shisha tobacco. The only important thing is to choose high-quality brands and ensure good charcoal quality.


What temperature does coconut natural charcoal reach?

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Fully glowing coconut natural charcoal reaches a temperature of around 500 to 600 °C. Accessories like charcoal baskets or tongs ensure safe handling.


What charcoal can you use for shisha?

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For shisha, coconut-shell natural charcoal or quick-light charcoal are suitable options. BBQ or wood charcoal should never be used, as it releases harmful gases.


Can you light shisha charcoal with a lighter?

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Quick-light charcoal can be lit with a lighter. Natural charcoal requires significantly more heat and should always be heated with a charcoal burner. In return, it is taste-neutral and burns longer.


Where can you buy shisha charcoal?

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Shisha charcoal is available in online shisha shops, specialty stores, tobacco shops, and sometimes even in supermarkets or oriental stores. Online shops offer the most selection and convenience.


How many 26 mm cubes do you need for one shisha session?

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Typically, you need 2 to 3 charcoal cubes in 26 mm size per shisha session.


Does shisha charcoal have an aftertaste?

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Every natural charcoal has a minimal inherent taste. With high-quality coconut charcoal, however, this is barely noticeable. Quick-light charcoal can taste strongly of chemicals and is therefore not recommended.


What accessories are available for shisha charcoal?

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Accessories include charcoal baskets, tongs, electric charcoal burners, as well as gas burners and gas cartridges for travel or camping.


Do you ship shisha charcoal within Germany?

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Yes, we ship shisha charcoal throughout Germany.


What types of charcoal do you offer in your shop?

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We only carry high-quality natural charcoal from various popular manufacturers. We do not offer quick-light charcoal.


What is natural charcoal made of?

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Natural charcoal is made from natural raw materials such as coconut shells, coconut fibers, or bamboo.

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