Buy hookah charcoal
Is your hookah charcoal stash running low again, but you’re not in the mood to haul heavy packs around? Then simply order what you need online. Here at Moze, you can buy hookah charcoal hassle-free and get back to smoking in no time. We deliver the best brands straight to your door—so you can enjoy your hookah again!
Buy natural charcoal in top quality at Moze
Don’t have a favorite charcoal yet—or are you just getting started with hookah and not sure which charcoal you should choose? To buy the right hookah charcoal, you first need to know all your options. Because there are big differences in quality, even if it doesn’t look like it at first glance! We’ve put together a few infos and tips to help you decide.If you want to dive even deeper into the topic, you’ll find all the most important guides about hookah charcoal in our Hookah Charcoal Knowledge section—from lighting and safety to practical tips for on the go.
Quick-light, natural charcoal, coconut charcoal? Types of hookah charcoal
Use the right charcoal for maximum enjoyment:
Basically, you should distinguish between two types of hookah charcoal: quick-light charcoal and natural charcoal.
- Natural charcoal is, as the name suggests, made from natural materials. It’s often produced from coconut shells, which is why it’s sometimes called coconut charcoal.
- Quick-lights, on the other hand, are pressed from charcoal dust and various chemicals. These allow the charcoal to be lit with a standard lighter, so no additional charcoal burner is needed. But it also comes with downsides: the chemicals affect the taste and create a strong odor and lots of ash.
In recent years, natural charcoal has therefore become more and more of a favorite.
The benefits of natural hookah charcoal
Natural charcoal for your hookah—such as coconut charcoal—is extremely popular because it offers many positive qualities. It has the following advantages:
- Long burn time (approx. 120 minutes)
- High burning temperature
- Consistent burn
- No unpleasant or chemical taste
- No or very little smoke produced by the natural charcoal itself
- Low odor development
The first advantage is also the only disadvantage of natural charcoal. Because it burns for such a long time, a lot of energy is needed to get it 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. So we recommend investing in a solid charcoal burner and good hookah charcoal to make lighting your natural charcoal easier. But that really is the only downside—overall, natural charcoal, especially coconut charcoal, is still definitely the right choice for your hookah.
If you’re unsure how to get natural charcoal glowing properly, you’ll find an easy step-by-step guide here: Lighting hookah charcoal – how to do it safely and easily.
Myth alert: Wood charcoal as hookah charcoal
Especially beginners sometimes ask: Can you use grill charcoal or wood charcoal? But hookah charcoal and wood charcoal should never be swapped—so the answer is a definite no!
You should never use wood charcoal as hookah charcoal. It doesn’t just affect the taste, it can also contain toxic substances! When wood charcoal burns, harmful gases like carbon monoxide are released—and you should never inhale that, especially not while smoking!
How do you choose the right coconut hookah charcoal?
Natural charcoal like coconut hookah charcoal is basically always the better option compared to quick-lights. But by now, there are many different providers of coconut charcoal for hookah—so how are you supposed to decide which hookah charcoal to buy? First of all, you should definitely pay attention to the quality of the charcoal, which depends on the moisture level of the material and the pressing process during production.
- Logically, the moisture content needs to be as low as possible so the charcoal doesn’t go out while smoking. This is especially an issue with cheap products.
- Another problem with poorly produced charcoal is that it often breaks, which makes heat management for your hookah bowl significantly harder.
- For beginners, we always recommend buying 26 mm hookah charcoal, because it gives off a bit less heat than the slightly larger 27 mm cubes. That makes it easier to manage and it doesn’t burn quite as long as the larger charcoal.
- If you’re more experienced, you can try 27 mm natural charcoal. It lets you smoke a bit longer because the charcoal lasts longer and can deliver heat to the hookah bowl for longer. However, with poor heat management, the hookah tobacco can burn, which ruins the flavor.
- Hookah charcoal 1 kg If you buy a 1 kg pack and typically smoke one bowl a day with three cubes, this hookah charcoal will last 21 days—so 3 weeks
- Hookah charcoal 4 kg With the same consumption, a 4 kg unit will last 84 days—so 3 months.
- Hookah charcoal 20 kg Calculated with the same usage, a 20 kg coconut charcoal pack will last 420 days—so about 14 months.
Which coconut hookah charcoal brand is the best: Brennstoff, Blackcoco's, Cocobration, Shisko, etc.
The answer to that is simple: all of them. Because we’ve tested every brand you can find in our hookah shop ourselves—and we also use them privately for hookah smoking. That means we offer you a wide selection of top brands where you can be sure the quality is right. We guarantee that our brands produce low ash and no unpleasant odor. 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 hookah charcoal?
26 mm vs 27 mm
We offer almost all brands in our shop in different sizes. There are 26 mm and 27 mm versions—what should you keep in mind when choosing? There are small differences in the cube sizes. The most common natural charcoal sizes are cubes measuring 26 × 26 × 26 mm and 27 × 27 × 27 mm.
We don’t recommend charcoal larger than the 27 mm version. First, it’s often difficult to fit it into your hookah smokebox because it’s still too big even after lighting. Second, it gives off too much heat to the tobacco for most smokers.
How much hookah charcoal is in a pack?
How long does 1 kg of charcoal last?
Finally, there’s the question of how much hookah charcoal you want to buy. Not sure which pack size you need? Best 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:
Safe handling of hookah charcoal
Good accessories for safe handling
The temperature of hookah charcoal is 500 °C to 600 °C when fully glowing—never forget that when handling charcoal!
How hot hookah charcoal actually gets and how to avoid burn marks caused by hookah charcoal, you can find out here:
How hot does hookah charcoal get?We also get asked from time to time when charcoal is truly fully glowing. How to tell when your charcoal is ready is explained in this article:
When is hookah charcoal ready? Here’s how to tell!We recommend not saving money on hookah accessories that can protect you and your furniture from burns or burn marks. For example, consider getting a hookah charcoal basket so you can safely move hot coals from the burner to your hookah. There are also coal grids or coal guards for hookahs that you can place on your charcoal tray, so the coal doesn’t fall off the hookah bowl with every small bump. This accessory has saved us from more than one burn mark privately—and the price of the accessory is far lower than the potential damage caused by hot coals!
If you’re on the go and want to light your coals outside, you’ll find practical tips for a safe routine here:
Lighting hookah charcoal outside – how to do it right!And if you don’t want to go without your hookah until your burner arrives, we’ll show you the options without a charcoal burner here:
Lighting hookah charcoal without a burner – here’s how!Cheap charcoal: hookah charcoal sale at Moze
Our 20 kg and 4 kg hookah charcoal is on sale. You can save real money here—which is especially nice in times of rising tobacco prices! Normally, 4 kg costs around €28 and 20 kg around €140. With our 20 kg hookah charcoal deals, some brands offer savings of up to €50. So if you smoke hookah very regularly, you should consider whether you should buy 20 kg hookah charcoal right away. You can also team up with friends who also have a hookah and split the charcoal. That way, you won’t have to think about ordering new hookah charcoal for a long time and you’ll have peace of mind for a while.
So when buying hookah charcoal, definitely check out the larger pack sizes—you can save a lot of money that way!
Buy premium hookah charcoal from 1 kg to 20 kg: the best brands are at Moze
Looking for charcoal for your hookah 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 the highest-quality charcoal—hookah charcoal brands that made it into our range are definitely top tier! So if you really want to be sure the quality is right, get started right away. Order your charcoal online with zero hassle and benefit from our fast shipping. That way, you can always buy your hookah charcoal conveniently.
As you can see, there’s a lot to consider with hookah charcoal. Skip the carbon monoxide, the charcoal stress, and all the heat management, and just get an electric HMD like the XKAH Pro. In our guide on electric hookahs you’ll learn everything you need to know.
FAQ: Buying hookah charcoal
Does hookah charcoal affect the taste?
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That depends on which charcoal is used for the hookah. High-quality natural charcoal doesn’t add any off-taste. Quick-light charcoal, on the other hand, can negatively affect the flavor.
Can natural charcoal go bad?
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No, natural charcoal doesn’t go bad as long as it’s stored in a dry place. Even if you don’t smoke in winter, you can easily use the charcoal again the next summer. The age of the charcoal doesn’t 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 hookah tobacco. The only important thing is to choose high-quality brands and good charcoal quality.
What temperature does natural coconut 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 coal tongs ensure safe handling.
Which charcoal can you use for a hookah?
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For hookahs, natural charcoal made from coconut shells or quick-light charcoal is suitable. Grill charcoal or wood charcoal should never be used, as it releases harmful gases.
Can you light hookah charcoal with a lighter?
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Quick-light charcoal can be lit with a lighter. Natural charcoal needs significantly more heat and should always be heated using a charcoal burner. In return, it’s taste-neutral and burns longer.
Where can you buy hookah charcoal?
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Hookah charcoal is available in online hookah shops, specialty stores, tobacco shops, and sometimes in supermarkets or oriental stores. Online shops offer especially broad selection and convenience.
How many 26 mm coals do you need for a hookah session?
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Typically, you need 2 to 3 coals in 26 mm size per hookah session.
Does hookah charcoal have an aftertaste?
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Every natural charcoal has a minimal inherent taste. With high-quality coconut charcoal, however, it’s barely noticeable. Quick-light charcoal can taste strongly of chemicals and is therefore not recommended.
What accessories are available for hookah charcoal?
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Accessories include, among other things, charcoal baskets, coal tongs, electric charcoal burners, as well as gas burners and gas cartridges for on the go or camping.
Do you ship hookah charcoal within Germany?
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Yes, shipping hookah charcoal is possible throughout Germany.
Which 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.