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Hookah Charcoal

Is your hookah charcoal supply running low again, and you’re not in the mood for heavy lifting? Then order your charcoal conveniently online. At Moze, you can easily buy hookah charcoal and continue enjoying your sessions in no time. We deliver the best brands straight to your home, so you can keep your hookah game strong!

Buy High-Quality Natural Charcoal at Moze

If you don’t have a favorite charcoal yet or you’re just starting with hookah and unsure which charcoal to choose, we’ve got you covered. To find the perfect hookah charcoal, you first need to know your options. There are significant quality differences, even if they’re not immediately obvious!

We’ve put together some information and tips to help you make the right choice.

Self-Lighting or Natural Charcoal? Types of Hookah Charcoal

Essentially, you should distinguish between two types of hookah charcoal: self-lighting charcoal and natural charcoal.

  • Natural charcoal is made from natural materials, often coconut shells, which is why it’s also called coconut charcoal.
  • Self-lighting charcoal, on the other hand, is made from charcoal dust and various chemicals. This allows it to be lit with a regular lighter, eliminating the need for an external charcoal burner. However, this has its downsides: the chemicals affect the flavor, create strong odors, and produce a lot of ash.

In recent years, natural charcoal has become the favorite among hookah enthusiasts.

The Advantages of Natural Hookah Charcoal

Natural charcoal, such as coconut charcoal, is highly popular due to its numerous benefits. These include:

  • Long burn time (about 120 minutes)
  • High burn temperature
  • Consistent burn process
  • No unpleasant or chemical taste
  • Minimal or no smoke production from the charcoal itself
  • Low odor emission
✔️ Good to know: Coconut charcoal is also eco-friendly as it’s a byproduct of coconut processing, making its production sustainable.

The main advantage of natural charcoal is also its only downside: due to its long burn time, it requires significant heat to ignite, which isn’t possible with a regular lighter.

You’ll need an electric charcoal burner or a gas burner to light the charcoal. We recommend investing in a reliable burner and high-quality hookah charcoal to make lighting your natural charcoal hassle-free.

Despite this minor drawback, natural charcoal, especially coconut charcoal, is still the best choice for your hookah.

Beware of the Myth: Can You Use Grill Charcoal for Hookah?

Beginners often ask: Can you use grill charcoal or regular charcoal for a hookah? The answer is a definitive no!

You should never use grill charcoal for a hookah. It not only ruins the flavor of your hookah but also contains harmful substances. Burning grill charcoal releases toxic gases like carbon monoxide, which you should never inhale—especially while smoking!


How to Choose the Right Coconut Hookah Charcoal?

Natural charcoal, such as coconut charcoal, is generally a better choice than self-lighting charcoal. However, there are many brands of coconut charcoal available now—how do you decide which one to buy?

The key is to focus on the quality of the charcoal, which depends on the moisture content and the compression during the production process.

  • Ensure the moisture content is as low as possible to prevent the charcoal from extinguishing while smoking. This is a common issue with cheaper products.
  • Low-quality charcoal often breaks easily, disrupting the heat management of your hookah bowl.
✔️ To address these quality differences, we personally test every charcoal brand sold in our shop! You can always trust that Moze offers only the highest-quality hookah charcoal.

Which Coconut Charcoal Brand Is the Best: Brennstoff, Cocobration, Shisko, etc.?

The answer is simple: all of them. Every brand in our hookah shop has been tested by us—and we even use them for our personal hookah sessions. We offer a wide selection of top brands that you can trust for their quality.

We guarantee that our brands produce minimal ash and no odors. These natural charcoals are the best, in our opinion, and you can buy them with confidence.



What’s the Right Size: 26mm or 27mm Hookah Charcoal?

Most brands in our shop offer different sizes. You’ll find charcoal cubes in 26mm and 27mm variants. So, which should you choose?

There are slight differences between the sizes. The most common sizes for natural charcoal are 26 × 26 × 26 mm and 27 × 27 × 27 mm.

  • We recommend beginners go for the 26mm hookah charcoal as it produces slightly less heat, making it easier to manage and with a shorter burn time compared to the larger 27mm cubes.
  • If you’re more experienced, try the 27mm natural charcoal. It lasts longer, providing more heat for extended sessions. However, improper heat management can burn the hookah tobacco, ruining the flavor.

We don’t recommend using charcoal larger than the 27mm variant. They often don’t fit in your hookah smokebox, even after ignition, and can overheat the tobacco for most users.



How Much Charcoal Is in a Pack?

Not sure how much charcoal to buy? Here’s a handy reference: 1kg of hookah charcoal contains 64 cubes (26mm size). We offer the following packaging sizes:

  • 1kg Hookah Charcoal
    If you smoke one bowl with three cubes daily, a 1kg pack will last you 21 days (three weeks).
  • 4kg Hookah Charcoal
    With the same daily consumption, a 4kg pack will last you 84 days (three months).
  • 20kg Hookah Charcoal
    Under the same conditions, a 20kg pack will last 420 days (about 14 months).

These estimates are for 26mm cubes. Want to calculate how long your charcoal supply will last? It’s simple:



✔️ Pro Tip: If you smoke regularly and want to avoid frequent purchases, we recommend buying 20kg packs. This saves you money in the long run.

Safe Handling of Hookah Charcoal

Hookah charcoal reaches 500°C to 600°C when fully ignited—always keep this in mind while handling it!

We recommend not skimping on hookah accessories that protect you and your surroundings from burns or fire damage. Consider getting a hookah charcoal basket for safely transferring hot charcoal from the burner to your hookah.

You can also use charcoal screens or guards for your hookah. These sit on your charcoal tray and prevent the charcoal from falling off during slight movements. This accessory has personally saved us from a few burns—and it’s much cheaper than repairing the damage caused by fallen charcoal!


Affordable Charcoal: Hookah Charcoal Sale at Moze

We currently have 20kg and 4kg hookah charcoal on sale. This is a great opportunity to save money, especially with rising tobacco prices! Typically, 4kg costs around €28, and 20kg around €140. During our hookah charcoal sale, some brands offer up to €50 in savings on 20kg packs.

If you smoke hookah regularly, consider buying 20kg of hookah charcoal. You can even split the pack with friends who also own hookahs. This way, you won’t need to think about reordering charcoal for a long time.

✔️ Good to know: All our 20kg natural charcoal packs are shipped free of charge—save even more with free shipping! Once you add a 20kg pack to your cart, shipping costs will automatically drop to €0.

Be sure to check out the larger packaging options when buying hookah charcoal to maximize your savings!




High-Quality Hookah Charcoal: The Best Brands at Moze

Are you looking for charcoal with a long burn time that won’t affect the flavor of your session? You’re in the right place. At Moze, we only offer the highest-quality hookah charcoal—the brands we carry are nothing short of top-tier!

Want to be certain of top quality? Start now! Order your charcoal online and enjoy fast shipping. Buying hookah charcoal has never been easier.


FAQ: Buying Hookah Charcoal


Does the charcoal affect the flavor of the hookah tobacco?

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It depends on the type of charcoal. High-quality natural charcoal does not affect the flavor, while self-lighting charcoal might alter it due to its chemical additives.


Can natural charcoal expire?

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No, natural charcoal does not expire as long as it’s stored in a dry place. If you only smoke during summer, you can still use the same charcoal the following year without any issues.


Do I need specific natural charcoal for specific tobacco?

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No, you can use charcoal cubes from any brand for any type of hookah tobacco. Just ensure that you select high-quality brands that produce reliable charcoal.


What temperature does coconut hookah charcoal reach?

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Coconut hookah charcoal burns at 500°C to 600°C when fully ignited. Using accessories like a hookah charcoal basket can help you handle it safely.


What kind of charcoal can you use for hookah?

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Specialized hookah charcoal like natural coconut charcoal or self-lighting charcoal is suitable. Avoid using grill or regular charcoal, as these release harmful gases like carbon monoxide, which are unsafe for inhalation.


Can you light hookah charcoal with a lighter?

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Yes, but only certain types. Natural charcoal requires more heat to ignite, so a charcoal burner is needed. Self-lighting charcoal, with its chemical additives, can be lit with a regular lighter but isn’t as clean or long-lasting as natural charcoal.


Where can you buy hookah charcoal?

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You can buy hookah charcoal in online hookah shops, specialized tobacco stores, and some supermarkets or oriental markets. Online shops are especially convenient for quick and easy purchases.