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What do you need for a hookah? The ultimate checklist!
Last updated on 03/17/2025 | Reading time approx. 06:27 min
What to expect from our hookah checklist
- All must-have products you really need for smoking hookah
- Additional accessory recommendations that improve your everyday hookah experience
- Practical tips for choosing a bowl, charcoal, HMD & more
- Recommendations for useful accessories such as a Bowl Packing Mat, charcoal tongs or a drying mat
- Helpful tips on what to look out for when buying (e.g. check the scope of delivery!)
- Answers to frequently asked questions in the big hookah FAQ
You want to buy your first hookah , but you are unsure which accessories you need in addition to the hookah itself? No problem: We have created a checklist for you that lists all hookah accessories items that you absolutely need. As a bonus, we have also created a second list with cool hookah accessories that are not absolutely necessary, but can make your everyday hookah life much easier!
Choosing the right accessories often depends on the color of a hookah. If you are looking for hookahs in a specific colorway, we have special pages for that in our shop. There you will find, for example: Pink hookahs, Gold hookahs or Black hookahs. Just take a look and find the right hookah in your favorite style.
Hookah accessory must-haves
First, we want to show you the list of items you absolutely need to smoke a hookah.
Note: Before ordering all of these items together with your chosen hookah, first check the scope of delivery of the hookah to see whether some of these items are already included!
What do you need for a hookah?
Without these hookah accessory products, it will be quite difficult or even impossible to set up or smoke your hookah. So make sure you have all of these products so you can enjoy your hookah.
Nice to have - cool hookah accessories to make your hookah life easier
In addition to the must-haves, there are also accessories that are not necessary, but nice to have! You can see this list of cool hookah accessories below:
- Coaster for your glass base
- Bowl packing mat
- Drying mat
- Personal hygiene mouthpiece
- Caesar glass base
- Charcoal basket
- Bowl packing tools
- Wind cover/charcoal guard
Hookah accessory products in detail
Charcoal burner
Without a hookah charcoal burner, you will not be able to light your charcoal. It may work with some kitchen stove models, but the risk of damaging the stove is not exactly low. It is better to invest around 20 euros once in a charcoal burner than to pay the bill for a new kitchen stove. And in the worst case, you might also get in trouble with your mother if you try it on the stove.
How to light hookah charcoal properly: In this article, you will learn everything about lighting hookah charcoal properly!
There are different types of charcoal burners. For example, some light the charcoal with gas, while others use an electric heating coil. You can find all the necessary information and the products themselves in the charcoal burner category.
Charcoal
Nothing works without charcoal - in life and with a hookah! So you need natural charcoal for your hookah. You can find it in our hookah charcoal category. If you want to save money on charcoal, we recommend a 20kg hookah charcoal pack. Here you can save a lot of money compared to 1 kg packs.
Charcoal tongs
To move the glowing hookah charcoal from the burner to the bowl, we recommend hookah charcoal tongs. You can improvise with other tools such as two forks or homemade tongs made from aluminum foil if you have lost your tongs or forgot to bring them, but that does not really work well. You can only get a firm grip on the charcoal with proper tongs. There are many different versions that you can take a closer look at in the hookah charcoal tongs category.
You can find all hookah charcoal tongs hereBowl
Do not worry your head - unless you can smoke it! Jokes aside, the hookah bowl is also a must-have for smoking your hookah. Here too, there are many different variants. They differ both in design (shape and color), and there are also differences in the tobacco depot. This is the part of the hookah bowl where the tobacco is filled in.
You can find all hookah bowls hereSmokebox / HMD
The Smokebox or Heat Management Device (HMD) is the part of the hookah where the charcoal is placed. This smokebox is then placed on the hookah bowl so that the tobacco is heated and the smoke is produced.
Tip: We recommend the ONMO HMD here - in our opinion, it is number 1 in terms of price and smoking performance!
Mouthpiece
If you do not want to put your mouth directly on the silicone hose to smoke your hookah, then you need a mouthpiece. And trust us, sucking on the silicone hose is not very pleasant. Every hookah smoker who takes their hookah with them from time to time can confirm this if they have ever forgotten their hookah mouthpiece. We offer various hookah mouthpieces. They are made, for example, of stainless steel or carbon.
Hose
The hookah hose connects the hose connector of your hookah to your mouthpiece. The hoses are usually made of silicone.
Tobacco
For your hookah to produce smoke, you need hookah tobacco. There is no way around it! For this reason, we also have the best hookah tobacco brands available in our hookah shop. As a beginner, the selection may seem overwhelming at first. However, for each tobacco flavor, you will find the flavor description in the product description. You will also find information about the base tobacco used. This is usually either Burley tobacco or Virginia tobacco. The latter is milder and much better suited for beginners because it contains less nicotine.
Here you can find the best hookah tobacco: In our article on the topic of best hookah tobacco we published a list of the most popular hookah tobacco flavors.
Find the hookah tobacco that suits you best in 3 questions.
Coaster for your glass base
To protect both your hookah glass base and your table from scratches, we recommend a coaster for your hookah glass base. Those from our own brand Moze are made from a PVC-silicone blend and have a very attractive design. The hookah glass base coasters are also available in the same colors as the hookahs, so the overall look of your setup becomes perfect! In addition to the PVC-silicone coasters, we also offer Moze wooden coasters, which are equipped with an LED in the center that can be adjusted to different colors with a remote control. Especially in a dark room, it looks very cool when the glass base is illuminated in color from below.
Bowl packing mat
Packing a bowl is an annoying task for many hookah smokers. This is mainly because it creates a lot of mess. With a hookah Bowl Packing Mat, you can prevent this. All the tobacco that lands next to the bowl while packing falls onto the mat, and you can pour it back into the packaging. Afterwards, you can simply rinse the Bowl Packing Mat under water to remove the molasses stains. In our opinion, the Bowl Packing Mat is a real relief in everyday hookah use.
Drying mat
Just like the glass base coasters and Bowl Packing Mats, the Moze drying mats are also made from a PVC-silicone blend. However, the drying mats are significantly larger and taller. You can place this mat directly next to your sink and simply place the individual parts of your hookah on it after cleaning so they can dry there. The water simply runs into the deep grooves of the hookah drying mat and can be poured off once the parts are dry and reassembled.
Personal hygiene mouthpiece
For many people, sharing a hookah mouthpiece comes with a certain feeling of disgust. It is also unhygienic and can lead to you catching illnesses from your friends. That is exactly why the Moze Tip exists - a personal hookah hygiene mouthpiece that you can simply place on the tip of the regular mouthpiece. That way, you always have your own mouthpiece.
If you often have friends visiting, you can also take a look at hookah disposable hygiene mouthpieces. These are available in a 100-piece set for little money. However, personal hygiene mouthpieces are the more sustainable solution, because they do not create nearly as much plastic waste.
Caesar glass base
If you like things exclusive, you should definitely take a look at Caesar glass bases! These are hookah glass bases made of lead crystal glass by hand. The price is quite high, but once you have held one of these glass bases in your hand, you will understand the price tag attached to them! The combinations you can create with your hookah and these glass bases are extremely varied and beautiful.
Charcoal basket
To make sure that the glowing charcoal does not fall onto the floor when you carry it from the charcoal basket to the hookah, you can buy a charcoal basket. In our hookah charcoal basket category, you will find different versions and further information.
Bowl packing tools
Hookah bowl packing accessories can work wonders and make packing hookah bowls much easier. Strictly speaking, these are special hookah forks and pokers that are made specifically for distributing hookah tobacco perfectly in the bowl.
Did someone say hookah bowl? This is how to achieve the perfect hookah with maximum flavor! We have created a guide in our article on the topic of packing a hookah bowl showing how you too can pack a bowl like a real pro.
Wind cover/charcoal guard
The wind cover or charcoal guard is the part that is placed on the charcoal tray of the hookah to protect against falling charcoal from the HMD or the provost. If you have any further questions about which products are missing for a complete set, you can contact our customer service at any time by email or WhatsApp!
Category and product recommendations for you!
Flash Bang hookah, FUTR hookah, Beginner hookah, Medium-sized hookahs, Moze Sphere 2, White hookah
FAQ: What Do You Need for a Hookah?
Do I really need every accessory from the must-have list?
Yes, You definitely need the must-have items in order to smoke Your hookah at all. Some accessories may already be included with Your hookah, so it is worth taking a close look at the scope of delivery beforehand.
What is the difference between must-have and nice-to-have accessories?
Must-haves are accessories that You absolutely need for smoking hookah. Nice-to-have products make the use more pleasant, comfortable or stylish, but they are not strictly necessary.
Can I also light charcoal on the stove?
In theory, this is possible, but it is not recommended. Many stovetops can be damaged by this. An electric charcoal burner is much safer and more convenient.
Which tobacco is suitable for beginners?
Virginia tobacco is especially suitable for beginners. It is usually milder, contains less nicotine and is easier to smoke than many Dark Blend varieties.
What is an HMD or smokebox?
A smokebox or HMD (Heat Management Device) is placed on the hookah bowl and holds the glowing charcoal. This distributes the heat more evenly across the tobacco. At the same time, there is no need to deal with aluminum foil or chimney attachments.
Combinations of hookah bowl and smokebox are especially popular. Many beginners use phunnel bowls with an HMD because they are easier to pack and often work particularly well with Virginia tobacco. Experienced smokers, on the other hand, often use traditional bowls with a smokebox to smoke Dark Blend tobacco in a classic Russian-style setup.
A good bowl and a high-quality HMD have a huge impact on flavor and smoke development. Beginners in particular often invest a lot of money in the hookah itself and then save on the bowl or smokebox. For a good smoking experience, however, the combination of bowl and HMD is often much more important than the hookah itself. That is why it is often more worthwhile to spend a little less on the hookah and instead invest in a high-quality bowl and good heat management.
Do I need to buy everything at once?
You should have the most important accessories right from the start. Additional accessories can be added at any time later, depending on which functions or designs are important to You.
What is the most sustainable accessory?
Reusable hygiene mouthtips like the Moze Tips are considered a particularly sustainable solution because they can be used again and again and create significantly less waste than classic disposable mouthtips.
What is the benefit of a coaster or dripping mat?
Coasters and dripping mats protect surfaces from water stains, scratches and dirt. At the same time, they help keep Your hookah setup neat and clean.