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Great service & fast shipping
The selection is really great. Sold-out products are always restocked quickly. Shipping is always super fast – the items usually arrive within two working days. For me, Moze is the best online shop for shisha accessories.
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In our shop, we offer both beginners and pros various ways to quickly and efficiently find their perfect hookah tobacco:
| Option | Features |
|---|---|
| Menu | Quick selection of the most popular tobacco flavors |
| Categories | Narrow down your search by preferences such as: beginner hookah tobacco or popular flavor profiles |
| Filters | Refine hookah tobacco options by attributes such as brand, flavor, or nicotine strength |
| Hookah Tobacco Finder | A question-and-answer tool that suggests all suitable tobacco flavors in just three questions |
In our shop, we offer both pros and beginners various ways to quickly and efficiently find their perfect hookah tobacco:
| Option | Features |
|---|---|
| Menu | Quick selection of the most popular tobacco varieties |
| Categories | Narrowing down by preferences such as: beginner hookah tobacco or popular flavor profiles |
| Filters | Narrowing down hookah tobacco varieties by attributes such as brands, flavor profile or nicotine strength |
| Hookah Tobacco Finder | Question-and-answer tool that suggests all suitable tobacco varieties within three questions |
Don’t feel like clicking through hundreds of flavors? Then use our Hookah Tobacco Finder!
You shouldn’t leave the choice of your tobacco to chance. To consume responsibly, it’s important to know your own limits. Smoking strong tobacco without prior experience can lead to unpleasant nicotine shocks – and that’s nothing to mess around with. Here are a few basic rules of thumb:
The raw tobacco used has a massive influence on the flavor of your hookah tobacco. Depending on the tobacco base, aromas can develop completely differently. Virginia and Burley differ significantly in strength, taste, and origin.
| Property | Virginia Tobacco | Burley Tobacco |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Light yellow to golden brown | Dark brown |
| Origin | Originally South America, now cultivated worldwide (including Germany) | USA, Canada, Uganda, Central America, Indonesia |
| Taste | Mild, aromatic, slightly sweet | Strong, full-bodied, slightly bitter |
| Usage | Standard tobacco in most hookah blends | Base tobacco for stronger varieties and Dark Blends |
| Nicotine content | Approx. 0.3–0.5% | Up to approx. 4% |
| Recommended for | Beginners & everyday smokers | Experienced smokers looking for more strength |
| Price | Approx. €25–30 / 200 g | Approx. €30–37 / 200 g |
The raw tobacco used has a major influence on the flavor of your hookah tobacco. Depending on the tobacco base, flavors develop completely differently. Virginia and Burley differ significantly in strength, taste and origin.
| Property | Virginia Tobacco | Burley Tobacco |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Light yellow to golden brown | Dark brown |
| Origin | Originally South America, now worldwide (including Germany) | USA, Canada, Uganda, Central America, Indonesia |
| Flavor | Mild, aromatic, slightly sweet | Strong, full-bodied, slightly bitter |
| Use | Standard tobacco in most hookah blends | Base tobacco for stronger varieties and dark blends |
| Nicotine content | approx. 0.3–0.5% | up to approx. 4% |
| Who is it suitable for? | Beginners & all-rounders | Experienced smokers looking for more strength |
| Price | Approx. €25–30/200 g | Approx. €30–37/200 g |
Usually around 12–25 g, although the required amount is influenced by several factors. These include, for example, bowl packing, cut and molasses content – the depot size of the bowl also has a significant impact on the amount of tobacco. Classic traditional bowls tend to require more tobacco than modern, economical bowls. You can find all the steps for optimal bowl packing in the Economical Hookah Bowls Guide. The XKAH Pro is particularly efficient and uses around 9 to 12 g per session.
Good hookah tobacco is characterized by an even cut and homogeneous moisture. It does not matter whether the tobacco was cut coarsely or finely – what matters more is that it has been processed evenly. The tobacco should have a moist shine, feel soft and supple, but not be swimming in excess molasses. This ensures intense flavor and dense smoke.
Also make sure that the tobacco is as free as possible from small twigs or larger stems. This indicates clean processing and prevents the tobacco from burning unevenly. When the molasses has been well absorbed into the leaves and the tobacco smells pleasant, you have a high-quality product.
Hookah tobacco is essentially made up of four components: tobacco leaves, molasses, glycerin and flavorings. Molasses accounts for the largest share of the weight – it provides the moisture and smoke development. This molasses mainly consists of glycerin, which acts as a humectant.
If you would like to know how to make hookah tobacco yourself, you can find instructions in our blog article here: Make your own hookah tobacco – How can I make hookah tobacco myself?
Unopened hookah tobacco usually lasts for one to two years. Once the tin has been opened, its shelf life depends heavily on storage. If you keep it cool, dark and airtight, the tobacco usually stays fresh for six to twelve months. Under unfavorable conditions – such as heat and air contact – the quality can deteriorate after just a few weeks.
In our newsletter, we publish the 10 best-selling tobacco flavors of the previous month. We also provide insights into what’s happening in the market and notify you as soon as new tobacco varieties are released or popular brands become available again. Sign up here for our free newsletter:
Yes, hookah tobacco can be harmful and is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 and over. Smoking releases harmful substances, including nicotine, tar and other carcinogenic compounds. In addition, heating charcoal produces carbon monoxide, which can be harmful when inhaled. If you want to avoid this, there are modern electric systems such as the XKAH that work without charcoal and therefore do not produce carbon monoxide. Switching to nicotine-free tobacco alternatives can also help reduce the risk.
You can find more on this topic in our articles:
What can I smoke instead of tobacco in a hookah?
Hookah tobacco without nicotine – Are there nicotine-free alternatives?
How harmful is hookah?
The nicotine content varies depending on the type and is around 0.05–4%. At first glance, that may not sound like much, but hookah sessions usually last significantly longer than smoking a cigarette – meaning that overall, more nicotine can be absorbed than from a single cigarette.
If you want to completely avoid nicotine, you can find many alternatives and tobacco substitutes in our blog that offer a similar smoking experience without the risk of addiction: Does hookah tobacco contain nicotine?
No, the shipping of tobacco products is strictly regulated by law. We are only allowed to sell and ship hookah tobacco within Germany and only to persons over 18 years of age. Therefore, orders from abroad cannot be fulfilled.
The price of hookah tobacco is primarily determined by high tobacco taxes imposed by the government. In addition, production, packaging and transport costs also directly affect the final price.
Another reason is the legal price regulation: tobacco products may not be discounted or sold at reduced prices in Germany. That’s why you won’t find price reductions on tobacco even during sales.
You can find detailed background information in our articles:
Why is hookah tobacco so expensive?
Why is hookah tobacco never discounted?
