Set-up:
Khalil Mamoon Tri-Metal
Phunnel bowl
NuHose/Fancy Hose
3 Coconaras
Smoke:
After lighting our bowl we noticed that the flavor starts up right away. After a good, deep, 2 or 3 pulls the shisha was producing nice big clouds. The smoke is surprisingly thick which is something you usually don’t see in non-tobacco/herbal shisha. We would argue that the amount of smoke is comparable to that of Starbuzz shisha.
Taste/Flavor:
Despite being strawberry flavored, it has a strong taste of the mixed cocktail shisha that Al-Fakher also produces. In the beginning, we expected this to have just a strawberry flavor, but we were surprised that it had more of a medley of fruit flavors rather than a solely strawberry flavor.
Cut of the shisha/Juiciness:
After opening the box and cracking open the seal, you can definitely tell that this is a non-tobacco shisha. By that, we mean that the shisha consists of (what looks like) herbal ingredients that are mixed with flavored molasses. It definitely is not as juicy as the tobacco line of Al-Fakher but it does have enough juices in it to so that it retains the flavor/taste.
Smoke-span:
We had our bowl going for a good hour until our coals ran out and until the coals were about halfway to two-thirds done, the flavor was still retaining all of its taste and producing thick clouds. We did not need to rotate the coals until they were done because the shisha did not get harsh. This is a good thing that exists amongst the non-tobacco flavors because they don’t get burnt to the point where it starts hurting your throat.
Smell:
Upon opening the package, we noticed that there was a familiar smell of Cocktail, another flavor that Al-Fakher produces. I cannot say that it smelled like Strawberry, but it definitely smelled fruitful.
Wrap-Up:
Overall, we were satisfied after smoking this flavor. While the non-tobacco products do not give you any kind of a buzz, they still retain a lot of the flavor and smoke compared to shisha with tobacco. This is definitely a flavor AND product that we would recommend to everyone. If you are looking for a nice relaxing evening but are worried about the harmful effects of tobacco, this is definitely the product for you. On the flipside, if you are a regular shisha smoker and you want to expand your horizons to a new flavor, this is also the flavor for you. Al-Fakher has not disappointed us with this new line of non-tobacco molasses because they have done what they are famous for – making tasty and fruitful shisha. We would give this a solid 8/10 for amazing smoke, fruitful flavor, and an enjoyable long-lasting smoke session.
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