benjie613 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hey everyone, looking for insights of whihc is the best coal to use. Quicklight, natural , whatever else... Not only which of the two but also which brand happens to be really good and affordable! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 In my opinion, the best natural coal is Coconara. But some good runner-ups are Al Fakhers, Exoticas, and CH (coals sold by HookahJohn, but we're not allowed to spell out the name here due to drug connotations). For quicklights, the only ones that I've tried that I can actually bear are the CH QLs. Some good runner-ups for quicklights would be Three Kings, Goldens, and Al Fakher quicklights. This, of course, is my opinion. It's probably different for everyone as to which is the coal of choice. The only coals I'll buy from now on are Coconaras or Al Fakher naturals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorlyfish Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I only use Coconara, and they seem to be the coal of choice around here, at least for naturals. I haven't played around that much with different coals though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 If you can find them, buy Canary Golden Charcoal...buy them all. there won't be many left on the market... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 [quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1282787070' post='480306'] If you can find them, buy Canary Golden Charcoal...buy them all. there won't be many left on the market... [/quote] Oh yeah! I totally forgot about GCs! They're so good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzbizz Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I found some new coals at a local shop called Luxor Coals, they're pretty good but I prefer Al Fakher coconut coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjie613 Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1282787869' post='480307'] [quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1282787070' post='480306'] If you can find them, buy Canary Golden Charcoal...buy them all. there won't be many left on the market... [/quote] Oh yeah! I totally forgot about GCs! They're so good.... [/quote] Anyone wanna help me find out where to possibly be able to get them?! ALSO how exactly do i light naturals? I have a gas stove just for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 in before joe says starlight coconut coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Yeah, Starlights are pretty decent too... benji- I looked around and can't seem to find the GC's anywhere. Sorry... I light my coals on my electric stove, just set 'em directly on the coil for about 5 minutes 'til they're red halfway through, then flip them and give them another five minutes 'til they're fully lit. Good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I use fumari's japanese coals there pretty much the same coal and a tiny bit cheaper. Great coals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1282790701' post='480314'] benji- I looked around and can't seem to find the GC's anywhere. Sorry... [/quote] http://www.hookahcompany.com/golden_hookah_charcoal_1488_prd1.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 [quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1282792466' post='480317'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1282790701' post='480314'] benji- I looked around and can't seem to find the GC's anywhere. Sorry... [/quote] [url="http://www.hookahcompany.com/golden_hookah_charcoal_1488_prd1.htm"]http://www.hookahcom...l_1488_prd1.htm[/url] [/quote] Well according to Michael Brant in California these coals are 3/5 stars. Yeah right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 [quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1282792466' post='480317'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1282790701' post='480314'] benji- I looked around and can't seem to find the GC's anywhere. Sorry... [/quote] [url="http://www.hookahcompany.com/golden_hookah_charcoal_1488_prd1.htm"]http://www.hookahcom...l_1488_prd1.htm[/url] [/quote] [url="http://www.fumari.com/hookah-charcoal/fumari-odorless-charcoal-96"]http://www.fumari.com/hookah-charcoal/fumari-odorless-charcoal-96[/url] same coal but ~ $1 cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 [quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1282792466' post='480317'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1282790701' post='480314'] benji- I looked around and can't seem to find the GC's anywhere. Sorry... [/quote] [url="http://www.hookahcompany.com/golden_hookah_charcoal_1488_prd1.htm"]http://www.hookahcom...l_1488_prd1.htm[/url] [/quote] I even checked HC! Thanks Jay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 The ABSOLUTE BEST is the natural wood chunk charcoal. This is what is used everywhere all over the Middle East, literally. If you've ever used them, they have the best heat, the least taste, and are cool as hell. However, the sizes are highly inconsistent, and they're hard to light. The best compromise is coconut coals, Coconara specifically, though I haven't tried CH. Al-Fakhers are not as good, I feel they have a taste to them that's unpleasant (nowhere near as unpleasant as a quicklight though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I liked the way the natural wood bulk coals smoked, but I lit them on my stove and they popped and made quite a mess.... Plus the inconsistency in size is quite a hassle keeping them on the bowl and whatnot. And touching them turns your hands black... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhineholt Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 [quote name='Click' timestamp='1282790195' post='480311'] in before joe says starlight coconut coals. [/quote] these are the best! cheap, last long, and no odor... i think i know where he gets them too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasseah Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 CocoNara FTW They burn for a long time and make very little ash. Go to Hookah-Shisha.com and look in their specials. You can get a bundle of 3 250 gram shisha tubs and a box of 108 coals for a great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsboy Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I have been using Starlight Coconut since I ran out of CocoNara. They are very inconsistent. Some are ok, they are too fine but most break either into 4 pieces or two by themselves which caused a couple of coal accidents on my table. I would love to restock on CocoNara but they are expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 My Starlight coconut naturals split into two thin slabs, everytime, never fails... I've almost burnt my carpet about five times now, as they like to split after they're lit and I'm picking them up to place them on the bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 naturals > quicklight i would tell you to stick with john's CH naturals or coco naras. if you buy john's coals by the case they're very reasonably priced and he has flat rate shipping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSwingle Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 cocos hands down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanna Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 [quote name='benjie613' timestamp='1282789144' post='480310'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1282787869' post='480307'] [quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1282787070' post='480306'] If you can find them, buy Canary Golden Charcoal...buy them all. there won't be many left on the market... [/quote] Oh yeah! I totally forgot about GCs! They're so good.... [/quote] Anyone wanna help me find out where to possibly be able to get them?! ALSO how exactly do i light naturals? I have a gas stove just for the info! [/quote] Lighting naturals on a gas stove is a bitch. I don't think it would be worth it. I stayed with my girlfriend for a week, and she has a gas stove, and I didn't have any quick-lights on me. So we held the coals over the flames of the gas grill with tongs, and waited for them to be lit. We had to use oven mitts because the tongs got hot, which sucked. And it took at least 5 minutes to get a coal to light. Needless to say, it was horrible. I would suggest getting some sort of hot plate or portable electric coil thing. Unless somebody knows of a more efficient way to light naturals on a gas stove, and I wasted all that time for no reason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoWz Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Naturals are indeed better than quick light, but if you need coals for outside or don't have a stove top, go with CH Quick Lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 [quote name='joanna' timestamp='1282946366' post='480527'] [quote name='benjie613' timestamp='1282789144' post='480310'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1282787869' post='480307'] [quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1282787070' post='480306'] If you can find them, buy Canary Golden Charcoal...buy them all. there won't be many left on the market... [/quote] Oh yeah! I totally forgot about GCs! They're so good.... [/quote] Anyone wanna help me find out where to possibly be able to get them?! ALSO how exactly do i light naturals? I have a gas stove just for the info! [/quote] Lighting naturals on a gas stove is a bitch. I don't think it would be worth it. I stayed with my girlfriend for a week, and she has a gas stove, and I didn't have any quick-lights on me. So we held the coals over the flames of the gas grill with tongs, and waited for them to be lit. We had to use oven mitts because the tongs got hot, which sucked. And it took at least 5 minutes to get a coal to light. Needless to say, it was horrible. I would suggest getting some sort of hot plate or portable electric coil thing. Unless somebody knows of a more efficient way to light naturals on a gas stove, and I wasted all that time for no reason... [/quote] use a metal screen or grate to place over the burner...set the coals on top, light the burner, wait 2 minutes, flip and then wait 1 minute... i find the gas stoves actually light nats faster if you use the grate thingy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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