Easy light charcoal

Buying easy light coals? Easy light hookah coals can be lit with a lighter, without a coal burner. Handy for on the go. For home use, natural coals provide a cleaner taste. Combine with your shisha tobacco. Ordered before 18:00, delivered tomorrow (NL).

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Easy light coalsare the easiest hookah coalsto light. Thanks to a thin ignition layer, you can light them easily with a lighter, without the need for a charcoal burner. This makes them ideal for on the go, at a festival, or when you want to quickly set up a session with your shisha tobacco.

Why easy light coals?

  • Quick to light: with a lighter in under a minute.
  • No charcoal burner needed: convenient for on the go.
  • Easy to carry: light and compact.
  • Always a session: even without a hot plate or stove.

Easy light or natural coals?

Natural coalsburn longer and cleaner and provide a better taste, but you need a charcoal burner for them. Easy light is faster and more convenient for on the go. Many smokers use natural coals at home and easy light as a backup.

How do you light easy light coals?

Hold a coal with tongs in the flame of a lighter until it starts to spark and sizzle. Then let it glow completely for a minute, so that the ignition layer is gone, and only then place it on your hookah bowl.

Pay attention with easy light

Easy light coals contain an ignition layer. Always let them glow thoroughly before use, otherwise you might taste that layer. Light them in a well-ventilated area or outdoors.

When do you choose easy light?

Choose easy light if you don't have a charcoal burner or if you're taking your hookah with you. For the best taste at home, natural coals remain the first choice, but easy light is a nice, quick solution.

How many easy light coals do you use?

Just like with natural coals, you use two to three coals for a normal hookah. Start with two and add one for more heat.

Complete your shisha

Combine easy light coals with a good hookah bowl, your favorite shisha flavorsand a complete hookah.

Easy light for festivals and on the go

Going to a festival, the beach, or a friend without a charcoal burner? Then easy light coals are ideal. You only need a lighter and tongs to quickly set up a session with your shisha tobacco. Bring a few spare coals, as they burn shorter than natural coals.

Storing easy light coals

Store easy light coals dry and in their original packaging. The ignition layer works best if the coals have not become damp.

Fast delivery

Order your easy light coals before 18:00, and they will be delivered tomorrow (NL). We also ship throughout Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

What are easy light coals?
Easy light coals are hookah coals with an ignition layer, allowing you to light them with a lighter, without a charcoal burner.
How do I light easy light coals?
Hold the coal with tongs in a flame until it sparks and hisses, then let it fully glow through before placing it on your shisha bowl.
Are easy light coals worse than natural coals?
They are more convenient but burn shorter and give a slightly less pure taste. Let them glow through properly for the best result.
Do I need a charcoal burner for easy light coals?
No, that's the advantage. A lighter is enough, ideal for on the go.
Can you taste the ignition layer?
Only if you don't let the coal glow through properly. Let the layer burn off completely before you start smoking.
How many easy light coals do I use?
Two to three for a normal hookah, just like with natural coals.
Are easy light coals safe?
Yes, provided you light them in a ventilated area or outdoors and let them glow through properly.
How fast will my easy light coals be delivered?
Order before 18:00, and they will be delivered tomorrow in the Netherlands. We also ship to the rest of Europe.