Golden Temple Charcoal Tablets 3.3 cm - 100 pcs Quick Lighting Hookah Coals

Hookah charcoal that works instantly

The Golden Temple charcoal tablets are compact, powerful, and ready to use. Each tablet has a diameter of 3.3 cm - the most common size for a standard hookah charcoal setup. You get 100 tablets per box, packed in 10 rolls of 10 pieces each. Easy to store, easy to carry.

These tablets are self-igniting. This means you can light them with a regular lighter or gas torch in a few seconds, without a charcoal burner. Ideal if you want to start quickly or are on the go. The heat is distributed evenly, so the hookah bowl stays consistently warm from start to finish.

What makes these coals suitable for shisha

Good hookah coals must meet a few requirements: light quickly, burn consistently, and not spoil the taste of your tobacco or steam stones. The Golden Temple tablets score on all three.

• Diameter 3.3 cm - fits most hookah bowls
• Self-igniting - no charcoal burner needed
• 100 tablets in a box, 10 rolls of 10 pieces
• Even heat - no hotspots, no burnouts
• Little smell and smoke when lighting

The tablets are made for regular use. Whether you smoke daily or organize a session for multiple people - a full box lasts a long time.

Who are these tablets most suitable for

These coals are a good choice if you don't want to use a separate charcoal burner or if you smoke in a location where you don't have an outlet. Think of a terrace, in the garden, or at a friend's house. You light them with what you already have with you.

They work well with most popular shisha tobacco brands. Even with Al Fakher, Adalya, or Space Smoke, they maintain the right temperature for a good smoke.

Do you have a hookah with a small bowl? Then check if 3.3 cm fits. For most standard and medium bowls, this is the ideal size. For extra small bowls, you might want to look at the 2.2 cm tablets.

How to use Golden Temple tablets

Lighting is quick. Hold a tablet over a flame (gas torch or lighter) until the edge starts to spark. Then put it down and wait half a minute - then the tablet is hot all the way through. Only place it on the bowl when it is fully glowing, otherwise you will taste a slight off-flavor during startup.

1. Hold the tablet over the flame, by the edge
2. Wait until the sparks run through the tablet
3. Place it on a safe surface and wait 30-60 seconds
4. Place it on the hookah bowl with tongs
5. Start puffing gently

Always use hookah tongs to move the coals. Never with bare hands - the tablet stays hot for a long time.

Coals and a good bowl

The quality of your session does not only depend on the coals. The bowl plays an equally important role. A bowl that is too deep retains heat and can burn tobacco. A bowl that is too shallow produces too little smoke. Choose a bowl that matches the amount of tobacco you use.

At ShishaTabak, you will find a wide range of hookah bowls, including ceramic and porcelain bowls, glass bowls, and silicone bowls. Each type reacts slightly differently to heat, so it's worth experimenting.

Do you use aluminum foil or a Kaloud or metal chimney? Both work perfectly with these tablets. A chimney retains heat better and extends the session.

Combine with the right shisha tobacco

Hookah coals are only good if the tobacco also matches. Heavy tobacco needs more heat, light tobacco can burn quickly. The Golden Temple tablets are in the middle: powerful enough for full tobacco varieties, subtle enough for light flavors.

View our full range of shisha tobacco and hookah tobacco or go directly to popular brands:

• Al Fakher shisha tobacco
• Adalya shisha tobacco
• Narqila shisha tobacco
• Tangiers shisha tobacco

Complete your session

In addition to coals, you need a few more things for a complete shisha setup. A good hookah hose provides a pleasant draw. Hygienic mouthpieces are useful if you smoke with multiple people. And a molasses catcher keeps your hookah clean.

Don't have a hookah yet? Then check out the full range on buy shisha or buy hookah. There are options for every budget, from compact models to larger setups for home.

Delivered quickly in the Netherlands and Europe

Order before 18:00, and you will receive the Golden Temple charcoal tablets tomorrow (NL). Free shipping from 59.99 euros (NL). We also ship throughout Europe. View all our easy light hookah coals for more options.