Kalifa Phunnel Mini Neptune Blue-Green - Compact Handmade Shisha Hookah Tobacco Head

Compact Hookah Tobacco Head from Kalifa

The Kalifa Phunnel Mini Neptun is a handmade hookah tobacco head from Germany. It immediately stands out with its blue-green speckled finish, which gives each head its own character. No two Neptun heads look exactly alike. The head is compact in size, but delivers surprisingly much smoking pleasure. For those looking for a shisha tobacco head that looks good and simply works well, this is a strong choice.

Phunnel System: What's the Advantage?

The head uses a phunnel system. The tobacco lies in a round bowl with a central opening in the middle. The molasses, the flavorful liquid in your shisha tobacco, thus stays in the head and doesn't run down the stem. Your hookah stays cleaner, and the flavor remains purer. With regular bowl-shaped heads, the molasses often runs out, causing a change in taste and a dirty vase. The Neptun neatly solves this problem.

The material is stone-clay with a glaze layer. Stone-clay retains heat well and distributes it evenly over the tobacco. This means the tobacco burns less quickly and you need fewer coals. The glaze layer protects the head and makes it easy to clean.

Sizes and Specifications

The Mini Neptun is approximately 9.8 cm high and has an outer diameter of approximately 7 cm. The tobacco chamber has a diameter of approximately 5 cm and a conical depth of approximately 1.3 cm. That's enough for a session of 45 to 60 minutes. You need less tobacco than with a large head, which makes it economical to use. Handy if you like to try multiple flavors per evening. The head comes as a loose tobacco head, without additional accessories.

Who is this Shisha Head Suitable for?

The Mini Neptun is a good choice if you regularly switch shisha flavors. Due to the small tobacco chamber, you use only a small amount of tobacco per session. Easy to quickly try something new without having to open a large pack. Even if you smoke alone, this compact size is pleasant: you're ready faster for a short session and you throw away less unused tobacco. Experienced shisha enthusiasts also use the Mini Neptun as a test head alongside a larger head for the main session. Newcomers find it appealing due to its forgiving phunnel system.

Usage and Setup

Fill the tobacco chamber loosely with shisha tobacco, just below the rim. Do not press the tobacco too hard, as air circulation is important for a good draw. Then place a piece of aluminum foil tightly over the head and poke small holes in it. Then place your coals on top. Make sure the head fits snugly on the stem of your hookah and, if necessary, use a rubber gasket for an airtight connection. Start with two small 26mm coconut charcoal cubes for a 45-minute session.

Heat Management and Coals

The Mini Neptun works well with a heat management device, also known as a kaloud. This regulates the heat of your hookah coals and protects the tobacco from burning. With a small chamber, this is extra handy, as too much heat burns a mini-chamber faster. Preferably choose natural hookah coals made from coconut shell. These provide even heat without an off-taste and bring out the best in a quality head like the Neptun.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Rinse the head immediately after each session with warm water. The sooner you do this, the easier any tobacco residue will rinse away. Do not use soap, as it penetrates the material and gives an unpleasant aftertaste in the next session. Use a soft brush for deeper cleaning. Let the head dry thoroughly after washing before storing it. The glaze layer protects the surface, but do not drop the head hard as stone-clay breaks with a hard impact.

Choose the Right Shisha Flavor

With a small head like the Neptun, you can quickly switch between flavors. Check out our shisha tobacco for a wide selection. The Al Fakher flavors are a trusted start for those who want to try something new. If you like more intense blends, the Space Smoke flavors are worth trying.

Complete Your Shisha Setup

In addition to the head, you need a hookah, hose, and coals. View our hookah tobacco heads for more choices. For the rest of your setup, go to hookah accessories. Want to compare more Kalifa heads? Check out the other Kalifa phunnel heads and the ceramic tobacco heads. Don't have a hookah yet? At buy hookah you will find the complete range.

Fast Delivery at ShishaTabak

Order the Kalifa Phunnel Mini Neptun before 6 PM and you'll receive it tomorrow (NL). Free shipping from 59.99 euro (NL). We also ship throughout Europe. Prefer to pick up? That's possible at our stores in Almere and Beverwijk.