Paradise Amore Mio 200g - Shisha Steam Stones with Pineapple, Banana and Menthol

Paradise Amore Mio: pineapple, banana and menthol in one 200 gram tub of steam stones. Where you would normally line up two or three tubs for a tropical mix, Paradise has already done the work here. You spoon the granules into the bowl and immediately get a layered shisha flavor, without tobacco.

What does Paradise Amore Mio taste like?

Pineapple opens the flavor: bright, tropical and slightly tangy. Banana adds something soft and creamy, so the pineapple does not get too sharp. Only at the end of the draw does the menthol come forward, as a cool finisher that leaves your mouth fresh. That order makes the flavor approachable: you taste fruit first, then the cooling.

Why menthol with tropical fruit?

Sweet fruit can feel heavy after a while, especially on a warm evening. Menthol keeps breaking that sweetness open, so you still want the next draw after half an hour. That is why fruit with a cool touch shows up so often in lounges and on terraces. Amore Mio does this with a duo that often shares the table in the tropics: pineapple and banana.

What are the granules made of?

The tub holds mineral granules soaked in a molasses mix that Paradise blends itself, plus the flavorings for pineapple, banana and menthol. Tobacco plays no part and the nicotine content is 0 mg. Paradise is a brand of Paradise Supplies B.V. from the Netherlands and, by its own account, worked with shisha lounge operators on its flavors. The name comes from Italian and means something like my love.

How to prepare the bowl

Sprinkle the granules into the bowl and keep about half a centimeter free below the rim. Do not press them down, because then the airflow stalls. A phunnel is handy with steam stones, as the molasses then stays at the top instead of running down. A regular hookah bowl with perforated foil works fine too.

Rather skip the foil? A heat management device from the Kaloud and metal chimney collection spreads the heat evenly and is easy to adjust. Start with two coals and wait a few minutes before you begin. Add a third coal only when the vapor gets thinner.

How do you keep the menthol fresh?

Menthol does not tolerate high heat. If the bowl gets too hot, the cool finisher disappears first and mostly sweet fruit remains, with a harsher vapor. Then take a coal off or move the coals to the edge. Rather let the bowl start slightly too cool than too warm: adjusting upwards is easier than going back.

Which flavors go with Amore Mio?

Want it even more tropical? Place Paradise Tropical Blast beside it, a tutti frutti with a cool freeze. Looking for less cooling instead? Pick Paradise Miracle Blast. It brings an exotic mango mix without adding more menthol. Put each flavor in its own half of the bowl, so you clearly notice what each one adds.

Three mistakes that are easy to avoid

The first is a bowl that is too full or pressed down. Then the air gets no room and the first draw tastes hot straight away. The second is starting with three coals right away; with menthol in the mix, building up calmly works better. The third is a hose or base that still carries a previous flavor. With a fresh flavor like this you taste that sooner than with something heavy, so rinse them briefly if you smoked something else before.

Storage and cleaning

Close the tub firmly after every use and store it in a cool spot without sunlight. That way the granules keep their moisture and the pineapple stays fresh. After smoking, rinse the bowl with warm water so no molasses cakes on and takes over the next flavor.

Who is Amore Mio for?

For anyone who likes fruity and fresh at the same time, and for everyone who wants to smoke a mixed flavor without any fuss. On summer days this flavor goes down well, but the cool finisher also works nicely after dinner. Smoking with people who like different things? Then this is a good middle ground: those who love sweet and those who love fresh both get what they want. You will find all the brand's other variants at Paradise Steam Stones.