Paradise Twisted Two Apple 200g - Shisha Steam Stones with Red and Green Apple

Paradise Twisted Two Apple: sweet red apple, fresh green apple and a 200 gram tub, together in one shisha flavor based on steam stones. The hookah bowl holds mineral stones that the maker soaks in its own molasses mix with aroma. So you get the well-known apple flavor, only on a different base than tobacco leaf.

Why is two apple so popular?

Two apple, usually called double apple in English, is one of the flavors through which many people get to know the hookah. You see it on the menu in plenty of shisha lounges. The reason is simple: two kinds of apple together are familiar, not too sweet and still pleasant after an hour of smoking. With Twisted, Paradise has translated that classic into steam stones.

What does Paradise Twisted taste like?

Red apple sets the tone with a ripe, round sweetness. Green apple runs through it as a second layer and adds a fresh, slightly tart side that keeps the whole thing crisp. The result is an apple flavor that starts sweet and finishes clean. If you know two apple from regular shisha tobacco, you will recognize the profile right away. The difference lies in what sits in the bowl, not in the idea behind the flavor.

What are steam stones, exactly?

Steam stones are small mineral granules that hold flavor and vapor. Paradise, a brand of the Dutch company Paradise Supplies B.V., soaks them in its own molasses mix with flavorings. There is no tobacco in them and this tub contains 0 mg nicotine. Paradise itself says the flavors were devised in consultation with people who run a shisha lounge. You use the granules in a regular hookah: only the contents of the bowl change.

How do you prepare the hookah?

Spoon the granules into the bowl and let them fall in loosely to about half a centimeter below the rim. Do not press anything down. Air needs to flow between the granules, otherwise the hookah draws heavily and the heat spreads poorly. A regular bowl will do, although moisture stays higher up in a phunnel. Check the hookah bowls to see which shape suits your hookah.

Then stretch foil with fine holes over the bowl, or put a heat management device on top. Two or three coals at the rim are enough to start with. Give the bowl a few minutes before you really start smoking. Well-glowing natural coals made from coconut give the most even heat.

How much heat can apple take?

Apple can take a knock, but not everything. Too much heat makes the vapor harsh and pushes the fresh side of the flavor away. If it feels dry or hot, move a coal to the outside or take one off. If the flavor turns thin instead, place the coals a little closer to the center. Small steps work better here than big ones.

Mixing: what goes well with double apple?

Paradise itself encourages mixing flavors, and apple is a rewarding base for that. A fresh partner such as Paradise Chillema, with lemon and a cool minty touch, makes the apple lighter. Paradise Grappy brings grape, which turns out sweeter and fuller. Fill the bowl in two halves instead of stirring everything together. That way you taste both flavors and can easily adjust the ratio next time.

How to keep the tub full of flavor

You will not use up a 200 gram tub in one go, so storage matters. Take only what you need each time and use a clean, dry spoon for it. Screw the lid back on straight away and keep the tub cool and dark, away from the radiator and sunlight. That keeps the granules from drying out and the aroma strong.

After smoking

Let the bowl cool down and then rinse it with warm water. Otherwise caked-on molasses takes over the next flavor. If you want to smoke something completely different afterwards, rinse the base and the hose briefly as well.

Who is Paradise Twisted for?

For anyone who likes a familiar flavor. If you know double apple from shisha tobacco and want to try steam stones, this is a logical first tub. Smoking with a group? Apple is a safe choice that few people say no to. See the brand's other flavors at Paradise Steam Stones.