Large ceramic bowl

Who doesn’t know the large ceramic bowl? It is the most common bowl worldwide. Produced by Chinese factories in millions of units, it is used in both prestigious hookahs and gadget shishas sold in tobacco shops.

The overwhelming majority of hookah bars in France use this model, which has become a standard due to its simplicity and low price.

The proportions of this bowl are often appreciated for their balanced nature: the large ceramic bowl allows you to use 3 coals of 33mm, following the rule of thirds. The large bowl is simply the most common standard.

If you are confused by our many bowl references, this one will ensure you can’t go wrong!

Note that the large bowl is used exclusively with a large MOD-type seal. It is not suitable for the fine seals of the QT type.

Although the large ceramic bowl is very simple and common, it still requires a certain skill during preparation. Be especially careful not to block the holes of the bowl by packing your tobacco too tightly.

Perform a "dry" test of your preparation to check if you’ve arranged the tobacco correctly: Place your mouth on the bowl’s stem and draw in air... If the airflow is smooth and reveals the flavor of the tobacco, you can light your hookah. If you hear a whistling sound and the airflow is difficult, adjust your preparation or you will spoil your session.