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Smoking with a Nargila (Hookah) is becoming fashionable again. In some cafes in Jerusalem, and also in Tel Aviv, you can ask for a Nargila after the meal and the waiter will get you one, offer you a selection of tobacco flavours, and help you with all of the necessary arrangements. Some of JeruslaemShoppe's clients have purchased a Nargila on their visit to the Old City of Jerusalem (or you can order one from JerusalemShoppe's Jerusalem Tastes page), but once home they found out that they do not know how to get it working. For you, dear clients, we created this page. We would love to hear your feedback on this page, and if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. Write to ear@jerusalemshoppe.com.
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| The Nargila's parts are: the body, made of glass; the head, made of brass and includes the gummi pipe for smoking; a ceramic top; and a brass plate. So, first of all, take the Nargila apart and make sure that all parts are there.
For smoking with the Nargila you will also need: coal discs, tobacco, a piece of aluminum foil, and water. |
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| 1. Once you have taken the head off, fill the Nargila bottle with water (do not fill it up to the top, leave the upper third empty). | 
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| 2. Gently press the head back into place. | 
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| 3. Put the brass plate on top of the head. | 
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| 4. Put the ceramic top on the brass plate. | 
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| 5. Put some tobacco loosely into the ceramic top (see that you don't block the holes).
You can use any kind of tobacco, but the spiced one is recommended. It is a mixture of tobacco and fruits and when smoking you get a light aroma of the fruit. There are several different flavours. You can also purchase them on our Jerusalem Tastes page. |
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| 6. Take a piece of aluminum foil, a bit bigger than the ceramic top's diameter, and using a fork or pen make 3-5 small holes in the aluminum foil. Start with three holes -- the more holes you make, the more smoke you get when smoking. | 
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| 7. Wrap the aluminum foil around the ceramic top. | 
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| 8. Put one piece of round coal on top of the aluminum foil. | 
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| 9. Light it with a candle or with a lighter and wrap the aluminum foil around it as a plate. Allow open area for air to get in. | 
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| 10. Smoke gently and slowly through the Nargila's pipe. Do not forget that smoking is bad for your health. | 
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