Tangiers Tobacco: The Legendary Hookah TobaccoThe American company Tangiers Tobacco was one of the first to use Burley tobacco leaves, which are known for their high nicotine content and excellent ability to absorb flavors. Like other moassels, Tangiers products contain flavorings, sugar syrup, and glycerin.
Key Features of Tangiers Tobacco Blends:- Fine cut
- High strength
- Good smoke production
- Wide variety of flavors
The tobacco is black, moderately moist, and does not require squeezing. It is advisable to mix the blend before use because the syrup tends to settle at the bottom.
Varieties and Strengths:The company produces several series of moassels, differing in strength:
- Noir – A strong, classic tobacco that requires acclimatization, packaged in yellow.
- Birquq – Has the lowest nicotine content and less heat resistance, packaged in green.
- Burley – High strength with a pronounced Burley leaf aroma, packaged in purple.
- F-Line Caffeinated – Tobacco with added caffeine.
Tangiers tobacco is sold in packs of 0.1 kg, 0.25 kg, 0.5 kg, and 1 kg.
Flavor Variety:Tangiers offers a wide range of flavors. Light, subtle flavors such as apple, apricot, sea buckthorn, orange, and green tea will appeal to those who enjoy fresh aromas, while spice lovers will appreciate cinnamon, anise, and the traditional mint flavor.
Why is Tangiers Considered Legendary?Tangiers Tobacco, considered the best tobacco currently used in hookahs, is produced in the United States. Its unique composition, the secret of which competitors still puzzle over, was developed in the early 2000s by American Eric Hoffman - a chemist, experimenter, teacher, scientist, and hookah lounge owner. Initially, he made small batches of smoking tobacco for his visitors, then expanded to the US market and became known in Europe.
Tangiers is a very strong, heat-resistant, black tobacco soaked in molasses and flavorings. It is produced in several lines, each distinguished by the color of the label: yellow - Noir, orange - F-line, purple - Burley, green - Birquq. All products are packaged in packs of 100, 250, 500, and 1000 grams. If you see packaging of a different volume, it is a counterfeit.
How to Properly Prepare Tangiers Tobacco:Tangiers should only be used after it has acclimatized to achieve the necessary moisture level. There are several simple methods to prepare it:
- Lay it out in a container, mixing every hour, wait for 4 hours, then tightly close the container and let it sit for another 20 hours.
- Spread it in a 0.5 cm layer on a sheet of foil for 8-10 hours, mixing several times.
- Knead the unopened package well (about 8 minutes), pour the tobacco into a container, wait for 1 hour, mixing the mass every 30 minutes.
An indicator that the tobacco mixture has sufficiently absorbed moisture is its pleasant, rich, and lasting aroma.
Production volumes of this tobacco are small, so counterfeits are common. You can buy original Tangiers at the largest hookah store in Portugal, Hookah PT. Place an order on the website hookah.pt and enjoy the unique aroma of the legendary Tangiers.