[2022 Latest] Introducing how to light charcoal for shisha and useful items

by INOUESHUN February 8, 2022

Due to the state of emergency and self-restraint measures that have continued since 2020, more and more people are buying shisha for their homes. If you are reading this article, you may be considering buying a new shisha, or you may have already bought one but are wondering how to get started.
It is not uncommon for people to purchase a hookah but not think about burning charcoal.

"I'll buy something similar to what the shisha shop I usually go to uses."

"I bought this because it was recommended on Amazon."

At first, I just picked random ones, but later

"Is this even possible?"

There are many people who regret this.

So, I hope that even one person who is thinking about buying a shisha or who doesn't know how to grill charcoal will read this article and find it useful.

table of contents

What is the name of the charcoal burner?
How to heat shisha charcoal

1. Electric stove
2. Gas stove
3. Microwave

What electric stoves should you avoid buying?
Things to look for before buying an electric stove
Recommended charcoal grilling items available at 100 yen shops
Recommended electric stoves

What is the name of the charcoal burner?
I want to search on Google, but I don't know what to look for.

I think there are many people like that.
Shisha tools have a lot of technical terminology and can be difficult to understand.

There are several ways to heat shisha charcoal, but the general term for them is

"Charcoal burner"

It is called.

Charcoal means "wood charcoal" in English.

Burner is a familiar word in Japanese, meaning " combustion device."

These two items connected together are called a charcoal burner.

So when you search on Google

"Shisha" "Charcoal burner"

If you search for it on the above site, you will find a lot of information, so please use it as a reference.

However, in this article we will also provide you with some useful information that you won't find by searching for such general keywords, so please look forward to the second half.

3 ways to light shisha charcoal

Many people may be wondering, "Isn't it only possible to use an electric stove to light charcoal for shisha?"

This may be due to the fact that most hookah shops use electric stoves, but there are actually other ways to grill charcoal.

1. Electric stove

merit

Charcoal heats up quickly

- You can grill anywhere there is an electrical outlet

No smell of gas

Disadvantages

・Electricity bill

・Price of the main unit

Takes up space

The most common way is to use an electric stove. If you search for how to make shisha on TikTok or YouTube, most people use an electric stove.

People who do not normally use electric stoves will have to purchase one as an additional item, which has disadvantages such as cost and space issues, but it is popular because the charcoal heats up quickly and can be grilled on the spot while smoking the shisha, eliminating the hassle of having to carry charcoal around.

As I will explain later, there are two main types of electric stoves, and the thickness of the heating wire differs.

We do not recommend electric stoves with thin heating wires.
If you want to know the best electric stoves, click here

2. Kitchen gas stove

merit

・Less additional investment required

・Doesn't take up space

Disadvantages

・It is a hassle to carry charcoal from the gas stove to the shisha stand.

・I can't leave the kitchen while the fire is burning

If you have access to a gas stove, you can get started with shisha for a relatively small amount of money.

When using a gas stove, I purchase a pot like this one, which is sold on Amazon and can be used to light charcoal for camping, etc.

*Click on the image to jump to the Amazon page. Please feel free to use it.

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However, one thing to be careful about when using this type of pot is its compatibility with gas stoves.

Modern gas stoves have become more powerful and often come equipped with safety devices to prevent fires.

On the other hand, charcoal pots often have curved bottoms which do not properly hit the safety sensor, and many people have reported buying a charcoal pot only to be unable to use it, so we recommend that you first check whether your portable stove at home has any sort of safety device before purchasing one.

Disadvantages listed

"It's a hassle to carry charcoal from the gas stove to the shisha stand."
For those who have not yet started smoking shisha, you may not be able to understand what the disadvantages are, but there are two reasons why they can actually be said to be the most important factor.

The first is the issue of safety.

Transporting charcoal also increases the risk of dropping it. If you are renting, burning the floor can be a hassle.

The second issue is taste.

Changing the charcoal is very important to keep the shisha tasting delicious.

A good hookah shop will change the charcoal very frequently.

However, when you're at home and want to smoke shisha leisurely while watching TV, it can be very inconvenient to have to get up every few minutes and go to the kitchen to check on the charcoal.

3. Microwave

merit

・The charcoal heats up quickly

・Space saving

Disadvantages

・Additional investment required

・It is a hassle to carry charcoal from the microwave to the shisha stand.

Many people may be surprised to learn that you can heat charcoal in a microwave. However, it is important to note that charcoal will not heat up if you simply place it on a plate and heat it up.

You need to use the proper tools.

This tool, called Goemon, is used for making handmade glass craft accessories.

By simply putting charcoal in the pot, covering it, and heating it up, you can easily and safely roast the charcoal for your shisha.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ja" dir="ltr">A message to all the home shisha lovers out there! <br>This device, called "5emon," is used for making glass crafts, but what's more, you can make your own shisha charcoal by heating it in the microwave! <br>You can prepare charcoal in a time-saving and safe way~🙈💕 https://t.co/LTjlzpXxt1 — HK@2chome Shisha (@2chome_shisha) December 3, 2020 <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

However, depending on the durability of the microwave, this may leave damage to the microwave, so you need to be careful.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ja" dir="ltr">Please note that if you heat it too much, it will become like this <a href="https://t.co/sitbFyzNdI">pic.twitter.com/sitbFyzNdI</a></p>— cafe&bar Enbu Kumamoto Shisha (@cafebar_ENBU) <a href="https://twitter.com/cafebar_ENBU/status/1334486940347817986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another disadvantage is that Goemon has a lifespan of about one year, so it needs to be replaced every year.

Like a gas stove, there is the disadvantage that it can be a hassle to carry it from the kitchen to the hookah, but on the other hand, there is the advantage that it can be stored compactly, which saves time.

What electric stoves should you avoid buying?

There are many types of electric stoves available on Amazon and Rakuten, but they can be broadly divided into two types.

There are electric stoves with thin heating wires and electric stoves with thick heating wires.

To put it simply, electric stoves with thin heating wires are not recommended for using with shisha.

Stove with thin heating wire (example)

There are three reasons.

- The contact area between the charcoal and the heating wire is small, so heat is not easily transferred to the charcoal.

・If the heating wire is thin, it is easy to break

・It is difficult to clean the ash under the heating wire

Stoves with thinner heating wires are often cheaper.

"Let's try the cheap ones first..."

It's tempting to make the purchase thinking, "Penny wise, pound foolish," but be careful not to end up paying more for something cheap.

Things to look for before buying an electric stove

Earlier I mentioned that I don't recommend stoves with thin heating wires, but that doesn't mean that any stove with a thick heating wire will do.

It needs to be an electric stove that fits the shisha charcoal securely.

There are three things to look out for

- Spacing between heating wires

- Is the type of power plug suitable for Japanese standards?

Does it have a temperature control function?

Some products on the market are labeled "for shisha charcoal only," but are not really suitable for shisha. For example, some have heating wires that are too wide apart to properly place the charcoal. As the charcoal heats up, it turns to ash from the outside and shrinks, so I often hear of cases where the charcoal was properly placed at first, but as it heated up, it became smaller and fell through the gaps.

Make sure you buy one that has a tightly packed wire.

In addition, there are many electric stoves sold on Amazon that do not meet Japanese standards, so be sure to check. Electric stoves are often made in China, so the plugs are often Chinese standards.

Be sure to buy products that meet Japanese standards or US standards, which are the same standards as Japan.

The temperature control function is very useful because it allows you to change the heating speed of the charcoal according to the taste of the shisha. This temperature control function is useful when you want to change the charcoal quickly and increase the heating speed, or conversely, when you want to heat the charcoal a little earlier and keep it on standby.

Recommended electric stoves

We would like to introduce an electric stove that has the three elements mentioned above.

IMUSA Charcoal Burner for Shisha

Purchase here

The heating wires are spaced closely together, allowing charcoal to be placed stably.
IMUSA is a reliable American brand, so the plug standards can be used in Japan without any problems.
It can be adjusted in three stages.

LOW
MED (medium temperature)
HI (high temperature)

It's a reliable quality product that's also used in stores.

It's been three years since I started using it myself, and it's still working flawlessly without any problems.

Recommended charcoal grilling items available at 100 yen shops

If you are thinking of starting to smoke shisha using an electric stove, please keep in mind the information from here onwards as it will be very useful.

By using some items that cost just 100 yen, you can dramatically increase the heating rate of charcoal.

↓Use a colander and lid set that you can buy at Seria to improve heat efficiency.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ja" dir="ltr">I'm impressed by how quickly the charcoal burns😭<br><br>The colander and lid set that Mochi-chan told me about<br>that you can buy at Seria<br>is also really amazing😭 <a href="https://t.co/uFrpnytB10">pic.twitter.com/uFrpnytB10</a></p>— Omegu (@omegu_shisha) <a href="https://twitter.com/omegu_shisha/status/1471468225284415491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What do you think? I hope this article will be of some help to those who are thinking about starting shisha.

The ultimate chill in your home

[2022 Latest] Introducing how to burn charcoal for shisha and useful items

What is the name of the charcoal burning equipment?

I want to search on Google, but I don't know what to look for.

I think there are many people like that.

Shisha tools have a lot of technical terminology and can be difficult to understand.

There are several devices for heating shisha charcoal, but the general term for them is

"Charcoal burner"

It is called.

Charcoal means "wood charcoal" in English.

The word burner is a familiar Japanese word meaning "combustion device."

These two items connected together are called a charcoal burner.

So when you search on Google

"Shisha" "Charcoal burner"

If you search for it on the above site, you will find a lot of information, so please use it as a reference.

However, in this article we will also provide you with some useful information that you won't find by searching for such general keywords, so please look forward to the second half.

3 ways to light shisha charcoal

Many people may be wondering, "Isn't it only possible to use an electric stove to light charcoal for shisha?"

This may be due to the fact that most hookah shops use electric stoves, but there are actually other ways to grill charcoal.

Electric stove

merit

The charcoal heats up quickly
You can grill anywhere there is an electrical outlet
No smell of gas

Disadvantages

Electricity bill
Price of the main unit
Take up space

The most common way is to use an electric stove. If you search for how to make shisha on TikTok or YouTube, most people use an electric stove.

As I will explain later, there are two main types of electric stoves, and the thickness of the heating wire differs, but we do not recommend electric stoves with thin heating wires.

If you want to know the best electric stoves, click here

Kitchen gas stove

merit

Less additional investment required
Saves space

Disadvantages

It is a hassle to carry charcoal from the gas stove to the shisha stand.
I can't leave the kitchen while the fire is burning.

If you have access to a gas stove, you can get started with shisha for a relatively small amount of money.

When using a gas stove, I purchase a pot like this one, which is sold on Amazon and can be used to light charcoal for camping, etc.

*Click on the image to jump to the Amazon page. Please feel free to use it.

However, one thing to be careful about when using this type of pot is its compatibility with gas stoves.

Modern gas stoves have become more powerful and often come equipped with safety devices to prevent fires.

On the other hand, charcoal pots often have curved bottoms which do not properly hit the safety sensor, and many people have reported buying a charcoal pot only to be unable to use it. Therefore, we recommend that you first check whether your portable stove at home has any sort of safety device before purchasing one.

Disadvantages listed

"It's a hassle to carry charcoal from the gas stove to the shisha stand."

For those who have not yet started smoking shisha, you may not be able to understand what the disadvantages are, but there are two reasons why they can actually be said to be the most important factor.

The first is the issue of safety.

Transporting charcoal also increases the risk of dropping it. If you are renting, burning the floor can be a hassle.

The second issue is taste.

Changing the charcoal is very important to keep the shisha tasting delicious.

A good hookah shop will change the charcoal very frequently.

However, when you're at home and want to smoke shisha leisurely while watching TV, it can be very inconvenient to have to get up every few minutes and go to the kitchen to check on the charcoal.

microwave oven

merit

The charcoal heats up quickly
Space saving

Disadvantages

Additional investment required
It is a hassle to carry charcoal from the microwave to the shisha stand.

Many people may be surprised to learn that you can heat charcoal in a microwave. However, it is important to note that charcoal will not heat up if you simply place it on a plate and heat it up.

You need to use the proper tools.

This tool, called Goemon, is used for making handmade glass craft accessories.

By simply putting charcoal in the pot, covering it, and heating it up, you can easily and safely roast the charcoal for your shisha.

However, depending on the durability of the microwave, this may leave damage to the microwave, so you need to be careful.

Another disadvantage is that Goemon has a lifespan of about one year, so it needs to be replaced every year.

What electric stoves should you avoid buying?

There are many types of electric stoves available on Amazon and Rakuten, but they can be broadly divided into two types.

There are electric stoves with thin heating wires and electric stoves with thick heating wires.

To put it simply, electric stoves with thin heating wires are not recommended for using with shisha.

Stove with thin heating wire (example)

There are three reasons.

The contact area between the charcoal and the heating wire is small, so heat is not easily transferred to the charcoal.
Thin heating wires are prone to breaking
It is difficult to clean the ash under the heating wire.

Stoves with thinner heating wires are often cheaper.

"Let's try the cheap ones first..."

It's tempting to make the purchase thinking, "Penny wise, pound foolish," but be careful not to end up paying more for something cheap.

Things to look for before buying an electric stove

Earlier I mentioned that I don't recommend stoves with thin heating wires, but that doesn't mean that any stove with a thick heating wire will do.

It needs to be an electric stove that fits the shisha charcoal securely.

There are three things to look out for

Heating wire spacing
Is the type of power plug suitable for Japanese standards?
Is there a temperature control function?

Make sure you buy one that has a tightly packed wire.

In addition, there are many electric stoves sold on Amazon and other sites that do not meet Japanese standards, so be sure to check. Electric stoves are often made in China, so the plugs are often Chinese standards.

Be sure to buy products that meet Japanese standards or US standards, which are the same standards as Japan.

Recommended electric stoves

We would like to introduce an electric stove that has the three elements mentioned above.

IMUSA Charcoal Burner for Shisha

Purchase here

The heating wires are spaced closely together, allowing charcoal to be placed stably.
IMUSA is a reliable American brand, so the plug standards can be used in Japan without any problems.
It can be adjusted in three stages.

LOW
MED (medium temperature)
HI (high temperature)

It's a reliable quality product that's also used in stores.

It's been three years since I started using it myself, and it's still working flawlessly without any problems.

Recommended charcoal grilling items available at 100 yen shops

If you are thinking of starting to smoke shisha using an electric stove, please keep in mind the information from here onwards as it will be very useful.

By using some items that cost just 100 yen, you can dramatically increase the heating rate of charcoal.

↓Use a colander and lid set that you can buy at Seria to improve heat efficiency.

What do you think? I hope this article will be of some help to those who are thinking about starting shisha.

The ultimate chill in your home

[2022 Latest] Introducing how to light charcoal for shisha and useful items

[2022 Latest] Introducing how to burn charcoal for shisha and useful items

What is the name of the charcoal burning equipment?

3 ways to light shisha charcoal

Electric stove

merit

Disadvantages

Kitchen gas stove

merit

Disadvantages

microwave oven

merit

Disadvantages

What electric stoves should you avoid buying?

Things to look for before buying an electric stove

Recommended electric stoves

Recommended charcoal grilling items available at 100 yen shops

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