Afzal Earl Grey Hookah Tobacco - 250g Shisha Molasses

The most iconic flavored tea in the world translated into a hookah shisha. Earl Grey's black tea body and fragrant bergamot citrus in one 250g tub. Refreshing, sweet-n-tangy, and genuinely different from anything else in the beverage range.

Earl Grey is not an obscure tea. It is arguably the most recognized flavored tea globally, defined by a single characteristic: bergamot, a fragrant citrus fruit from the Calabria region of southern Italy. Bergamot's aroma and flavor are uniquely floral and citrusy at the same time, with a sweetness that makes it distinct from lemon, lime, or orange. When blended with black tea, it creates the Earl Grey profile that generations of tea drinkers worldwide recognize immediately.

Afzal's Earl Grey shisha captures that combination directly. Their own description says it well: "classic taste of special English tea with a distinctive touch of citrus flavor, extremely refreshing and enjoyable, with a sweet-n-tangy kick with every puff." The tea character is the body of the smoke, providing a slightly earthy, slightly tannin-like warmth. The bergamot is the defining element, adding a floral citrus quality that is sweet and refreshing over the tea base. Together they create a session that is lighter and more refreshing than the creamy warmth of Malai Chai, more complex and sophisticated than a single-fruit shisha, and genuinely rewarding for anyone who appreciates the Earl Grey flavor in its original form.

This sits firmly in Afzal's Beverage Range, the category of flavors inspired by drinks and intended to give the hookah session the character of the beverage itself. Tea lovers who hookah describe Earl Grey as the flavor that makes the most natural sense for them to smoke, especially alongside an actual cup of the tea. The pairing is a genuine combination that many regular buyers use daily.

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Flavor profile:

1. Primary: black tea body, slightly earthy and warm
2. Defining element: bergamot citrus, floral and fragrant with a sweet-tangy quality
3. Sweetness: present and bright from the bergamot, balanced by the tea's natural character
4. Finish: refreshing and fragrant, the bergamot lingers pleasantly
5. Overall: sophisticated, refreshing, distinctly Earl Grey from start to finish

What to expect from a session:

1. A fragrant, floral bergamot and tea aroma on opening the tub
2. Black tea body on the first draw with the bergamot citrus coming in immediately
3. Refreshing and slightly sweet-tangy throughout the session
4. Lighter body than Malai Chai, more sophisticated than fruit shishas
5. Medium clouds consistent with Afzal's molasses quality
6. Around 15 sessions per 250g tub

Shisha Specs

1. Brand: Afzal
2. Origin: India
3. Flavor: Earl Grey
4. Flavor Category: Beverage Range
5. Inspired By: Earl Grey tea (English black tea with bergamot)
6. Weight: 250g (single tub)
7. Tobacco Base: Indian tobacco leaves, natural molasses, natural flavors
8. Key Flavor Notes: Black tea body, bergamot citrus, floral sweetness
9. Flavor Intensity: Medium
10. Nicotine Level: Medium (standard hookah tobacco)
11. Smoke Output: Medium to Heavy
12. Throat Hit: Smooth
13. Heat Sensitivity: Medium
14. Session Duration: Approximately 45 to 55 minutes per bowl
15. Sessions per 250g: Approximately 15
16. Mixability: Good standalone, pairs with Mint for a refreshing iced Earl Grey variation
17. Recommended Bowl: Phunnel or Egyptian
18. Best For: Tea lovers, evening sessions, sophisticated palate seekers
19. Skill Level: Beginner through experienced