Chabacco Emotions Italian Negroni is a hookah blend of blood orange, vermouth, and bitter notes that recreates a low-alcohol negroni style profile with a crisp citrus lead and a dry, aperitif-like finish.
Flavor build: The first pulls put blood orange up front, bringing a vivid citrus body that reads juicy and slightly darker than standard orange. Vermouth follows with a wine-like sweetness and herbal warmth that fills in the mid-palate, giving the blend a cocktail structure instead of a simple citrus shisha flavor. The “bitter” layer sits underneath as a controlled, tonic-like edge that tightens the finish and keeps sweetness in check. Sweetness lands at low to medium, tartness is medium, and bitterness is medium, with an overall intensity at medium-strong once the bowl is fully warmed. When heat is steady, the citrus stays bright while the vermouth and bitter notes remain clearly defined rather than turning muddled.
Session behavior: Chabacco’s tea-based format is designed for long, smooth sessions with consistent flavor saturation once it comes up to temperature. Italian Negroni benefits from a stable heat zone: too much early heat can push the bitter edge forward and make the finish feel overly dry, while moderate heat keeps the vermouth note round and lets the blood orange stay juicy. Through coal rotations, the profile tends to remain steady, with the aperitif-like finish becoming more noticeable after the first heat cycle.
Packing & heat tips: A phunnel bowl is a reliable setup for this style of shisha mix, helping the citrus stay clear and preventing the top layer from overheating. Use a fluffy to medium pack, level the surface, and keep it slightly below the rim. Start with moderate heat and give it a short warm-up before adjusting. If the bitterness becomes too sharp, reduce heat slightly and let the bowl stabilize rather than chasing it with frequent coal movement.
Mixing suggestions: This flavor is built to stand on its own, but if you do blend, keep additions small so the cocktail profile stays recognizable.
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Add a light touch of orange to emphasize the citrus body and soften the bitter finish.
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Pair with a small amount of grapefruit to sharpen the aperitif edge and make the finish drier and cleaner.
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Use a restrained portion of lemon to brighten the opening and tighten the vermouth mid-note.
Overall, Chabacco Emotions Italian Negroni is a blood-orange, vermouth, and bitter shisha flavor that delivers a structured cocktail-style smoke with a crisp citrus lead and a dry, balanced finish.
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