Tangiers Kashmir Blue Noir is a hookah tobacco blend of kashmir-style spices, crisp apple, and light floral notes layered for a distinctive, aromatic profile.
Flavor build: The opening pulls lead with Tangiers’ signature kashmir spice character, dry and perfumed rather than sweet, with an incense-like warmth that reads complex without turning heavy. Crisp apple follows quickly, bringing a clean, bright fruit snap that keeps the spice blend lifted and structured. The floral layer sits in the background, more like aromatic petals than perfume, adding a soft, airy edge that rounds the spice and makes the apple feel sharper by contrast. Sweetness stays low to medium, tartness is medium, and overall intensity is strong, especially once the bowl is fully heat-soaked. It is not a candy apple profile. It is a spiced, aromatic shisha flavor where apple acts as the balancing note rather than the main source of sweetness.
Session behavior: In the Noir line, this hookah tobacco produces dense smoke with a substantial mouthfeel when heat is stable. The flavor tends to deepen over time, with the spice and floral elements becoming more integrated as the session progresses. Kashmir Blue Noir holds up well through re-heats, but it does best with controlled heat changes. Too much early heat can push the spice forward and mute the crisp apple detail, while steady heat keeps the blend layered and clear.
Packing & heat tips: A phunnel bowl is the safest option for keeping the apple bright and the spice defined across a long session. Pack dense and even, using a firm, level surface without over-compressing. Keep the pack just below the rim to avoid scorching the top layer. Start with moderate heat and allow a full warm-up so the base spice note settles into a smooth, consistent lane. If the spice becomes too dominant, back heat down slightly and let it stabilize rather than adding more airflow pressure to compensate.
Mixing suggestions:
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Add pear to soften the spice edge and keep the fruit side crisp without increasing sweetness too much.
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Blend with grapefruit for a sharper, dry citrus bite that complements the aromatic spice profile.
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Mix with rose in small amounts to emphasize the floral layer while keeping the kashmir notes in control.
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Combine with chai or cardamom-forward spice blends to lean into the incense-like character without losing the apple backbone.
Overall, Tangiers Kashmir Blue Noir hookah tobacco is a strong, aromatic shisha mix where kashmir spices lead, crisp apple adds structure, and floral notes provide a distinctive, lingering finish.
Now available at Smoxygen.com, in 250 grams.
