Tangiers Raspberry Iced Tea is a hookah tobacco blend of malty tea and raspberry, combining a brewed, tannic base with a bright berry layer for a lively, fruit-forward tea profile.
Flavor build: The first pulls bring a clear tea foundation that reads malty and slightly dry, like black tea that has cooled rather than a sugary bottled drink. Raspberry comes in as a crisp top note, adding a sweet-tart berry lift that brightens the tea without covering it. As the bowl settles, the tea note becomes fuller and more textured, with a gentle tannic edge that keeps the overall profile zesty and defined. The raspberry stays present on the exhale, giving the mix a fruity snap that prevents the tea from feeling flat. Sweetness sits at medium, tartness is low to medium, and intensity is medium-strong, with the tea remaining the anchor and raspberry acting as a clear, supporting twist.
Session behavior: This hookah tobacco produces dense smoke with a smooth, weighty pull when heat is stable. The flavor tends to open gradually, with the tea base becoming richer after the first heat cycle while the raspberry stays bright enough to keep contrast. It handles re-heats well, maintaining its tea character without turning overly sweet. If overheated early, the tea can taste too dry and the raspberry can lose clarity; controlled heat keeps the balance clean and the finish lively.
Packing & heat tips: A phunnel bowl is recommended to preserve the tea body and keep the raspberry note consistent across a longer session. Pack dense and even, level the surface, and keep the tobacco slightly below the rim to avoid scorching. Start with moderate heat and allow a patient warm-up so the tea note develops smoothly before increasing heat. Once it is producing steady clouds, adjust heat in small steps. If the tea becomes too sharp or dry, back heat down slightly and let it stabilize rather than making rapid changes.
Mixing suggestions:
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Blend with lemon to sharpen the iced-tea impression and add a cleaner, brighter finish while keeping tea dominant.
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Pair with peach to round the tannic edge and add a soft stone-fruit layer that complements raspberry.
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Mix with vanilla in small portions to smooth the tea base and give the bowl a fuller mouthfeel without turning it dessert-heavy.
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Combine with grapefruit in a smaller portion for a drier, more structured citrus edge that keeps the profile zesty.
Overall, Tangiers Raspberry Iced Tea hookah tobacco is a malty tea and raspberry shisha mix with medium-strong intensity, a balanced sweet-tart fruit twist, and reliable stability through re-heats when heat is kept steady.
Now available at Smoxygen.com, in 250 grams.
