Tangiers Yunnan Shaddok Noir is a hookah tobacco blend of sweet orange, sour pomelo, and a sheer lemon aftertaste, built as a layered citrus profile that stays bright, structured, and dry-leaning.
Flavor build: Sweet orange opens the bowl with a rounded citrus body, giving the mix a smooth foundation that reads juicy rather than sugary. Sour pomelo follows with a sharper, more pith-forward bite, adding the distinctive grapefruit-family dryness that keeps the orange from feeling soft. The lemon note shows up most clearly on the finish as a clean, sheer aftertaste that tightens the profile and leaves a crisp citrus snap on the exhale. Sweetness lands at medium, tartness is medium-high, and intensity is medium-strong once fully warmed. The overall balance is citrus-forward and refined, with orange providing the bulk of the sweetness, pomelo providing structure, and lemon adding a clear, bright edge without turning sour.
Session behavior: As a Tangiers Noir hookah tobacco, Yunnan Shaddok produces dense clouds and a heavier mouthfeel when heat is stable. The flavor tends to open gradually, becoming fuller after the first heat cycle, while the pomelo and lemon keep the blend tasting clean late into the session. It handles re-heats reliably, but it is sensitive to early overheating, which can push the pithy bitterness forward. With controlled heat, the citrus layers remain distinct and the finish stays crisp instead of drying out.
Packing & heat tips: A phunnel bowl is recommended to keep the citrus saturated and consistent through re-heats. Pack dense and even, level the surface, and keep the tobacco slightly below the rim to prevent scorching the top layer. Start with moderate heat and allow a patient warm-up so the orange base develops before you add more heat. Once the bowl stabilizes, make small heat adjustments to keep the pomelo bite clean and the lemon aftertaste clear. If the finish becomes too bitter or too sharp, reduce heat slightly and let it settle rather than making large changes.
Overall, Tangiers Yunnan Shaddok Noir hookah tobacco is a layered citrus shisha mix where sweet orange leads, sour pomelo adds dry structure, and a sheer lemon aftertaste keeps the finish bright and clean.
Now available at Smoxygen.com, in 250 grams.
