Some people wonder if they can smoke real coffee grounds or a piece of chocolate in a hookah bowl instead of tobacco.
The short answer is no. Dry coffee grounds do not turn to vapour — they just burn, giving a bitter taste and harsh, unpleasant smoke. Melted chocolate is worse: it turns sticky, clogs the bowl and stem, and burns instead of vaporising cleanly.
If your bowl or stem gets clogged or gunky from an experiment like this, clean it with a proper hookah brush and warm water before your next session. Good hardware — a clean bowl, a well-fitted hose and steady heat management — makes every session smoother, whatever you choose to smoke.
