{"product_id":"hookah-tree-tear-drop-russian-shisha-vase","title":"Hookah Tree Tear Drop Russian Shisha Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe base earns the brand. The Hookah Tree Tear Drop is a hand-blown Russian shisha vase finished with a stepped pedestal foot — three concentric rings shaped into the underside, the unmistakable signature of a genuine Hookah Tree piece. Same iconic Russian flare you know, lifted by craft details a private-label vase doesn't carry. Heavy in the hand, considered on the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStepped Pedestal Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003e45mm Russian Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Hookah Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHookah Tree Tear Drop Russian Shisha Vase — Pedestal Base, 45mm Russian Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shisha Vase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStepped pedestal foot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three concentric rings shaped into the underside form a small structural pedestal — the visible Hookah Tree signature you won't find on private-label clear glass. The detail catches the light differently from every angle and reads as deliberate craft, not generic finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-blown Russian glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaped at Hookah Tree's glassworks in Russia. Subtle surface ripples, minor glass-mass variations, and the hand-rolled lip are signatures of genuine craft work — not machine-mould stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue teardrop silhouette.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide, low-centred belly tapering through a long, elegant neck. The same iconic Russian flare shape executed at a premium tier — substantial wall thickness, deliberate proportions, no shortcuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRussian-standard 45mm neck.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with any standard 45mm base grommet for a compressive seal across modern Russian-spec shisha pipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear hand-blown glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e Untreated, untinted, unfrosted. The pedestal base does the visual work; the glass itself stays out of the way and lets the stem command attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hookah Tree is a small Russian glasshouse with limited export volume. Outside Russia, finding a genuine piece is the exception — and the pedestal base is the easiest way to verify what you're holding is the real thing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:28px 0; background:#faf6f0; border:1px solid #c4956c; border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:20px 24px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.2px; font-size:13px; color:#6b4423;\"\u003eHandmade Glass — What to Expect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach Russian-fit vase in this range is finished by hand in Russia. That craft signature comes with a few honest realities worth knowing before your first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 18px; padding:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach piece is unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass tone, finish character, swirl, frit distribution, and decoration density vary subtly from the listing photos. The shape, colour family, and overall character will match — the exact pattern won't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003ePossible light surface marks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-finished glass can arrive with very minor surface scratches, fingerprints, or transit dust from the freight journey. These do not affect performance, seal, or longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eWash thoroughly before first use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glassware ships with packing residue and may carry transit dust. Rinse the inside and outside with warm (not hot) water and a soft brush before your first fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eNever use hot water on the base.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass cracks under thermal shock. Always wash with lukewarm water — never boiling, never straight from a hot tap. Do not place in a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian-standard shisha pipes with a 45mm vase neck and grommet seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs cleanly with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoob (Mars, Classic, Professional grommet lines), Maklaud, Alpha, Conceptic, Geometry, Union, Japona, VZ, Mattpear, DSH, Soft Smoke, plus modern German and Polish brands using the 45mm grommet standard (Aladin modern, AMY Deluxe Russian-spec, Wookah, Dschinni, Neolux).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill not fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egyptian threaded stems (Khalil Mamoon, Shika, Sahara), magnetic-lock-only stems (Hoob Atom and similar), proprietary clamp systems (Steamulation Ultimate Gen II), or sealed glass-body designs (Oduman N-series).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase grommet not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a 45mm shisha base grommet for a clean, airtight seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert the grommet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press your 45mm base grommet flush into the vase neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet the seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly dampen the grommet — it eases the stem in and protects the rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeat the stem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower with a gentle quarter-turn. The down-spout should sit ~15–20 mm below the water line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the diffuser\/down-port by 10–15 mm. Adjust to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull-test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Block the hose mouthpiece and pull. No bubbles = airtight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with lukewarm water after each session — never hot on cold glass, never cold on warm. Hand-blown glass dislikes thermal shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor deeper cleans, use a soft bottle brush with mild detergent or a dilute lemon-and-bicarb soak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pedestal rings can collect dust and water residue between sessions — a quick wipe around the underside with a soft cloth keeps the detail sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry the neck before re-seating the grommet — trapped moisture squeaks the seal and shortens grommet life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a flat, level surface. The pedestal foot sits stable, but a soft mat under the base prevents knocks during cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid alcohol-based cleaners — they can dull glass over time. Citric acid soaks are fine for limescale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir leaking on first pull?\u003c\/strong\u003e Re-seat the grommet — uneven insertion is the usual culprit. If it still hisses, try a thicker grommet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem sitting loose?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grommet's undersized — step up a thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem won't seat fully?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grommet's oversized — step down a thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater marks won't budge?\u003c\/strong\u003e A short citric acid soak (one tablespoon in warm water, 30 minutes) clears mineral deposits without abrasives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHookah Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTear Drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement shisha vase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-blown clear glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStepped pedestal foot (three concentric rings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 mm Russian fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressive grommet seal (plug-in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRussia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Hookah Tree Tear Drop shisha vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBase grommet, stem, bowl, hose, and tray are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit my shisha pipe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your stem inserts into the vase via a 45 mm rubber or silicone grommet, the Tear Drop is built for that standard. Modern Russian, German, and Polish shisha pipes overwhelmingly use this fit. If your stem screws onto the vase (Egyptian style) or uses a brand-specific magnetic-only or clamp connector, it will not seal here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does this cost more than the Essentials Tear Drop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame Russian-fit shape, two genuinely different products. The Hookah Tree is a Russian-imported piece from a small glasshouse — limited export volume, hand-blown construction, and the stepped pedestal foot you can see at the underside is the brand-signature finish that distinguishes a genuine Hookah Tree from any private-label clear teardrop. The price reflects scarcity, country of origin, and the visible craft detail. The Essentials Tear Drop is the working-day clean clear option without the pedestal foot or Russian provenance. Both are quality bases; pick whichever matches what you value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the pedestal base affect performance, or is it purely decorative?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pedestal is primarily a brand signature and aesthetic detail — both flat-bottomed and pedestal-bottomed Russian-fit vases sit identically on a table and perform the same on the stem. The rings are part of the vase's structural underside, not raised feet that change clearance. What you're paying for with the pedestal is the visible craft — the kind of detail that catches the eye when someone notices your setup, and the kind that confirms you're holding the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs hand-blown glass more fragile than machine-made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot inherently — Hookah Tree's wall thickness is substantial, often heavier than mass-produced bases. The fragile reputation comes from thin-walled decorative glass, which this is not. Treat it like any premium glass: avoid sudden temperature shifts and impact on hard surfaces, and you'll get years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide from Melbourne, Australia. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm AEST.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hookah Tree","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48705617461386,"sku":null,"price":133.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/1370\/2282\/files\/hookah-tree-tear-drop-russian-shisha-vase-main-the-premium-way.jpg?v=1777530368","url":"https:\/\/www.thepremiumway.com\/products\/hookah-tree-tear-drop-russian-shisha-vase","provider":"The Premium Way","version":"1.0","type":"link"}