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Hookah Rig in South Tampa

Top Five Best Hookah Flavors for the Fall

If you take a trip to a hookah bar during fall then you may wish to try new flavors as the seasons' change. Let’s take a look at some of the best hookah flavors to try during the fall in Florida.

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Man Smoking Cuban Cigar

Why Are Cuban Cigars Illegal in the US?

Cuban cigars are illegal and cannot be imported into the country, even for personal consumption unlike previous years.

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Man Smoking Hookah

The History of Hookah

Hookah or shisha is flavored tobacco that is sampled through a water pipe, generally in a social setting. Hookah has been used throughout history by various cultures, predominantly Persian, Indian, Turkish, North African and Middle Eastern. Smoking hookah is a social activity, which is often used for entertainment. Families, relatives and friends can come together to relax while smoking the strongly flavored tobacco. But the origins of hookah begin as a symbol of status. Learn how hookah traversed countries and cultures and finally made its way to South Tampa. Hookah consumption begins to proliferate in India, Persia, and Turkey.   Hookah dates back to the...

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Cigar and Espresso

10 Slang Terms That All Cigar Aficionados Must Know

While venturing into the world of cigars, you may come across some terms that you are not aware of. To help you out, we've collated a list of common nicknames and slang words in the field and their definitions. These terms are popular all around the world, however, these terms are particularly prominent in South Tampa - many of these terms even started here! Let's take a look. Stogie One of the most common nicknames used for a cigar is a stogie. The word derives from Pennsylvania in a small town called Conestoga. This town was home to Amish people and...

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