The 400 year old practice of smoking the hookah lives on. Hookah smoking is an age-old social custom that finds its roots in India. The hookah is a water pipe that uses water filtration to produce a dense smoke. The tobacco used is commonly called shisha tobacco and is a combination of tobacco, molasses and flavorings. Scented, aromatic oils and herbal extracts are also added to the tobacco for a mystic experience. While flower scents are not very popular, fruit flavored tobacco along with more popular flavors like Irish cream, Vanilla, Jamaican rum among others are easily available. It is advisable to buy charcoal specially made for the hookah which is easy to light and safe.