Your first shisha: which tobacco to choose to start
The one rule that matters for a beginner, and two tobaccos worth starting with — Daily Hookah and DarkSide.
A first visit to the hookah can be overwhelming. On Słodowa Island we keep over 800 flavours across more than a dozen brands — from fruit and citrus to desserts and drinks. Beginners usually ask, “what tastes best?" — but the first question should really be a different one.
Rule number one: strength first, flavour second
For someone just starting out, what matters most isn’t the name of the flavour but the strength of the tobacco. Too strong, too heavy a leaf can put you off on the very first session — instead of pleasure you get overwhelmed. That’s why we always suggest starting with a milder, more approachable tobacco, and reaching for the bold, deep blends once you’ve found your rhythm.
The second half of the same rule: to start, choose simple, clear flavours — a single fruit, a citrus or mint. Leave the layered, multi-note compositions for later; first learn what you actually like.
Our pick for a first session: Daily Hookah
Daily Hookah is our number one for beginners. Approachable, easy to enjoy, and with a wide range of clear flavours — pineapple, pear, melon, strawberry, creamy desserts or fruit sodas. It’s a tobacco that lets you focus on the pleasure and the ritual itself, rather than on it “hitting too hard.” The perfect first step.
The next step: DarkSide
Once you feel more confident, it’s time for premium — and here our favourite is DarkSide. Expressive, deep, with one of our largest ranges of flavours (close to a hundred): from bright fruits and berries to bolder, more characterful blends. It’s a brand that shows how rich the taste of a good shisha can be — and our masters will set the strength just right for you.
At Selection you can’t choose wrong
The biggest advantage is simple: you don’t need to know tobacco. Tell the team what you like — fruity, cooling, sweet, stronger or gentle — and our master will build the bowl for you and match the strength to your level. Over 800 flavours and more than a dozen brands mean there’s always something to choose from.
Start light, ask freely and let us guide you — and your first shisha by the river will stay with you for a long time. Book a table at 664 774 447 or online.
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