Double apple usually combines apple with anise or a licorice-like spice; it is not simply two fresh-apple flavours. This guide explains that profile and shows how to compare Mazaya and Al Fakher by their current descriptions, package weights, and availability.
- Expect apple plus anise or a licorice-like note.
- Brand recipes differ in sweetness, spice and cooling.
- Start with a smaller pack when the blend is new to you.
- Read the exact product description; the flavour name is not enough.
What double apple usually tastes like
The category grew around a spiced apple profile. Some brands describe red and green apple; others focus on apple and anise. In practice, the anise note is often what separates double apple from an ordinary fruit flavour.
The current Mazaya Double Apple Max listing names apple, anise, subtle licorice and sweetness. Al Fakher’s official description of Two Apples also identifies apple with anise undertones. Those descriptions are more useful than trying to decode the number of apples in the name.
Compare the balance, not just the brand
| Element | Question to ask |
|---|---|
| Apple | Is it described as bright, sweet, tart or cooked? |
| Anise | Is the spice a background note or the main character? |
| Licorice | Does the listing name it directly, or is it part of the anise impression? |
| Cooling | Is mint or ice actually listed? |
| Format | Can you test the blend in a smaller package before committing? |
Do not use colour or packaging alone to predict the flavour. Two brands can use similar names and produce noticeably different balances.
Mazaya versus Al Fakher
Hookah Junkie carries both brands. Browse the Mazaya shisha collection and the Al Fakher collection side by side. Look at the exact flavour description, package weight and current stock.
Mazaya Double Apple Max explicitly mentions subtle licorice and sweetness. Al Fakher Two Apples is described around apple with anise undertones. Neither short description can tell you which one you will prefer, but both can prevent a bad match if anise is not your taste.
Choose a sensible package size
A first double-apple purchase should be a trial, not a bulk order. Al Fakher is listed in formats such as 50 grams and 250 grams. Mazaya also appears in multiple weights. Availability varies by flavour, so check the size selector on the product page.
Once you know a recipe works for you, a larger pack may make sense. Until then, the smallest practical format gives you the cleanest answer.
Mixes: keep the first bowl simple
If you are testing a new double apple, try the profile on its own before changing it. That gives you a baseline for the apple-to-anise balance. Later, a mint flavour may add cooling, but it also makes it harder to judge what the original blend tastes like.
Use the packing and heat directions for the exact product and your bowl. Brand comparisons are useful; pretending every shisha behaves the same is not.
Frequently asked questions
Does double apple contain licorice?
Some listings name licorice directly; others describe anise, which can create a licorice-like impression. Check the exact product.
Is double apple sweet?
Usually, but the balance of sweetness and spice varies by brand.
Which brand is best?
There is no universal winner. Compare the published flavour notes and test a small pack based on your tolerance for anise.
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