Kaloud Samsaris® Kore Dào (道) Black Clay Hookah Bowl
Description
The Kaloud Samsaris Kore Dào (道) Black Clay is a short natural black clay hookah bowl in a high-temperature silicone housing, built to work with every Kaloud Lotus. Black clay takes heat hard and gives it back steadily, which is what dark leaf tobacco needs to vaporize properly.
This is the bowl for dark leaf and hot sessions. Dense cuts that go flat in a ceramic bowl will run properly here, because black clay holds working temperature instead of shedding it between draws.
If you smoke light blonde leaf and already fight harsh sessions, the red clay or ceramic Kore will serve you better.
Clay, ceramic or aluminum
Black clay (Dào) suits dark leaf and hot sessions. It takes heat hard and keeps giving it back.
Red clay (Qì) is the porous one. It holds a little moisture, which is what opens up flavor on lighter blends.
Ceramic is the neutral middle. Even heat, easy to clean, forgiving.
Aluminum runs hottest of all and is a different tool entirely.
Specifications
| Material | Natural black clay |
|---|---|
| Housing | High-temperature silicone |
| Profile | Short bowl |
| Compatible with | Kaloud Lotus I+, Lotus II and Lotus III |
| Best for | Dark leaf and hotter sessions |
| Heat retention | High |
Figures are approximate and measured by Kaloud.
What it fits
All Kaloud Lotus heat management devices: Lotus I+, Lotus II and Lotus III. The short profile is deliberate, it puts the coals closer to the tobacco without crowding it.
How to pack it
This is a short bowl, so it takes less tobacco than a tall phunnel and comes up faster. Pack a few millimetres below the rim and start with fewer coals than you would use on a deeper bowl.
The silicone housing means you can move it warm without tongs.
Care and cleaning
Let it cool fully, then rinse with warm water and a soft brush. No dishwasher, no abrasives, no detergent soaking.
Frequently asked questions
Which Lotus does it fit?
All of them. Lotus I+, Lotus II and Lotus III.
How much tobacco does it hold?
Less than a tall phunnel. It is a short bowl, which is why it heats up quickly.
Clay or ceramic?
Clay for character and heat retention, ceramic for even, forgiving sessions and easier cleaning.
Black clay or red clay?
Black for dark leaf and hot sessions. Red for flavor on lighter blends.
Will it overheat my tobacco?
Only if you overload the coals. It holds heat well, so start with fewer coals than usual.
Is it dishwasher safe?
No. Warm water and a soft brush.
Does the silicone housing get hot?
Far less than bare clay. You can handle it warm, but let it cool before washing.
Hookah Junkie is a contracted Kaloud dealer. Every Samsaris Kore Dào (道) Black Clay sold here comes directly from Kaloud with the factory warranty intact. Counterfeit Kaloud gear uses unspecified materials, performs badly and carries no warranty. Kaloud’s patent, material claims and warranty apply only to genuine units.