Kaloud Samsaris® Kore Qi Red Bowl
Description
The Kaloud Samsaris Kore Qi (氣) Red Clay is a short natural red clay hookah bowl in a high-temperature silicone housing, built to work with every Kaloud Lotus. Red clay holds heat steadily and, because it is porous, it carries a small amount of moisture that opens up flavor as the session runs.
This is the flavor bowl of the Kore range. The porosity is the point. Where a glazed surface is completely neutral, red clay interacts slightly with the tobacco, and lighter blends taste fuller for it.
A faint trace of surface moisture on a new bowl is normal. That is the clay doing what it is supposed to do, not a defect.
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 red clay |
|---|---|
| Housing | High-temperature silicone |
| Profile | Short bowl |
| Compatible with | Kaloud Lotus I+, Lotus II and Lotus III |
| Best for | Lighter blends and flavor-led sessions |
| Porosity | Porous by design |
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.
Red clay is porous by design. A slight trace of surface moisture is normal and is part of how the bowl works, not a fault.
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.
Why does my bowl look slightly damp?
Red clay is porous and holds a trace of moisture. It is normal and it is part of how the bowl builds flavor.
Red clay or black clay?
Red for flavor on lighter blends. Black for dark leaf and hotter sessions.
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 Qi (氣) Red 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.