Kaloud Samsaris Vitria II for lotus 2
Description
The Kaloud Samsaris Vitria II is a silicone and borosilicate glass hybrid hookah bowl, dimensioned around the Lotus II. Glass is inert. It takes on no flavor, gives none back, and shows you exactly what is happening to the tobacco while you smoke.
This is the bowl for people who switch flavors often. Clay and ceramic hold traces of what came before. Borosilicate glass does not, so a mint session after a dessert session tastes like mint.
The silicone housing wraps the glass, so it handles warm and survives the knocks that would otherwise end a glass bowl.
Glass, ceramic or aluminum
Glass is neutral and easy to clean, and you can see the pack. Best if you rotate flavors constantly.
Ceramic holds heat more evenly and is the flavor-led choice for blonde leaf.
Aluminum runs hot and suits dark leaf and dense cuts.
Specifications
| Construction | Silicone and borosilicate glass hybrid |
|---|---|
| Silicone | Food grade |
| Designed for | Kaloud Lotus II |
| Flavor retention | None. Glass is inert |
| Patents | United States and international |
Figures are approximate and measured by Kaloud.
How to pack it
You can see the tobacco through the glass, which is the practical advantage nobody mentions. Pack to a few millimetres below the rim and check the level by eye rather than by feel.
Start with fewer coals than you would use on foil and add heat rather than removing it.
Care and cleaning
Let it cool completely before it touches water. Borosilicate is durable but thermal shock will still break it.
Warm water and a soft bottle brush. No dishwasher, no abrasives. It cleans back to clear, which is the point.
Frequently asked questions
Which Lotus does this fit?
It is dimensioned around the Kaloud Lotus II.
Does glass affect flavor?
No, and that is why people buy it. Glass is inert, so nothing carries over between sessions.
Will it break?
The silicone housing absorbs impact. The real risk is thermal shock, so never run cold water over a hot bowl.
Glass or ceramic?
Glass if you switch flavors often and want easy cleaning. Ceramic if you want the most even heat for blonde leaf.
Is it dishwasher safe?
No. Warm water and a soft brush.
Can I use it with foil?
Yes, but it is designed around the Lotus and performs best there.
Hookah Junkie is a contracted Kaloud dealer. Every Samsaris Vitria 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.