Kaloud Samsaris High Heat Bowl Lotus II

This is a high heat bowl for the Kaloud Lotus II. It runs hot on purpose. Silicone and aluminium hybrid construction, patented in the USA, China, the European Union, and Hong Kong. Available in Auris, Argis, Cyris, and Niris.

Kaloud's own warning on this bowl is in capital letters and they are not exaggerating. If you already fight harshness, or you smoke blonde leaf, or you have ever scorched a bowl, this is the wrong purchase. Buy the Samsaris Vitria II for the Lotus II instead.

The problem it solves

Some tobacco never quite wakes up in a standard bowl. Dense cut that stays flat. Dark leaf that needs real temperature before the flavour arrives. Outdoor sessions in a cold room where the ambient temperature works against you the whole night. A high heat bowl fixes all three.

The adjustment you have to make

Run fewer coals. That is the single change, and it is the one people skip. The bowl is doing the work an extra coal used to do, so keeping your old coal count is how a bowl gets burned inside fifteen minutes.

Start with the Lotus lid off, then close the vents gradually as the bowl comes up. Fluff pack, and leave clearance at the top.

Why hybrid construction

Aluminium in the body spreads heat across the base instead of concentrating it in the centre. Silicone at the lip gives the Lotus II something to grip, so the device seats properly and heat does not escape around the edge.

Finishes

Auris, Argis, Cyris, and Niris. Finish does not change performance.

Buying genuine

5StarHookah is a contracted Kaloud dealer. This ships directly from Kaloud, cut to Lotus II tolerances.

Common questions

How much hotter is it?

Enough that you should drop a coal from your usual count.

Should I buy this or the standard bowl?

The Samsaris Vitria II unless you specifically want more heat than a normal bowl gives you.

Which HMD does it fit?

The Kaloud Lotus II.

Do I need a silicone sleeve?

No. The lip is part of the bowl.

How do I stop it scorching?

Fewer coals, fluff pack, lid off at the start.

Is it genuine?

Yes. 5StarHookah is a contracted Kaloud dealer and every bowl comes from Kaloud.