Raspberry Currant Shisha Tobacco

Why raspberry-currant works so well

The raspberry is the roundest of the red berries: sweet, juicy, immediately accessible. That's exactly why it needs a counterpart in the mix – and the currant delivers it with its distinctive, almost tangy cassis acidity. The result tastes like a red berry with punch: sweetness first, then a clean, sour follow-through that keeps the session exciting. Notable in the data: no manufacturer in our range builds the two as a pure duo – the combination exists exclusively in berry blends. All the more reason to mix it yourself here.

The best ready-made raspberry-blackcurrant varieties

• Savu Raspbelly – raspberry up front, currant as the tart edge in the forest-berry blend
• Darkside Wild Shake – both berries plus watermelon, pre-mixed from the Shake range
• Al Massiva blue light – a fully loaded berry package where the red fraction sets the tone
• 187 Wild Beast – five berries at once, raspberry and currant right in the middle
• 187 040 Hamburg – the pure berry variant without extras
• 187 I Love Hamburg – the same berry core, brightened up summery by honeydew and watermelon

Mixing it yourself: the right ratio

A 60/40 ratio in favor of raspberry is proven: it carries the fruit, while the currant adds the tartness on top. Currant is surprisingly assertive, though – go above a 40 percent share and the head turns sour-sharp instead of fruity. Suitable building blocks include a pure raspberry such as Blackburn Rage and a pure currant like Aino Strong Cassia or Kismet Black Cassis 32. Mix well, loosely into the Phunnel and start with moderate heat – sour flavors quickly turn harsh with too much charcoal.

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