Alpaca Medium Apache Bowl

The Alpaca Medium Apache Bowl is a revamped version of the popular Alpaca Apache Bowl. It is designed with a raised spire and multiple smaller holes, which adds restriction to your smoking session and enhances the flavor of your shisha. This bowl is perfect for those who prefer a tighter draw. The bowl has a shallow capacity, with a diameter slightly wider than the Predator bowl. It’s a great fit for the Provost, but may not be suitable for other traditional HMD’s. The shallow design of the bowl makes it perfect for dense and semi-dense packs. It is also suitable for fluff packs.

Made in the USA, this bowl is hand-crafted with a 100% food safe glaze and a clay mix that has been tediously tested to ensure perfect reduction and release of heat. The Alpaca Medium Apache bowl is made of kitchenware clay tested for heavy metals and carcinogens, ensuring that it is safe to use.

Product Measurements

The Alpaca Medium Apache Bowl has a capacity of 15-20g of tobacco. It is 4 inches (~10cm~) tall and 2.8 inches (~7cm~) wide at the top.

Product Characteristics

The Apache Bowl has a unique design that features a raised spire with multiple smaller holes, which provides a tighter draw and enhances the flavor of your shisha. The bowl is made of high-quality clay that is durable and long-lasting. The bowl is offered in various glaze styles, allowing you to choose the one that best fits your taste and setup. It is great for fluff, semi-dense and dense packs depending on your individual requirements. The bowl is suitable for blonde, medium and dark leaf tobacco’s. The multi hole and raised spire of the bowl makes it great for restricting the draw. This allows more flavour to be drawn.

Pros and Cons of the Alpaca Medium Apache Bowl

Pros:

• The raised spire design with smaller holes adds restriction to your session, providing a tighter draw and more flavor.
• The shallow bowl shape is perfect for conserving flavour consumption.
• The bowl is hand-crafted in the USA with a 100% food safe glaze and kitchenware clay tested for heavy metals and carcinogens, ensuring safety.
• The Medium Apache is suitable for blonde, medium, and dark leaf tobacco’s.
• The bowl’s unique design allows for an extended smoking session while using less shisha molasses.

Cons:

• The narrow top diameter may not be a perfect fit for traditional HMD’s
• The bowl’s size and color may vary due to the handmade nature of the product
• Due to the shallower nature of this bowl, it’s not optimal for those that take a fluffy pack like Al Fakher.

How to use the Alpaca Medium Apache Bowl

When using the Medium Apache Bowl, it is important to pack your bowl using the correct density required by your tobacco or flavor type. This bowl is recommended for dark, medium and blonde leaf tobacco’s (dense, semi sense and fluff packs). To ensure optimal airflow and heat management, it is important to foil and poke as necessary, with two rows of holes recommended along the area over the tobacco. To achieve the best results, we recommend pairing the Alpaca Medium Apache Bowl with an AOT Provost heat management system. Make sure to also use a high quality shisha foil to let the heat seep through slowly. This combination will ensure a smooth and enjoyable smoking experience.

Product Comparison

Compared to traditional bowls, the Medium Apache Bowl uses higher quality clays that absorb and release heat in a regulated manner, preventing premature cooking of your flavor. It is most comparable to the Predator and Suri bowls but with a more shallow trench and multiple smaller holes that add restriction to your draw, providing a little more flavour than a super open draw. In depth, it is more comparable to the Symphony as they are the shallowest of the four bowls mentioned. Please note that Alpaca changes sizing and depths of bowls occasionally. This means that information you find elsewhere can seem contradicting to the statements made here. We make sure to update our descriptions as necessary.

How the Alpaca Medium Apache Bowl Has Evolved From Previous Models

The Alpaca Medium Apache Bowl has undergone several improvements and evolutions since its inception. The smaller holes comprising the spire that add restriction to your draw are one of the most notable changes, which makes it stand out from previous models. The bowl’s lower capacity while maintaining very similar session durations to the Alpaca Apache bowl is another key feature that sets it apart from its predecessors. These improvements have made the Alpaca Medium Apache Bowl a favorite among hookah enthusiasts.

Product Compatibility

The Medium Apache Bowl works with all modern hookah pipes, including any traditional style hookah that has a male head receiving port. The bowl is compatible with dark, medium and blonde tobaccos. Meaning, it is designed to work well with dense, semi-dense and even fluff packs. It is recommended to use smaller sized charcoals with this bowl such as cubettes, flats or bamboo charcoal. Due to the raised spire design, the bowl may not be a perfect fit with traditional heat management devices, but it works well with the AOT Provost.

Care Instructions

Allow the bowl to cool down after your session before washing. Sudden temperature changes can cause cracking. Remove the flavor and then wipe the trench with a wet cloth under running water. Use soap to wash the bowl. Allow to dry. For quick reloading, use an over glove or thick rag to handle the bowl so that you can pack while it is hot. Take extra caution while doing so.

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Got questions about the Alpaca Medium Apache Bowl? Here are some answers to commonly asked questions:

Q: Can the Medium Apache Bowl be used with other heat management devices besides the AOT Provost?

A: While the Medium Apache Bowl can technically be used with other HMD’s, it is not a perfect fit and the results may vary. We recommend using the AOT Provost for optimal results.

Q: Is the Medium Apache Bowl dishwasher safe?

A: No, we recommend washing the Medium Apache Bowl by hand with soap and water. Allow to dry before using or storing.

Q: Can I use this bowl with different types of tobacco?

A: Yes, the Medium Apache Bowl is compatible with dark, medium and blonde leaf tobacco’s and can handle dense, semi-dense and fluff packs.

Q: Can I use this bowl with other types of charcoal?

A: For best results, we recommend using smaller sized charcoals such as cubettes, flats or bamboo charcoal.