We’re back with another review from the lovely Egyptian Cafe (and if you haven’t been to a World Cup game down there yet…why not? GO.)  This week, we’re trying out another mix from the menu called One Sweet Life.  And if you’re thinking “Gee, the pictures on these posts usually have something to do with the flavor being reviewed, but I don’t get it” then don’t worry…it’s completely unrelated.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy our take on the Egyptian Cafe’s One Sweet Life. Read on…

This week, we delve into the mystique surrounding the Egyptian Cafe’s 1001 Nights.  We’re not completely sure what’s in it, and neither are any of the staff to whom we spoke.  We ARE sure that it smokes and tastes pretty dang great, and is certainly something you must try, if you haven’t already.  Woah woah woah!  Not right now!  Right now you stay right there and enjoy our review.  THEN you can go down to the Egyptian and try it! Read on…

So there’s this really cool hookah site at Purdue that does awesome articles about smoking and stuff, but they haven’t been posting anything lately.  Anyway, I heard that they just got back into it after a short break and it’s going to be pretty stinkin’ epic.  Oh wait…that’s us.  We did take a break. We are back.  You shall be floored by our newfound awesomeness.

Here’s a review of our latest Flavor of The Week, from the Egyptian Cafe: Hookah Gives You Wings. Read on…

This week, we go back to basics with a non-mixed flavor from The Egyptian Cafe – Sky Blue.  This shisha is somewhat complex by itself with a fruity, yet citrus flavor, and also makes as an excellent mixer with just about anything else.  Once again, sit back, relax, and enjoy our take on the Egyptian’s Sky Blue. Read on…

This week we delve into a mix which is new to the Egyptian Cafe’s menu, but individually, its parts have been around longer than any of us can remember.  Pink Elephant is a summery blend of rose, jasmine, and mint, offering a complex set of tastes and one great addition to their menu.  Here’s our take on the Egyptian Cafe’s Pink Elephant. Read on…

This week’s Flavor of the Week, sponsored by the Egyptian Cafe is a light, grape mix called Triple Pyramids.  If you’ve ever tried The Egyptian’s “Maisa’s Grape” or Al-Fakher’s Grape, you’ll know right what we’re talking about – it’s definitely on par.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy our take on Triple Pyramids. Read on…

It’s time to get a little political with the Egyptian Cafe’s Obama Mama… the perfect mix for you to smoke… well, anytime!  Obama Mama is a coconut-based mix with plenty of hints of other fruits, like peach and mango. Need a mix to follow the health care debate? Don’t even want to start thinking about all the new legislation? Either way, Obama Mama is where it’s at if you’re looking for a smooth fruit flavor.  Get down to the Egyptian Cafe and try some Obama Mama: Read on…

This week we take a break from The Egyptian Cafe’s house mixes to try out one of their un-blended flavors, Passion Fruit Mojito.  For Purdue students, it’s the first week back after break so your liver and body in general are probably screaming and asking for a break of their own.  Never fear, Passion Fruit Mojito is the perfect thing to relax with, without getting a full on blast of flavor in the face or puff of harsh hookah.  Sit back, relax, and check out our take on The Egyptian Cafe’s Passion Fruit Mojito.

Setup

Sam’s MZ hookah with a vortex bowl and two Chronic Hookah Instant Lights.

Sam’s Take

In what is quite possibly the most ridiculous series of children’s movies ever, The Land Before Time, a baby T-Rex, Chomper scares off a couple of devilish “Egg Snatchers” (overweight, velociraptor looking things) by projecting his shadow onto some rocks to make it look like a full sized T-Rex.  Of course the viewers don’t know it’s him either, so everyone’s like “Oh crap, those kid dinosaurs are gonna get eaten!”  But then Chomper reveals himself and the excitement and panic fades.  That’s kinda what Passion Fruit Mojito was like for me (apologies for the gratuitous metaphor).  I expected a much bigger flavor out of PFM than I actually found.  The flavor I did get was fruity, as if from strawberries, peaches, or mangoes.  Definitely not dark fruit, but fruit nonetheless.  I was pleased with the level of smoke and buzz, but it’s Layalina so I wasn’t surprised there.  Ever the optimist, I’m going to go way out on a limb and say that Passion Fruit Mojito is the perfect thing to smoke if you’re enjoying any kind of food or drink at the same time.  The flavor is very non-invasive, won’t kill your palette, and will let you enjoy whatever snack or “drank” you may have.

Mike’s Take

The first time I smoked Mojito, I knew it was similar to another FOTW review we’ve done, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. The second time I realized it was Passion Kiss. Your experience with a bowl of Mojito will probably be similar. It has a very light flavor that slowly gets stronger as the bowl peaks, but is never overpowering. The smoke was honestly a little disappointing to me, and there was no buzz, but those qualities make for the absolute perfect beginner hookah. It has everything you’d want to give a first time smoker. A light flavor, a lesser amount of smoke, and no sickening headrush. Take your dates here for their first hookah, or try this if you’re not feeling like a heavy smoke at all. This is also one of the only Layalina shishas I’ve tasted that didn’t have too much of that tobacco-y taste, which is interesting.

Blair’s Take

I had really been looking forward to smoking Mojito ever since I saw it on the Egyptian’s menu, however I was slightly disappointed. The flavor seemed to be slightly bland. Actually kind of tasted like something we had smoked before, but I can’t put my finger on what it was. It definitely isn’t overwhelming. If you are new, or just looking for something that doesn’t hit you in the face, this is your shisha. There is a fair enough amount of smoke, but not a lot of buzz to go with it. I’m definitely tabbing this one as a beginner hookah. A good use for this mix would be if you have a strong fruity flavor or hard citrus bite, and want to tone it down, mixing in some Mojito ought to balance it out. Off the top of my head, mixing it with some Lazy Afternoon (with lemonade in the base) would be an interesting combo with the lemony zing.