The New Generation of Kaloud: Bowls, a Heat Management System, and a New Lotus

When you say Kaloud, most hookah smokers immediately think of the legendary HMS Lotus. A system that changed the way we work with coals and gradually became one of the symbols of modern hookah. Kaloud isn't a brand that settles for something that "just works." Ever since the first Lotus, it has constantly been looking for ways to gain better control over heat, improve the draw, and turn the hookah into a perfectly balanced system.

Lotus Nearly Ruined Him. What Was Behind the First HMS?

Few brands have influenced the world of hookahs as significantly as Kaloud. When Reza Bavar founded it in America in 2011, he had a clear idea - preserve the social ritual of hookah smoking, but bring its technical side into the 21st century.

The result was the first HMS in the world. It finally gave hookah smokers an alternative to foil, and above all, more precise control over the coals and the temperature in the bowl.

Developing the first prototypes cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and Reza Bavar later admitted the project brought him to the brink of homelessness. The risk paid off, though, and today the brand is among the best-known names in hookah accessories worldwide.

This year, Kaloud is launching another generation of products, and as is customary for the brand, it comes with plenty of new tricks up its sleeve.

Lotus I+3: Long Sessions With Minimal Hassle

You might be wondering how it's even possible to push an already refined heat management system even further. This time, Kaloud took a different approach. As the name suggests, the Lotus I+3 model combines the best of two iconic generations. From the Lotus I+ it takes the proven stainless steel base, and from the Lotus III it borrows the lightweight aluminum top with simple regulation and, most importantly, the ability to fit up to 4 coals into the HMS even with the lid closed. Thanks to this, you can enjoy long, stable sessions with minimal effort.

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The third generation of the legendary Lotus - HMS Kaloud Lotus I+3 in silver for the perfect session.

Surprise of the Season: Kaloud Swaps Silicone and Glass for Clay

With the Samsaris bowls, we're looking at a truly major change compared to previous models. This time, Kaloud has abandoned its signature combination of silicone and glass. Surprisingly, it has turned to a material almost no one would have expected - ceramic clay. And it comes in two different variants.

If you like switching between dark and blond leaf tobaccos and are looking for a versatile bowl that reacts quickly to heat changes, go for the red Kore Qì.

If, on the other hand, you enjoy dark blends, longer sessions, and a calmer pace, the black Kore Dào will suit you better.

And here's one more interesting detail. Kaloud has introduced a Short version, which comes completely without a stem. Choose Short if you want a compact setup and shorter sessions with a more intense flavor delivery. The classic version with a stem, on the other hand, is more comfortable to handle and more practical for longer use.

Our tip: the Kaloud Sleeve Stabilizer keeps your HMS exactly where it belongs

They surprised us with one more clever accessory. Even though Kaloud gear already fits together well, the brand has created an adapter that keeps the HMS securely on your bowl so it won't slide off. It fits most bowl types and standard HMS units, letting you enjoy a relaxed session without worrying about your HMS slipping down off the bowl.

And Last but Not Least: The Krysalis Eltheria 2.0 Hookah

When we first laid eyes on the new "Krysalis," it was immediately clear this wouldn't be just any ordinary hookah. And we were right. This hookah is simply a design masterpiece. Compared to the first generation, it now features more stainless steel components, a more robust construction, and easier maintenance. Naturally, it also comes with a built-in activated carbon filter for an even cleaner tobacco flavor. And what do we love most? The package includes LED lighting that reacts to every draw, which you can customize yourself directly in the Kaloud app. Simply put, a design piece polished down to the last detail. So just between us - the new generation Krysalis Eltheria is basically the Rolls-Royce of hookahs.

Kaloud once again proves that even when it seems like there's nowhere left to go, hookah technology always finds a way to push further.

Check out the latest Kaloud arrivals at SHANTI and fine-tune your next setup exactly the way you want it