These are the charcoal tablets we keep stocked at Melbourne's Shisha Store for customers who want a no-burner option — a lighter and 30 seconds is all it takes to get a tablet going. Also the charcoal our bakhoor and incense customers come in for, because the same 33 mm format works across shisha bowls and traditional incense burners.

Lights in Under 30 Seconds · 33 mm Tablets · Shisha & Bakhoor Ready

Essentials Quick-Light Charcoal Tablets — 33 mm quick-light format for shisha, bakhoor, and incense

Where quick-light charcoal earns its place

• Ignites in under 30 seconds with a standard lighter — no electric burner required.
• 33 mm tablet diameter fits standard hookah bowls and incense burners cleanly.
• Dual-purpose format works for shisha sessions and bakhoor or incense burning.
• Consistent ~400 °C heat output across the tablet's burn life.
• Ideal for travel, outdoor sessions, or any time you don't have an electric burner handy.

Worth knowing — quick-light vs natural

Quick-light charcoal produces more ash and a stronger odour than natural coconut coals, and the burn time is shorter with less consistent heat over the session. If you're running daily sessions at home, natural coconut coal plus an electric burner is a better choice. Quick-light shines when convenience matters more than peak session quality. Our team at Melbourne's Shisha Store can walk you through both options if you're choosing.

How to use it

• Hold a tablet with tongs — never with bare fingers.
• Apply a lighter flame to the edge and wait for the sparking to spread across the surface (around 20–30 seconds).
• Once fully lit, place on your foil-covered bowl or incense burner.
• For shisha, 1–2 tablets depending on bowl size.
• Replace when heat output drops noticeably.

Storage

• Store in a dry place away from moisture — damp tablets won't ignite properly.
• Keep the original packaging sealed between uses.
• Dispose of cooled ash responsibly after each session.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Specifications

In the box

• 1 × Box Essentials Quick-Light Charcoal Tablets (~1 kg)
• Multiple individually wrapped sleeves inside

Common questions

Quick-light or natural coconut coal?

Natural coconut gives you cleaner burns, less odour, and longer heat — but you need an electric burner to light them. Quick-light trades peak quality for immediate convenience. Pick based on your session style.

Can I actually use these for bakhoor?

Yes — 33 mm is the standard size for most bakhoor and incense burners, and the quick-light format is what's traditionally used for bakhoor anyway.

How many sessions per box?

Depends on your session length and how many tablets you run. Most customers get a solid number of sessions out of one 1 kg box.

We dispatch from our Melbourne store with same-day dispatch on weekday orders placed before 2pm AEST. Free standard shipping on orders over $150 — or visit us in person at Melbourne's Shisha Store for same-day pickup.