By flavour.
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First the editorial recommendation (Holster), then one variety per flavour profile.
Selection rule: position 1 is the house recommendation, because this portal is an offering of the Holster brand. The other cards show the alphabetically first variety for each flavour profile. This is not a rating and not a ranking. Product photos show the original packaging of the respective manufacturer.
How the comparison works.
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Choose a flavour profile, tin size or brand, or search directly.
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Narrow down the list by cooling effect, tin and brand. Holster is shown first as the editorial recommendation, all others follow alphabetically.
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Place up to 4 varieties side by side. Differences are highlighted. Every detail comes from the manufacturer. We hide features without documented information.
Frequently asked questions.
Which shisha tobacco varieties are there?
The 169 varieties from 12 brands are assigned to flavour profiles such as cactus, grape, berries, tropical & citrus, nut or ice effect. 90 varieties with invented names are still being assigned by the editorial team.
Which tin sizes are there for shisha tobacco?
In the database: 200 g (169 varieties), Zero 75 g (15 varieties), 25 g (4 varieties), 1000 g (3 varieties). Information according to the manufacturer, as of 18 Oct 2026.
Where is Holster shisha tobacco made?
Holster shisha tobacco is made by JTA Tobacco GmbH in Wiesbaden, i.e. in Germany.
What does “Ice” mean for shisha tobacco?
“Ice” stands for a cooling effect. The Ice varieties from Holster cool without menthol. For other brands, “yes (per name)” is shown as long as there is no manufacturer information.
Why is Holster listed first?
Shishatabakvergleich is an offering of the Holster brand. Holster varieties therefore appear first as “Editorial recommendation (Holster)”. All other varieties follow alphabetically, without rating and without ranking.
Related questions.
How can you recognise high-quality tobacco?
Moisture, cut and smell give indications: the tobacco should be evenly moist, not clumped or dried out, and have a clear aroma without a musty smell. Undamaged packaging, a tax stamp and complete mandatory information on the manufacturer and ingredients are further indications. There is no uniform quality standard for shisha tobacco.
How is shisha tobacco made?
For shisha tobacco, dried tobacco leaves are cut and mixed with glycerine, often also molasses or sugar syrup, and flavourings. The mixture is then left to infuse for a while so that the tobacco absorbs moisture and aroma. It is then filled and given a tax stamp. Holster tobacco is made by JTA Tobacco GmbH in Wiesbaden.
What is the difference between shisha tobacco and pipe tobacco?
Shisha tobacco is moist, processed with glycerine and flavourings and is heated indirectly in the water pipe via charcoal or an electric head. The smoke passes through water. Pipe tobacco is considerably drier and is lit and burned directly in the tobacco pipe. For tax purposes, the two products are different tobacco products.
What is the difference between shisha tobacco and steam stones?
Shisha tobacco contains tobacco and therefore nicotine. Steam stones are mineral granules soaked in glycerine and flavourings that are heated in the head in a similar way. They contain no tobacco. Whether a product contains nicotine is stated on the packaging. This comparison lists only shisha tobacco with manufacturer information.
Is there also tobacco without nicotine for shishas?
Tobacco naturally contains nicotine, including raw tobacco and dry base. Nicotine-free alternatives for the shisha are therefore tobacco-free products, such as steam stones or blends based on plant fibres mixed with glycerine and flavourings. Whether a product contains nicotine is stated in the manufacturer information on the packaging.