Lil Lip - Phunnel - Media Naranja

The Lil Lip Media Naranja is the small Phunnel by Hookain made of stoneware, glazed in bright orange all over. It is only 39 mm tall and, depending on how you pack it, holds 12 to 16 g of tobacco, about as much as the larger Lit Lip.

Media Naranja is Spanish for half an orange, and the colour fits: a strong, glossy glaze in orange from the lip to the base, with the Hookain logo embossed on the bottom. You can find all glazes of the series under Lil Lip.

Flat Phunnel with a full reservoir

In the middle there is a raised chimney with a single hole, and the tobacco sits in a ring around it. This keeps the molasses in the reservoir and stops it running into the smoke column. Because the bowl is so flat, the HMD sits low over the tobacco, and after getting it going the bowl needs little readjusting.

Rim for Kaloud and NaGrani

The rim measures 72 mm on the inside and 75 mm on the outside, and the lip is 3 mm thick and ground. Tops such as Kaloud Lotus or NaGrani sit flat and finish flush with the bowl. You can find more tops under HMDs and chimney tops. The Lil Lip works just the same with aluminium foil.

How to pack the Lil Lip

1. Briefly loosen the tobacco and sprinkle it loosely into the ring around the chimney, without pressing it down.
2. Fill to just below the rim, and the centre hole stays free.
3. Put the HMD on, get it going with two to three charcoals for a few minutes and then readjust using the vents.

Frequently asked questions

How much tobacco fits in the Lil Lip?

Depending on the cut and how loosely you pack, 12 to 16 g, towards the upper end with Dark Leaf.

Does the Lil Lip have a rubber ring?

No. Hookain supplies it without a rubber ring, and this has no effect on heat or flavour.

Is the glaze orange all over?

Yes, the bowl is glazed completely in orange on the outside. The shade may turn out slightly lighter or darker from firing to firing.

Why does molasses come out on the outside?

Ceramic has fine pores. When the bowl gets hot, molasses is drawn in and comes back out on the outside as it cools. This is called bleeding, and it lessens over time. Fine hairlines in the glaze are caused by the heating and do not change anything about how it works.

How do I clean the bowl?

Let it cool down completely first, then rinse it out with lukewarm water and go over it with a soft brush. Hot ceramic can crack under cold water.