1. Synonyms for Chibouk include pipe, briar, narghile, hookah, chillum, calabash, meerschaum, calumet, churchwarden and cutty

2. On the island there was also a flourishing production of charcoal (much sought after in Alexandria, where it was used for narghile).

3. Unlike today’s coffee shops, nothing but black Turkish coffee was served in these first kafanas, and with coffee guests could only get narghile (hookah, waterpipes) and Chibouks