There are two types of shisha charcoal, natural coal and quick lighting coal. The natural coals are created using natural wood material like bamboo, lemon wood, and the most commonly used natural coals are made from coconut husk. 

The natural and health shisha charcoals are the coals of choice for many shisha fans around the globe. Antileak shisha charcoals produce a clean burning, chemical-free, and odorless smoke and leaves little ash. Antileak's popular square shape natural coals are a market standard for reliable, clean smoking shisha coals, and the natural and health shisha charcoals are easier to light but without the chemical expedients of quick-light coals.