Which Samsaris Bowl Fits Your Kaloud Lotus?
Which Kaloud Samsaris bowl fits which Lotus, and how clay, ceramic, glass and aluminum cores differ.
Last updated: October 31, 2026 · Written by Kaloud Editorial Team · Technical review by Reza Bavar, Founder and Lead Designer, Kaloud
Match the bowl to your Lotus. The Kore clay and ceramic bowls fit every current Lotus: I+3, III, II and I+. Vitria III, Lapis II and Samsaris II pair with the Lotus III. The legacy Vitria II, Lapis and aluminum Samsaris are made for the original Lotus I and I+. Then pick the core: clay, ceramic, glass or aluminum.
Which Samsaris bowl fits which Lotus?
Find your Lotus model in the right column. Each bowl links to its product page.
| Bowl | Core | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Kore Qì | Red clay | Lotus I+3, III, II, I+ |
| Kore Dào | Black clay | Lotus I+3, III, II, I+ |
| Kore Ceramic | Ceramic | Lotus I+3, III, II, I+ |
| Vitria III | Borosilicate glass | Lotus III |
| Lapis II | Ceramic | Lotus III |
| Samsaris II | Anodized aluminum | Lotus III |
| Vitria II for Lotus I+ | Borosilicate glass | Lotus I and I+ |
| Lapis for Lotus I+ | Ceramic | Lotus I and I+ |
| Samsaris for Lotus I and I+ | Aluminum | Lotus I and I+ |
What is a Samsaris bowl?
A Samsaris is a Kaloud hybrid hookah bowl. A silicone housing wraps a core of natural clay, ceramic, borosilicate glass or anodized aluminum. The core holds the heat. The silicone protects the hand and the bowl. Samsaris designs are patented in the USA, China, the European Union and Hong Kong.
How does the core change the session?
- Red clay (Kore Qì): holds heat steadily. Works with every tobacco type.
- Black clay (Kore Dào): holds heat steadily. Suits dark leaf and hotter setups. With blonde leaf it may need slightly more heat.
- Ceramic (Kore, Lapis): holds heat steadily.
- Glass (Vitria): non-porous. You can see the shisha.
- Aluminum (Samsaris II and legacy): conducts heat fast.
The Kore clay bowls come short or tall, in 15 g and 30 g sizes. The Lotus decides how much heat reaches the shisha. For the numbers, see What Temperature Should Shisha Be Heated To? and What Is a Hookah Heat Management Device?
How do you care for a Samsaris bowl?
- Keep charcoal on the Lotus. It never sits directly on the silicone housing.
- Expect a slight trace of moisture on clay. Clay is porous and that is normal.
- Replacement cores, housings and grommets are sold separately in the Samsaris collection.
Frequently asked questions
Which Samsaris bowl fits my Lotus?
The Kore bowls fit the Lotus I+3, III, II and I+. Vitria III, Lapis II and Samsaris II pair with the Lotus III. Vitria II, Lapis and the aluminum Samsaris for Lotus I and I+ are made for the original Lotus I and I+.
What is a Samsaris bowl?
A Kaloud hookah bowl built as a hybrid: a silicone housing around a heat-holding core of clay, ceramic, glass or aluminum. Each one is designed to seat a Kaloud Lotus heat management device.
What is the difference between red clay and black clay Kore bowls?
Kore Qì is natural red clay and works with all tobacco types. Kore Dào is natural black clay and suits dark leaf and hotter setups. Both come short or tall, in 15 g and 30 g sizes.
Why does my clay bowl look slightly damp?
Clay is porous. A slight trace of moisture on the surface of a Kore clay bowl is normal.
Can charcoal touch the silicone housing?
No. Charcoal never goes directly on the silicone housing of a Samsaris bowl. It sits on the Lotus heat management device.
References
- Kaloud product pages for the Samsaris Kore, Vitria, Lapis and Samsaris bowls, kaloud.com, accessed October 31, 2026.
About the reviewer: Reza Bavar is the founder and lead designer of Kaloud. He designed the Kaloud Lotus heat management device and continues to design and develop Kaloud hardware, from heat management and bowls to complete hookah systems.