About MYA

In 1863 Anis Mehio began the Mehio tradition by building his first factory in Lebanon that produced the tobacco burner (Head) which was made from Clay back then.  His son Tawfiq opened the first retail store in Lebanon to sell hookahs.  He instilled in his children the desire to continue building on this tradition which Anis Mehio the second took a step further in 1931 and was the first Lebanese to travel to the (as known now) Czech Republic to manufacture the hookah Base with mouth blown bohemian glass and bohemian crystal.  Unfortunately, Anis the second passed way in a car crash on one of his trips to the Czech Republic in 1957 and since his son Youssef was the only one interested in the family business he took over the tradition and followed in the footsteps of his great grandfather.  He took the business to a different level and started inventing new techniques in how the hookah is made.  He was the first to introduce the hookah pressure releaser, where the old-fashioned way was to lift the stem from the glass so as to release the pressure, now you simply turn a knob to control the pressure inside the hookah.  Additionally, he was the first to build a stem that can be taken apart which made cleaning the stem easy; this invention was a big move in the way hookahs are manufactured.  He also was the pioneer in building the carrying case to protect the hookahs and to facilitate transporting them around.  Today, all hookahs come with a pressure releaser and stems can be taken apart.  Mr. Mehio is very interested in manufacturing hookahs for two main purposes, either for having the best clean smooth smoke or as an ornament in people’s homes.  He manufactures very elegant, and quality hookahs and has custom designed hookahs for celebrities and high ranking government officials in many countries.

WHY MYA?

MYA is a world-leader in hookah design and manufacturing. We are committed to making beautiful, functional pieces and providing unrivalled customer service. Here are just ten reasons to love us:

1. HUGE SELECTION:
   MYA carries has over a 1000 original hookahs, differing in size, design and material. From the stylish MYA Petite to the cute glamorous Mya Bohemian Crystal (26”, starting at $250), all MYA hookahs are suit to all ages taste and budget.
   
2. THE WORLD’S ONLY REAL CRYSTAL HOOKAHS:
   MYA is the only company in the world that makes real-crystal hookah vases, using only the finest Bohemian Crystal. All the pieces are mouth blown and hand-cut, for exquisite results. MYA designs also use the striking overlay crystal: glass crystal fused with colored crystal and then refined with diamond wheels.
   
3. UNIQUE DESIGNS:   
   MYA works with a team of designers to create hookahs inspired by everything from the artistic traditions of the Ottoman Empire to today’s American pop culture. These hookahs are both practical pieces and works of art for the home.
   
4. PATENTED DESIGNS, WORRY-FREE:
   All MYA hookahs are expertly crafted for the most pleasurable smoking experience. Many of our designs are patented or patent-pending. We made them worry-free, too, as all pieces are detachable for easy cleaning, the metals we use won’t rust and every part is replaceable.
   
5. MAKE YOUR OWN HOOKAH:
   Because we know the fun of creating and the joy of owning something unique, MYA lets you build your own hookah from a wide choice of vases, hoses, bowls and stems.
   
6. MYA CARRYING CASES:
   For your comfort and convenience, most Mya Hookahs come with black carrying cases for easy storage and convenience.
   
7. NO-HASSLE RETURNS:
   If for any reason you are not happy with your MYA hookah, simply send it back to us within 14 days of receipt for a full refund within 10-14 days. Please see our returns policy here.
   
8. SECURE SHOPPING:
   All personal data transmitted through our site is encrypted using SSL or ‘Secure Sockets Layer’ technology, meaning that no one other than MYA can see your information.
   
9. EASY SHIPPING:
   MYA ships to all U.S. states and territories within 4-5 days and outside the U.S. within 10-17 days. Please see our shipping FAQ for more information.
    
10. WE’RE HERE FOR YOUR QUESTIONS:
    A MYA hookah professional is available to answer all your hookah questions. Simply fill out the contact form or phone us on (877) 277-8MYA.