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BP MODS TMD BORO TANK review by hittman

Hello folks. I’m back with you again for yet another review in a long line of reviews. The past couple months have been rather insane with the amount of new products and samples being sent for review. This time I will be taking a look at the BP Mods TMD Boro Tank that was sent to me by Dovpo in order to provide you with a fair and honest review. The Boro tank is fit for BB style devices. It has a liquid capacity of 5ml and comes with the TMD series of coils. However it is also compatible with PNP and GTX coils also as long as they are below .6 ohms. The tank is made of PCTG and boasts a somatosensory airflow that is easy to adjust. If you’re like me then you may not know what somatosensory means without a little googlefu. For those that don’t want to look it up, here’s a definition that I found. “Relating to or denoting a sensation (such as pressure, pain, or warmth) which can occur anywhere in the body, in contrast to one localized at a sense organ (such as sight, balance, or taste). Also called somesthetic.” Anyway, let’s take a look at the tank and I’ll give my thoughts on it. Since I just recently reviewed the Pulse AIO.5, I went ahead and tested the Boro tank in that device. I also recently reviewed the TMD DOT Tank and some of the information is the same basically but each tank fits in different devices. The two tanks are not interchangeable.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

1* BP MODS TMD BORO Tank
1* BP MODS TMD Pro Coil 0.55Ω
1* BP MODS TMD Mesh Coil 0.3Ω
1* Accessories Pack
2* User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS:

Material: PCTG

Capacity: 5ml

Fit For: BB Style Mods

TMD Pre-build 0.55Ω (RDL)/1.05Ω (MTL) Coil

TMD Mesh 0.3Ω (DL)/0.8Ω (MTL) Coil

PnP VM/TM/TR/RBA Coil

GTX Below 0.6Ω/RBA Coil



FEATURES:

1. Tightness somatosensory airflow, easy to adjust

2. Anti-condensate cotton piece, washable and reusable

3. Compatible with BB Style Mods

4. Fit for TMD Pro/Mesh Coil, PnP VM/TM/TR/RBA Coil and GTX Below 0.6Ω/RBA Coil

5. Supports RDL/MTL/DL vaping

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INITIAL THOUGHTS:

The packaging for the TMD Boro tank is almost identical to the packaging that the TMD Dot tank arrived in. If it didn’t have the name on the box then you really couldn’t tell the difference. It comes in the same orange box with an outer sleeve over the top letting you know that it is in fact the TMD Boro tank and not the TMD Dot tank. They also let you know right on the front about coil compatibility. The back side of the sleeve has the name, contents list, authenticity code, and company information.

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Once the sleeve is removed and the box top lifted then you see the tank, two coils in foil packs, an orange box which contains extra seals, instruction manual, and evidently they use the same card for different tanks since as you can see below there are airflow inserts on the break down but this tank only uses pre-built coils so there aren’t any airflow pins included.

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Just like the TMD Dot tank, the Boro tank is a prebuilt coil tank only and there is no building involved. As a matter of fact, the Boro tank uses the same TMD series of coils. However, the Boro tank is 5ml where the Dot tank was 2.6ml. As I mentioned in my other review, these two are not interchangeable. The Dot Tank is much smaller and will not fit in BB style devices. It has the usual white rubber plug that you lift from the bottom in order to fill. The TMD Boro name is printed on the front and you can see the airflow control on the bottom that allows quite a bit of airflow with lower ohm coils for a nice RDL. Depending on the coil used then the available airflow changes.

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To insert the coils you remove the base of the tank and push in the coil to seat it in the base. On either side of the coil opening there is a condensation pad. These are supposed to absorb any condensation in order to keep from getting it inside your mod. The pads can be cleaned and reused. There is also an extra set included in the spare parts bag. I almost forgot to mention that when you insert the tank into your device that you should make sure the airflow control is facing you so you can adjust it after the tank is installed.

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The coils included with the Boro tank are the .3 ohm TMD coil rated at 30-40 watts and the .55 ohm TMD coil rated at 28-35 watts. Besides being able to use the TMD series coils, you can also use PNP and GTX coils that are below .6 ohms due to the physical size of the .6 and above coils not being large enough on the end to seat into the opening.

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FINAL THOUGHTS:

I had been thinking about purchasing this tank so it was a nice coincidence that I had received it for review purposes. I had already been testing the Pulse AIO.5 for another review so decided to test this tank in it. In the future I also plan on trying it out in my BXR mod. I have to say that I really have enjoyed testing this tank. I don’t know if I’m getting lazier as I get older or what but find myself using more drop in coils than I had in the past. I had already stocked up on some PNP and quite a bit of GTX coils so this tank is a good fit for the coils that I have in stock at home.

I started out testing the .55 ohm coil. Just like with the Dot Tank, I ended up running this one at 32 watts. At this setting with the airflow about ½ open I got very good flavor and vapor production using a mango yogurt mix. Next up after a few days, I switched over to the .3 ohm coil. This was my favorite out of the two. The coil brought out all the flavors I was looking for in this mix and was able to run the output a bit higher at 36 watts with the airflow mostly open. I am currently still running this coil and am really enjoying it. I will be curious to see later how the .3 ohm GTX coil compares to it in this tank.

So, would I recommend the BP Mods TMD Boro Tank for you? If you want a solid tank to run in your BB style devices that you can use drop in coils with and have a few different options on which coils to use then absolutely yes I would recommend it.

I’d like to thank Dovpo and Dorothy for sending the TMD Boro Tank for this review. Thanks also to you the readers. Below is a link to the website if you’d like to see everything that Dovpo/BP Mods/ Across Vape have to offer.

TMD BORO Pre-build Coil Tank – DOVPO Official
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Review:Pager-Style Pod Kit - Rincoe Jellybox XS 30W 1000mAh

The Rincoe Jellybox XS Kit, which features a pager style exterior, Jellybox 2.0 chipset, 1000mAh integrated battery with charging port, 30W output, LED light and 2mL cartridges with RDL or MTL coils.
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Features
• 1000mAh Internal Battery
• 1-30W Output
• Compatible with All Jellybox Coil Series
• Powered by Jellybox Chip
• Digital Tube
• Adjustable Airflow Switch

The design of Rincoe Jellybox XS is inspired by the appearance of pagers, carrying too many memories of Generation X and Generation Y.

The Rincoe Jellybox XS Pod Vape Kit is small and portable enough to take anywhere. It is powered by a built-in 1000mAh battery with a maximum power of 30W and supports Type-C charging. It has button presses and auto-draw vaping modes for you to choose from.

The Jellybox series coils and the upgraded version of Jellybox CHIP allow you to have an unprecedented value-for-money experience, and let the little beast have a bigger cloud!

Other kits you may prefer:
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Flavour Art Panorama, part 2

FlavourArt Panorama, part 2
As I wrote in the first part, we are dealing with simple natural flavours that can be used on their own as well as for home brewing.
This time, the first subject is a Mango fruit, a very popular ingredient in the world of steamers. You can steam the fruit all day long, thanks to the special flavour and aroma of the mango. Slightly tart, not really sweet, with a special taste. It can be used on its own, as it is not a sweet taste. With a little cooling or other fruit, it will push its more expensive flavour counterparts down the line. For my part, it is definitely a recommended flavour, for its good price, taste and smell.
The second flavour is a strawberry, which is a little sweet and a little sour. These notes are quite faint, but the strawberry flavour is somewhat discernible. I have a bit of a problem with strawberry flavours, as they are either very overripe, or they are what you might call "unripe strawberries" which have almost no flavour and become a bit dull after a while. Well, in this case I'd put the flavour somewhere in between, which at 8% blend is more like the fruit in smell than taste. It has a bit of a sweetener taste, which overall isn't that distracting as there isn't much in it. Strawberry also just barely peeks out of the "I'm here but not there" aroma. If you were in the mood for a blend, I'm afraid the fruit flavour would be completely lost in the combination.

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Could my 80vg - 20pg base mix be causing my coils not lasting long enough?

I am starting to think that all my issues I have been having and now I am having issues with my new mod and coils too.

The new mod I have is the geekvape L200 and the Zeus Tank and I am using the Z1 coils the 0.4ohm ones........

So I am finding that my coils are now only lasting 1 or 2 days before I start getting burnt tastes and when I put a new coil in I prime them well and then I also wait and let the juice sit and soak into the coil for about 30 minutes before I then start using the new coil I also start on low wattage too for the first few pulls.......

So I am now thinking that is my juice to thick? Could that be actually the reason why my coils are keep being like this? and only lasting 1-2 days?

I am really not sure I can keep affording buying new coils every few weeks. The Z1 coils are expensive too.

So any advice would be appreciated.

The only downside is I got 4 litres left still of the 80vg/20pg mix - I do not have any 100% PG either, so I can not even thin it out either. So yeah not sure if it is my base mix causing coils to die fast or if it might be something different?

Thanks in advance

Rob :)

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Aspire Cyber S Pod Kit Review By Frenkyou

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Aspire Cyber S Pod Kit Review By Frenkyou

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Hello, today let's take a look at Aspire Cyber S. In this Test I will examine each of the characteristics that distinguish this item. I hope that at the end of this reading you can understand this product, and therefore decide whether to invest in it or not. As always, my opinions are free and based on my personal experience.
• Enjoy the reading.

► Aspire Cyber S; Before starting, let's see together some special features indicated by the manufacturer:

• Leakage protection
• Optional 3ml PCTG cartridge or kit
• Top filling system (side pod 3ml)
• Transparent cartridge design
• 3 different activation modes (auto fire, fire button or fire button + auto fire)
• 360° color LED ring to display battery level and operating status

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► Aspire Cyber S; Packaging:
The packaging shows both sides of the device on the front, both the transparent and the metallic side, in addition there are generic warnings about nicotine. On the back are; the content, the addresses of the manufacturer, the logos and trademarks of the law and still generic warnings.

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On the narrow sides you can see; a stylized drawing of the kit, the main characteristics in the form of icons, a barcode, an indication of the color of this sample (Hunter Green) and the Scratch & Check for checking the originality of the device.

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► Aspire Cyber S; Packing List:
• 1* Aspire-Cyber S Pod Mod
• 1* Cyber TSX Pod Mesh 0.8Ω (2ml)
• 1* Cyber TSX Pod Mesh 1.0Ω (2ml)
• 1* USB Type-C Cable
• 1* User Manual

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► Aspire Cyber S; Specifications:
• Length: 118.5mm
• Width: 24mm
• Thickness: 16mm
• Weight: 54.5g
• Material: Zinc Alloy, PC, PCTG
• Built-in 700mAh battery
• USB Type-C fast charging
• ASP chips
• Selection of the activation mode via 3 clicks of the fire button
• Extensive protection systems (short circuit, overheating, undervoltage, overload, discharge, time out)
• Magnetic pod holder
• Air supply can be changed by rotating the pod (MTL or RDL)
• Designed for MTL and RDL
• Compatible with Aspire TSX Pods

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► Aspire Cyber S; Available colours:
• Gunmetal
• Black
• Hunter Green
• Red
• Royal Blue

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► Aspire Cyber S; First Impressions:
Among the countless proposals for devices with disposable cartridges that have saturated and continue to saturate the market, Aspire is always welcome because their products are always perfected and the design is always more innovative, fascinating and futuristic to improve the vape experience at any level even in basic devices like these. To meet the personal aesthetic tastes of every vaper ASPIRE recently launched the Cyber series with 3 devices; Cyber S , Cyber X and Cyber G which are very similar to each other in terms of technical characteristics but completely different from each other in terms of form factor. Here you can check out my previous Cyber X review

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Aspire has taken care of the futuristic design of Cyber S starting from a classic "vape pen" style rather thin on the sides and with the two shells of metal and transparent plastic that are perfectly blended with each other with smooth curves and with precision of assembly for great portability and for great tactile feedback. In the upper lateral part you can see the only airflow for the passage of air from the outside to the inside where the coil is present. The sizing of the airflow port is compatible with MTL/RDL type extractions and since the TSX cartridges are the same as Cyber X I'm sure of this.

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The Cyber S control panel features a multi-function metal power key that incorporates aspire's new "0I" branding. The button is surrounded by a LED for checking the residual battery level. The transparency of this side allows you to see the liquid contained inside the cartridge, but you can also see a part of the chipset that is located under the power button. Towards the bottom you can see the writing "Cyber S Next Gen Upgrade the futuristic style Neo effect", the writing is above an internal decorative insert that offers shimmering shades of color.

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Through the 5-click power button you can turn on/off the device. With 3 clicks you can select your favorite vape mode, two small internal LEDs emit a strong white light that allow you to view the current extraction setting, while the LEDs flash you can select your preferred mode by pressing the button again, then you can confirm the choice with a further pressure of the key.

• Mode A: Left LED on; the automatic extraction mode is activated.
• Mode B: Right LED on: manual extraction mode is activated.
• AB mode: Both LEDs are on; automatic and manual extraction modes are activated.


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For this test I received the Cyber S version in "Hunter Green" color which is recognizable by the metal part painted in this color and by a silver "Aspire" writing.

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The 5V 2A charging port is positioned on the lower base and allows the 700mAh battery to be recharged in a very short time of just 30 minutes. When you insert the Type C connector to recharge the device, the Led lights show the charge level (even during vaping) as follows:

• Red Led: The charge level of the device is less than 30%
• Blue Led: The charge level of the device is between 30 and 60%
• Green Led: The charge level of the device is between 60 and 100%


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Inside the compartment/pod are present; the puffs automatic activation sensor, the air passage channel towards the coil, and two magnets to keep the cartridge firmly in place. There is a sticker on the bottom of the pre-installed cartridge that needs to be removed.

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► Aspire Cyber S; Disposable Pods:
The cartridge supplied with Cyber S TPD has a black spout that has a comfortable anatomical shape for the lips. After removing the protective sticker on the bottom of the cartridge you can see two different air ducting holes, one hole is bigger (RDL) and one hole is smaller (MTL).

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You can quickly vary the MTL or RDL vaping mode by simply changing the direction of insertion of the cartridge into the mod.

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The kit includes two different disposable Pods (TPD 2ml), both with internal Mesh resistance, one with a resistive value of 0.8Ω and the other with 1.0Ω. Once the black spout has been removed, you can conveniently fill the cartridge through the refill port which is equipped with a safety membrane. One aspect that I really liked is that when filling it is not necessary to remove the cartridge from the device.

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► Aspire Cyber S; Vape test and final conclusions:

I did this Cyber S test at the same time as the Cyber X test and since the two devices use the same cartridges I continued to use the previous cartridges already used in Cyber X. MTL/RDL extraction is equivalent on both devices . I remind you that I used "crispy" aroma diluted 10% in a 50:50 solution of VG/PG with 3mg/ml boost.


Depending on the pod used you can choose between two different airflow options for MTL and RDL by simply rotating the pod 180° and inserting it back into the Mod. The integrated Mesh coils offer a silent hit and with every puff you can taste an intense flavor , with a pleasantly velvety and full-bodied vapor. The level of nicotine present in the liquid is conveyed in a very effective way just like when using advanced atomizers and not simple disposable pods. The 0.8Ω and 1.0Ω Kanthal Mesh coils are very similar to each other especially in MTL mode. The 0.8Ω one logically offers better RDL performance with a slightly hotter vapor. Both cartridges offer crystal clear flavor right out of the box and no weird plastic tastes. You must wait at least 5 minutes the first time you use the new cartridges to allow time for the cotton to soak up the liquid. A very pleasant note is that the cartridges are absolutely free of leaks or anomalous formation of condensation, therefore the compartment / pod is always dry and clean. The internal liquid level is always under control and it is not necessary to remove the cartridge to check it. Also available separately are oversized 3ml cartridges with side filling, the 3 and 2ml cartridges (visible in the image below) are fully compatible with Cyber X and S devices.

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The Cyber S Pod-Mod offers extensive control over the type of draw which can be selected with 3 different activation modes. The modern ASP chip offers extensive security features. The built-in 700mAh battery has excellent durability and guarantees a constant output voltage of 3.4 volts. With 2A USB Type-C fast charging, the battery is fully charged in no time. Aspire's Cyber S is definitely a winner in its category, because it is suitable for newbies who seek both tight MTL vaping and moderately smooth RDL vaping. Thanks to its attractive and compact "vape pen" form factor, the Cyber S can be easily transported and displayed with pride.

I would like to thank Aspire for providing me with the kit. I hope this review has been helpful for anyone looking to purchase the Cyber S.

Thanks for reading.

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Review: Nerd Pod 3500 Basic Kit UK Sale

Hello everyone, what I want to introduce to you today is a compact disposable cigarette, nerd pod 3500, which is a disposable cigarette that can allow you to inhale up to 3500 puffs. The pod part is pre-filled with 8ml of e-liquid, and you can use it for a long time. When the e-liquid in the pod part is exhausted, you can replace the pod again. The biggest advantage is that you can use different flavours.

The 850mAh built-in battery can basically last for a day. If the power is exhausted, you can also quickly charge it through type-c. As a cheap disposable vape that is very friendly to beginners, it only needs to be activated by inhalation and does not require special maintenance.
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In addition, the nerd pod provides you with 24 flavours, which incorporate the taste of fruit, ice, and drinks, and you can choose according to your preference. If you are a 0 nicotine lover, then this 0mg e-liquid will be very suitable for you. The built-in mesh coil can fully heat the e-liquid to bring you the silkiest and most delicate taste.

You can learn more product information at best vapes 2022, or the e-cigarettes you want to know.

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ECF Tutorial - Video Playback

The new version of Xenforo has a very cool option for playing videos.

When you come across a post with an embedded video you can now detach the video from the post and watch it while you continue browsing that page.


How do I use this feature?

I will use a video @Pigs posted last month (thanks Mate! :greengrin: ). His post is here. I've also included a screenshot of his post.

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I've embedded the video from his post so you can follow along.

Login to view embedded media
At this point you can play the video within my post (same as the previous version of Xenforo).

The new Xenforo software has a very cool feature where you can detach the video from a post and have it play in the lower right-hand corner of your web browser (computer) or at the bottom of your smartphone browser.

At the lower right of an embedded video you will see a lightly greyed out icon.
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Hover over the icon and it turns black.
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Click on the icon and the video detaches itself from a user's post and repositions itself to the lower right-hand corner of your web browser or to the bottom of your smartphone display. Like so...
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It works much like PiP (picture-in-picture) on a TV. This is Xenforo's version of PiP.

You can control a detached video as you normally would in any post (pause, play, stop).

Another cool thing about this feature is you can continue reading the current ECF page while the video remains visible, and playing, as you scroll up and down a page.

Clicking the 'X' at the upper left-hand corner closes a detached video window. Closing the video window returns it to the post where it was located.
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If you start playing a video and then detach it the video will continue playing. When you close a video window, and if it's playing, it will continue playing in the post it came from. There are no momentary glitches when you detach, or close, a video that's playing. Playback is seamless.

When you navigate to another ECF page the video stops playing and the window closes automatically.


The end!!! :greengrin:

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ECF Tutorial - Profile Banner

In this tutorial I'll cover another new Xenforo (forum software) feature called Profile Banner.

What is a Profile Banner?

A profile banner gives us the ability to personalize our ECF presence. It's displayed on our profile page and also affects how our user name/member ID is displayed across ECF.

We decorate our homes and decorate over the holidays etc. - - - so why not customize (decorate) our ECF presence?


What does a Profile Banner look like?

If you hover over a member's user ID in any thread you'll see the following (no profile banner).

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Hover over a member's user ID who is using a profile banner and you will see a background image. If you hover over my avatar or user name (to the left of this post) you will see this.

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A member's profile page (your account page) without a profile banner looks like this (screenshot via my computer).

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This is what a member's profile page looks like with a profile banner. Screenshot in portrait mode via my smartphone.

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How do we add a profile banner?

Go to your Account details page. Click on "Edit profile banner" (located just below where you change your avatar).

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The profile banner window opens. Click "Browse" and then select an image (photo or wallpaper/.jpg or .png) from your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Using an image that's at least 1200x700 pixels works best. An image of that size retains its image resolution on your account profile page. Using a lower sized image, like 600x400 pixels, will look funny (pixelated) on your profile page.

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After you've selected an image from your device you can then drag the image to change the focal point of the banner (as noted in the screenshot below). When you are finished click "Okay". Xenforo then saves your image.

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You can change or delete a profile banner at any time. Now you know how to setup a profile banner.

That's it!!! :greengrin:

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Flavour Art Panorama, part 1

Flavour Art is an Italian manufacturer that has been in the vape market for a long time. There are a lot of flavours in their range, usually simple natural flavours. In each part I will present two flavours, as I wrote they will be simple flavours, so I won't and couldn't write a novel about them. The flavours will be blended at 8% in 70VG-30PG base.

The first flavour is flavour art cold pressed lime, which will be a natural lime creation. You will get a delicious and fragrant, yet not too strong vapor that really tastes like squeezing a lime into your glass. It's slightly sweet, not too tart (which I think is a bit lacking), and there's the spicy and oily lime flavor I was expecting. That was the part that really made the flavour unique. On its own it can be puffed all day, but obviously you can get tired of that after a while, although it does give back the fruit flavour nicely. Personally, I'd rather use it in a nice mix, say with a little cooler or other fruit.
The second flavour is the New York Cheesecake which is obviously a cheesecake. Firstly, the cake on the flavour bottle is labelled strawberry, which shouldn't fool anyone as there are no strawberries in it. It's a nice flavour that really is a cheesecake. It's not too intense, but the smell and taste are great to let you know that you're dealing with a pleasantly sweet 'cake'. It can be used on its own if you just want a small cake, but mixed with other fruits it can make a very good mix. I'm thinking here of the cold pressed lime flavouring, which I've added myself to try out.

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ELEAF IORE LITE 2 Pod Kit review by hittman

Hello and welcome back for my latest review for Eleaf. This time I was sent the Eleaf IORE Lite 2 pod in order to provide you with a fair and honest review. The Lite 2 is a very lightweight, portable, and simplistic pod device. It has a 490mah battery capacity and is recharged via the 5V/0.5A USB-C charging port. It only has a single indicator light and has no adjustable airflow. The kit only comes with one pod but Eleaf was nice enough to provide me with two kits and an extra package of pods. The pods have a built in coil and the coil is not replaceable. The coil is a 1.0 ohm mesh coil and the pod holds 2ml of liquid which is a pretty standard size for a small pod device. According to the specifications, the IORE pod is supposed to be able to be filled 10 times before needing to be replaced. I have to think that it depends on what kind of liquid you are using in the pod.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

1* IORE Lite 2 Battery
1* IORE Lite 2 Pod (1.0ohm mesh)
1* User Manual
1* Warranty Card

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SPECIFICATIONS:

Size: 25*14*103mm

Battery Capacity: 490mAh built-in battery

Pod Capacity: 2ml

Coil: 1.0ohm mesh

Output Wattage: 12W max

Charging: USB-C, 5V/0.5A

Filling Type: Side filling

Color: Pink, Black, White, Greenery, Blue

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FEATURES:

1. Super light and portable

2. Pure and consistent flavor

3. Last up to 10 times of refill

4. Simply plug and play

5. Side refilling system

6. 490mAh battery capacity

7. Indicator light function

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INITIAL THOUGHTS:


I have to admit that I wasn’t expecting much from the IORE Lite 2 with it having only a 490mah battery, one pod included, and no airflow or output adjustments. However, after topping off the battery and filling the pod to let the coil saturate, I was pleasantly surprised by the performance. Every once in a while I get a pod device for review that is a perfect fit for me as far as the amount of airflow combined with the right amount of output. I understand that everyone likes something different but this particular one was really a nice vape for me. I’ll go ahead and show you the packaging and the pictures of the outside of the device but there’s just not a lot to talk about on this one so I’ll try to make it as short as possible.

The packaging for the Lite 2 is a very simple box that opens from one end. There is a picture of the actual device contained inside on the front. There is a large warning on both the front and back of the box. The back side of the box has a contents list, specifications, and company information. Inside the box is found the IORE pod sealed in a foil pack much like you would expect to see with a disposable but this isn’t a disposable. The package is ripped open easily and inside is the battery with pod installed. However, there is a safety seal covering the bottom of the pod so you don’t accidentally fire the device before filling the pod.

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The IORE is a very small and lightweight pod device. The body is made of plastic and there is just a single indicator light on the front. No airflow control or output adjustment. I received two samples for this review. One is the white version and the other is the pink. I used mostly the white as I don’t care for pink much at all. One side of the IORE has the ELEAF name printed on it while the opposite side has the IORE LITE 2 name printed on it. Near the bottom is the single indicator light that only illuminates in white. There aren’t different colors to indicate battery level. When the battery becomes completely drained then the light just flashes a few times and doesn’t fire.

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As I mentioned earlier there is not an airflow adjustment but there is a single airflow inlet hole on each side and if you prefer a tighter draw then you can cover one of these holes with a finger to tighten the airflow.

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The pod opening has magnets inside as well as the two spring loaded contacts. At first I didn’t know if there were magnets since the bottom of the pod doesn’t appear to have any so I took a paper clip and tried to see if it would stick to the bottom of the pod and it didn’t but did stick to the inside of the pod opening. It’s hard to tell exactly but I think there are magnets around the contact pins inside the opening. I could tell that there were some kind of magnets holding the pod in place. However there must just be some metal in the bottom of the pod that is attracted to the magnets in the opening of the battery. The USB-C charging port for the 490mah battery is located on the bottom of the battery so you won’t be standing it up while charging.

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The pods for the IORE are disposable and do not use replaceable coils. The pod is clearly marked on one side with the Eleaf name and the 1.0 ohm coil resistance. The pod is a side fill so you will have to remove the pod in order to fill it. I have reviewed a lot of pods and I think the rubber plug on this one is the easiest I have ever used to get a grip on and pull up for refilling. The duck bill style mouthpiece was very comfortable to use and have no issues with it.

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FINAL THOUGHTS:

Every once in a while I get a simple pod that is just a good fit for my style of vaping and the IORE LITE 2 just so happens to be one of those. The slightly restricted airflow matched with the 1.0 ohm coil and a nice output level provided a nice vaping experience for me. I know not everyone likes the same thing but it was a good fit for what I like. Also, from what I have seen online, these are going to be very inexpensive so you could easily afford to have a couple backups to rotate between while one is charging. It’s small and lightweight which makes it a good pocket carry in my experience. I do kind of wish that it had a little more battery capacity but you can get through a whole pod and a little more before it needs recharging.

After filling the pod and waiting a few minutes to get saturated while topping off the battery, I was pleasantly surprised by the airflow and vapor production from this little pod. I honestly wasn’t expecting much with just a 480mah battery. I guess I got lucky because the airflow was just how I like it which is a semi loose MTL draw. I felt like the vapor and flavor production was pretty good using a mint mix that I use a lot at work. After running the pod down about ¾ of the way then I started getting a little gurgling and the output seemed to scale back. At this point I just went ahead and recharged the battery and filled the pod and was back up and running in good condition. This one isn’t going to be good for all day use but would be a good small pocket carry for short trips out and about. Initially I thought it was because the battery was getting low that the gurgling started but after recharging and running the pod down about ¾ of the way again, I refilled the pod without recharging and it vaped fine for a while longer until the battery finally drained and I was forced to recharge again.

Overall, this is really a decent little simplistic pod that would be great for going out shopping or running errands. If I was going to give this one to someone to quit smoking then I would give them two so they can have one charging while using the other due to the small battery size.

I’d like to thank Eleaf and Adela for sending the Eleaf IORE 2 pods for this review. Thanks as always to the readers. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read my reviews. Below is a link to the website if you’d like to take a closer look.

Eleaf IORE LITE 2 Refillable Pod Vape Kit - Eleaf Official Website (eleafworld.com)

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Aspire Cyber X Vape Kit Review By Frenkyou

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Aspire Cyber X Vape Kit Review By Frenkyou

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Hello, today let's take a look at Aspire Cyber X. In this Test I will examine each of the features that distinguish this item. I hope that at the end of this reading you can understand this product, and therefore decide whether to invest in it or not. As always, my opinions are free and based on my personal experience.
• Enjoy the reading.

► Aspire Cyber X; Before starting, let's see together some special features indicated by the manufacturer:

Aspire Cyber X Kit is powered by 1000mAh battery with 2A high speed charging. The Cyber X is perfectly designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, pocket or purse.

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► Aspire Cyber X; Packaging:
The packaging shows both sides of the device on the front, both the transparent and the metallic side, in addition there are generic warnings about nicotine. On the back are; the content, the addresses of the manufacturer, the logos and trademarks of the law and still generic warnings.

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On the sides you can see; a stylized drawing of the kit, the main features in the form of icons, a barcode, an indication of the color of this sample (Coral Orange) and the Scratch & Check for checking the originality of the device.

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► Aspire Cyber X; Packing List:
• 1* Cyber X Pod Device
• 1* Cyber TSX Pod Mesh 0.8Ω (2ml)
• 1* Cyber TSX Pod Mesh 1.0Ω (2ml)
• 1* Collar
• 1* USB Type-C 2A cable
• 1* User Manual

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► Aspire Cyber X; Specifications:
• Dimensions: 71.4x51x20.5mm
• Battery type: Integrated
• Battery capacity: 1000mAh
• Type of vape: MTL/RDL
• Time Out: 6s
• Three vaping modes: Auto, Manual, Auto + Manual.
• Charge rate: 2 Amps
• Charging method: USB Type-C
• Output: Constant 3.4V

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► Aspire Cyber X; Available colours:
• Gunmetal
• Pearl Silver
• Frost Blue
Coral Orange
• Sage Green
• Flax Yellow

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► Aspire Cyber X; First Impressions:
Aspire has recently launched several different Pod devices; Favostix, Flexus, Vilter, Riil and more recently Gotek. The latest pod product line is called "Cyber" and includes the "S", "G", and precisely the "X" version object of this test. Aspire Cyber X owns a futuristic design made up of a combination of transparent plastic + aluminum alloy, it feels extremely solid and luxurious in appearance, this time the company has created a new more refined and squared shape, we can clearly see the details of each component inside the Mod and we can also observe the level of the liquid remaining inside the cartridge. The cartridge used is fully compatible with Cyber S. Furthermore, Cyber X thanks to its design and its compactness is ultra-portable and flexible in use, it fits perfectly in the palm of our hand and easily fits into any pocket.

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Furthermore Aspire Cyber X thanks to the attachment obtained in the upper part of the narrow rear side can be easily worn with the help of the soft and elastic collar supplied in the kit. The hole for the passage of air to the cartridge is obtained on the control panel above the Fire button. The Fire button turns the Mod on/off in five clicks.

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The transparent side with its "X" design allows you to view each internal organ. The level of liquid in the cartridge can be easily viewed at any time. On this panel there are some minimally invasive white writings that recall the new generation of this device, in the center there is a circle with the new Aspire logo (0I) inside.

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With 3 clicks on the Fire button you can select your favorite vape mode, two small circular LEDs emit a strong white light and allow you to view the extraction setting, while the LEDs flash you can change your choice by pressing the button again and confirm the choice by pressing the key again.

• Mode A: upper led on, the automatic extraction mode is activated.
• Mode B: lower led on, manual extraction mode is activated.
• AB mode: Both LEDs on, both automatic and manual extraction modes are activated.

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The "X" symbol is also represented on the metal side and also on this side there is a circle in the center, this time inside the circle is the Aspire writing. There are 4 diagonally arranged LED lights that can show security notifications through different flash and color combinations. In addition, the lights depending on the current charge level emit 3 different colors during vape and during recharging.

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The 5V 2A charging port is positioned on the lower base and allows the 1,000mAh battery to be recharged in a very short time of only 35 minutes. When you insert the Type C connector to recharge the device, the Led lights show the charge level (even during vaping) as follows:

• Red LEDs: The charge level of the device is less than 30%
• Blue Led: The charge level of the device is between 30 and 60%
• Green LEDs: The charge level of the device is between 60 and 100%

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Inside the compartment/pod are present; the puffs automatic activation sensor, the air passage channel towards the coil, and two magnets to keep the cartridge firmly in place. There is a sticker on the bottom of the pre-installed cartridge that needs to be removed.

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► Aspire Cyber X; Disposable Pods:
The cartridge supplied with Cyber X TPD has a black spout that has a comfortable anatomical shape for the lips. After removing the protective sticker on the bottom of the cartridge you can see two different air ducting holes, one hole is bigger (RDL) and one hole is smaller (MTL).

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You can quickly vary the MTL or RDL vaping mode by simply changing the direction of insertion of the cartridge into the mod.

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The kit includes two different disposable Pods (TPD 2ml), both with internal Mesh resistance, one with a resistive value of 0.8Ω and the other with 1.0Ω. Once the black spout has been removed, you can conveniently fill the cartridge through the refill port which is equipped with a safety membrane. One aspect that I really liked is that when filling it is not necessary to remove the cartridge from the device.

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► Aspire Cyber X; Vape test and final conclusions:
For this test I used "crispy" concentrated aroma diluted 10% in a 50:50 solution of VG/PG with 3mg/ml boost.
Depending on the pod used you can choose between two different airflow options for MTL and RDL by simply rotating the pod 180° and inserting it back into the Mod. The integrated Mesh coils offer a silent hit and with every puff you can taste an intense flavor , with a pleasantly velvety and full-bodied vapor. The level of nicotine present in the liquid is conveyed in a very effective way just like when using advanced atomizers and not simple disposable pods. The 0.8Ω and 1.0Ω Kanthal Mesh coils are very similar to each other especially in MTL mode. The 0.8Ω one logically offers better RDL performance with a slightly hotter vapor. Both cartridges offer crystal clear flavor right out of the box and no weird plastic tastes. You must wait at least 5 minutes the first time you use the new cartridges to allow time for the cotton to soak up the liquid. A very pleasant note is that the cartridges are absolutely free of leaks or anomalous formation of condensation, therefore the compartment / pod is always dry and clean. The internal liquid level is always under control and it is not necessary to remove the cartridge to check it. Also available separately are oversized 3ml cartridges with side filling, the 3ml and 2ml cartridges (visible in the image below) are fully compatible with Cyber X and S devices.

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The Cyber X Pod-Mod offers extensive control over the type of draw which can be selected with 3 different activation modes. The modern ASP chip offers extensive security features. The built-in 1000mAh battery has excellent durability and guarantees a constant output voltage of 3.4 volts. With 2A USB Type-C fast charging, the battery is fully charged in no time. Aspire's Cyber X is definitely a winner in its category, because it is suitable for newbies who seek both narrow MTL vaping and moderately smooth RDL vaping. Thanks to its captivating squared and compact design, Cyber X can be easily transported and can be comfortably worn using its fine lanyard supplied.

I would like to thank Aspire for providing me with the kit. I hope this review has been helpful for anyone looking to buy Cyber X.

Thanks for reading.

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Wonder Flavors Single Flavor Tests Series II Reviewed by SessionDrummer

Alright, let's add some MORE to this, the Part II of my Wonder Flavors run. Mixing these up now, and as always, will let them steep 1+ week before testing. 3.5% worked out really good for all of the previous ones, so I'm going to stay at that percentage.


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**Almond Cookie (WF) 3.5% (12-11-22)** -- Yum, yum, and MORE yum. Right away I could tell this one was good, and wasn't going to need any tweaking to get there. An almost perfectly buttery, shortbread cookie, with a sweet almond. The almond was present without being overbearing and/or bitter, and had some creamy aspects to it. The buttery shortbread was perfectly paired with it, and had some good grainy-ness to it, which kept the authenticity very high. There were some vanilla undertones swirling around, but lower in the mix. As it stood, I had an impossible time trying to find faults with this one, as it did what it did, and it did it well. Solo'd it was very good, and didn't scream that it needed to be tweaked, or fixed. Handily done by WF on this one, and leaving it at **9.8/10**.

**Blueberry Smoothie (WF) 3.5% (12-11-22)** -- First one, in this series. Right out of the gate this one hit you with a fairly artificial, and PUNCHY blueberry. I'm not sure if WF tempered it with some currants or not, but the punchy, almost jammy-ness was the star of the show. Now the smoothie was more of a mystery, as it was def. in there, but hard to identify. It wasn't overtly creamy, or tangy like a yogurt, but it stayed there below the blueberry throughout. Despite not being identifiable it was there and did create a semi rich (with mouthfeel) carrier for the blueberry. I personally would have preferred a more natural BB, but mostly artificial is what you got with this one. It was actually good in spite of that. Minor markdowns for the lack of a real "smoothie" only. It felt good at **7.5/10**.

**Bavarian Cream (WF) 3.5% (12-12-22)** -- This one smelled like it might be the most accurate Bavarian Cream I've tested yet, BUT, and there's always a but. BUT, the smell didn't fully translate into the taste. @ 3.5% it presented as a very LIGHT Bav Cream, with many of the darker, somewhat caramel-y, almost brulee type notes that some BC's don't have. Accurate, wispy light, and tasty. Some flavors you know you've under mixed, and can easily be fixed by upping the usage, but this one was just a light flavor. The vanilla was again, very accurate to a true BC, with darker overtones, but without being overpowering. Beyond the lighter taste, it didn't impart a particular rich creamy mouthfeel. If this one tasted like it smelled we'd be in upper 9 territory, but with such a light flavor, I have to click it down a bit. All in, a very accurate BC, slightly creamy, with great darker vanilla / brulee notes. Fairly placing it at a **7/10**.

**Cream Custard (WF) 3.5% (12-13-22)** -- I don't know what YOU think about when you hear "Custard" but I think typically of a egg-ish, maybe pudding-like, buttery, and rich, well .... Custard. This one proved to be somewhat of a mystery, and you'll see why. First off, it was good, ....... very good, BUT, not sure if I'd call it a anything custard. Missing were much/most of the heavier buttery, and eggy elements, which left, a fairly rich, creamy, "something". Def. creamy, def. fairly rich, and it almost seemed devoid of any vanilla, but I thought it was peeking through every once in a while. It had a very unique almost powdered sugar / confectioners sugary type finish which was unexpected, and seemed to REALLY work. Richer and denser than a whipped cream, so it was pushed out of that category, but def. in the rich cream category. Pretty interesting to say the least. @ 3.5% it was as full as it would probably get. Hard to exactly quantify beyond what I've done so far. No eggs or vanilla, but a fairly rich cream/creamery with an almost powdered sugar finish. If you're in the market for a great rich cream, but don't want the egg, sign yourself up for this one. Despite it being named "custard", it didn't feel fair to down mark it too much for that, as it was a great flavor. With that said, it felt good and fair @ **9/10**.

Keep in mind what @Letitia said above on the WF Bavarian Cream review, as this one was similar, and many people may NOT want the overtly, in your face aspect that many flavors deliver, and this one was similar in that respect.


For those like me that prefer a lighter mouth feel that doesn’t linger WF Bavarian Cream is a great option.


**Crepe (WF) 3.5% (12-14-22)** -- I'll start this one by saying it wasn't entirely "crepe-y". It was in the ballpark somewhat, but I was constantly comparing it to FA's Custard with a spicy undernote, which I couldn't fully identify, maybe anise ?? Either way, it was semi creamy, with a light lemon overtone, and some slight bakery, and spice on the bottom. Not terrible, but not really identifiable as a crepe. Surely it could be use as a "baser" to get to a crepe, but not as the main driver. @ 3.5% it felt as present as it could get, and had no off-notes, except for maybe the underlying spice notes. I didn't get any real buttery-ness from it, so that subtracted from the desired profile as well. Average, but not great. Good base, not the star of the show. Placing it at a **6.5/10**.

**French Vanilla (Thick) (WF) 3.5% (12-16-22)** -- I was REALLY looking forward to getting into this one, and the slight delay in posting was because I couldn't stop "sampling" it, hehe. It is and was a GREAT French Vanilla], and honestly, it WAS "thick". I burned through two testers trying to figure out how to explain the thickness, because I was sure the assumption would be that of a milkshake flavor, which this was not. I'm not sure how Wonder Flavors did it, but they made it thick, but NOT into a milkshake. Pretty impressive to my tastes. It had all the characteristics of a good French Vanilla, no overt dairy or milkshake notes, BUT, it did convey a thickness that carried over onto a great mouthfeel. Obviously this would work VERY well in anything where you needed an FV, including anything Milk Shake-y. @ 3.5% this one was very full, fairly rich, and at about mid level sweet. Two testers in, I think I already added a bigger bottle to my cart. No off-putting notes, and it was convincingly accurate, tasty, and clean. The room note, smell, and taste were all spot on, and it was hard to put down. What makes this a real winner is where, and how much you could use it. Nicely done, and placing it @ **9.9/10.**


**Graham Cracker Pie Crust (WF) 3.5% (12-16-22)**
-- I have been obsessed with GC's about as long as I've been with S'mores, so I'm always on the prowl. This one presented as a "foundational" graham cracker. Wait, what ?? Yes, foundational. It had all the aspect of a great graham cracker, BUT didn't fully have the impact, even at 3.5% to carry the full freight IMO. Now, it was not bad in any way/shape/form, as it checked all the boxes, and the only minor markdowns would be for presence, and grain. It didn't really have the grainy bakery nuances that would have pushed it up into the stellar category. Very true and natural tasting, with ZERO off-putting notes, and @ 3.5% it felt at or near it's top end. Now what I REALLY liked was it was DEVOID of any coconut notes, which would completely open up it's usage. It wasn't dry, and I didn't get much if any buttery-ness to it, but more just a great, natural tasting graham cracker. Until I narrowed in on the lack of coconut notes I was going to rate it @ 7.5, but with the no coconut in play, it felt better @ **8.75/10**.

**Orange (Citrus Tangy) (WF) 3.5% (12-16-22)** -- Going into this one, I wonder whether or not it would be LIKE Tang, or Tangy. It turned out to be the latter, with a mostly natural tasting orange, with a decidedly "tangy" finish. I couldn't find any Lemon or Lime, so how they did it exactly MAY remain a mystery. Tang not only has an interesting history, but uses a combination of Ascorbic and Citric acids (plus other ingredients) to give it that punch. Bright, punchy, and I'd say a 75% natural / 25% artificial taste is what this delivered in spades @ 3.5%. Super present, but non-fatiguing, nor hitting the ceiling, and about 2 ticks above mid-level sweet. It's an interesting flavor to taste, as I had aasumed (again) that it would have been a simple Orange with "Tart and Sour" added, but it actually presented as more complex than that. This one was spot on to it's name. No off-putting notes, and hard to mark down. Tang-ily placing this one @ **9.2/10**.

**Orange Juice (WF) 3.5% (12-16-22)**
-- I intentionally wanted to run this one back to back with the Orange (Citrus Tangy), so I could really A/B compare/contrast them. What do you know, everything BUT the PULP !!! This one was exempt from much of the "tangy" that I got from the aforementioned, but it was still really good. Except for orange creamsicles, I don't really dabble much in the orange realm but after these two from WF, I think I might change that. This one was more of an even keeled orange, with about the same 75% natural / 25% artificial as the tangy, and it just tasted like it should. Start to finish, it didn't leave you wanting, and had no off-notes at this weight. Sweetness was about mid level, and much like eating a real orange, the orange citrus notes lingered after you were done. Although this and the tangy presented at about the same ratio of natual / artificial this one would work better where a more tradional orange was needed. Despite NOT being an Orange-Head, I liked this one, and had issue trying to down rate it. For a clean, natural tasting orange, without the pulp, this one gets it done. **9.0/10**.


**Shortbread Cookies (WF) 3.5% (12-17-22)** -- Butter, butter, and MO butter is the word of the day with this one. OK, maybe not THAT much, but this flavor, but you get a healthy dose. Now that's good, because WF kept this one true to a true Shortbread Cookie, which literally has three ingredients. Flour, sugar, butter. All three were present, and surprisingly, not as sweet as I had predicted, with a below mid level sweetness. The "crumbly" aspects of a SBC were captured pretty well, as well as the (duh), butta !!! The butter while predominant, wasn't dominant or overbearing, and sat well in the mix. At 3.5% it was full, and rich, without any off-notes or signs of over-flavoring. Somewhat relaxed, and fairly neutral, which left it as a blank canvas to build from with enhancers, jams, whatever you needs. I didn't get a huge amount of grain/grainy-ness, and not sure if that detracted or not. All in, a nice accurate, true to name Shortbread Cookie, which was a blank canvas to build from. Minor take offs for lacking grains, but that's about it. **8.8/10**.

**Tangerine (WF) 3.5% (12-17-22)** -- This one smelled great in the bottle, and when finger testing, but something got lost in translation when testing. It simply presented as an almost dull orange hue, almost like the base body of "Tang", but missing most of the upper mid and high notes. It's hard to explain, but it wasn't muted, but rather just a non-descript orange-ish, sweet flavor with no real direction towards a tangerine. Maybe a sweetened citrus oil of sorts, but hard to identify with specificity. Would surely work in the low end of a base, but def. not the star of the show, or carrying the main freight of a tangerine. At 3.5% it seemed as full as it would ever get, and at about mid-level sweetness. As a base/r only, would leave it solidly at a **5.5/10**

**Tahitian Vanilla Cream (WF) 3.5% (12-17-22)**
-- Ohh yes, HERE we go. YES, this one is a MUST HAVE. There you go, in the second sentence in the review. Stop reading, go clicky, clicky, buy now LOL. OK, I have to give you more than that, right ? OK, for starters, this isn't what I would call a pure Tahitian Vanilla, BUT, that's OK, because it is a flavor POWERHOUSE. Total stand alone, One-Shot right here people. Tahitian Van actually has lower levels of vanillin, but if I didn't know better, I think Wonder Flavors snuck in a smidge of Crumble Topping in here !!! I'm surprised no one else caught this, as I've seen NO mention of it anywhere, but I'm convinced. This was super delicious, rich, and full @ 3.5% and it tasted perfect at this level. Rich, but not buttery per se, but very full, complex, and did NOT leave you wanting. Many Vanillas with very high levels of Vanillin can be very Vanilla-y, but can come across as thin overall. Not this one. as it was FAR more than JUST a Vanilla. It did have a nice creamy nuance to it, but it really had an impact, and far more so than JUST a vanilla and cream. As a crude ratio analysis, call it a 50% vanilla, 25% cream, and 25% crumble. Now it that doesn't wet your whistle, I don't know what will. Utterly countless uses for this one ranging from everything bakery, to custards, creams, and more, so buy a BIG bottle, as you'll be using it a lot. 3 full testers down, enjoying it, errrrr, trying to find faults with it and I couldn't. If you are looking for a strict, or pure vanilla, this one isn't that, but if you want a deliciously rich, and full vanilla desert, this one IS it. Sorry guys, I can't go lower than **10/10** on this one.

**Vanilla Custard (WF) 3.5% (12-17-22)** -- Alrighty, the LAST ONE in this big ... series, the VC. I think reviewing VC's is one of the HARDEST flavors to review, as what people actually want out of them, varies WILDLY. So there isn't one that the best for everyone. This one to my tastes, was actually quite good, and here's why. It presented as a mix of a traditional eggy custard, and a pudding. The ratio was hard to quantify, but I'm going to settle on 60% Custard / 40% pudding, with the custard obviously in the lead. Although there was some egg-y-ness, it wasn't overpowering, overwhelming, or off-putting (for those of you who don't love the heavy eggy-ness). I think WF did a good job straddling both sides of the road, to increase the appeal. Now if you want(ed) a straight eggy custard, or straight pudding, this isn't for you, but if you're in the middle, I think it will be. At 3.5% it was smack on delicious and full, and had similar nuances like many of the existing VC's, egg, butter, some vanilla, rich, creamy, etc. It was actually below mid level sweet, and I didn't detect any off notes throughout 3 testers (for science and #$%^&). the mouthfeel was great, and with my personal tastes being a custard/pudding mix, I couldn't really mark it down. Just a very slight dryness on the finish, but it was so minor, I hesitated to mention it. For a great, creamy, rich VC, that straddles both the traditional custard and pudding this one might need a spot on your rack. With nothing other than some vanilla swirling around, this one could be push/pulled into almost anything you could want or need. Finishing the series with a BANG, and leaving this at **9.8/10**.

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