Perfumers Apprentice Coffee Extra (Clear) & coffee recommendations

[Troutbum]

Anybody use this stuff? When does it start to taste like coffee? I've messed around with it for a couple weeks now in various proportions, and don't find anything remotely coffee about it.

I'm open to suggestions for another flavor that might actually taste like coffee/espresso.

 

[ScotTex]

I just got my order from PA today, I got the same flavor (and a bunch more), but I haven't had time to mix anything yet.
I will say that the Seattle Blend from GV has a good coffee flavor, to me anyway, they mix coffee, tobacco and a 'nutty' flavor together.. it was actually too strong for my taste at first, then I let it steep for a couple of nights and the coffee flavor now stands out.
Gourmet Vapor E-Cigarettes and E-Liquids

Edit: Meant to add, I'm 40 years old and I have always drank plain old, full flavored, black coffee, so I can't recommend a espresso.

 

[banjo]

I second the Gourmet Vapor Seattle Blend - it is excellent & one of my favorite juices. I also mix - 50/50 - FSUSA's CoffeeX & RY4 to get a similar flavor.

 

[Vagablonde]

I also have some of the coffee clear from perfumers..after several attempts now I have given up on it ever tasting like coffee
at least cofee I'm used to having

 

[emilysunshine]

I mixed a little of the coffee clear with some sweet cream flavoring and sweetener. It tastes okay, but I can only vape it when I'm alone. My husband complains that it smells like skunk farts.

 

[VaporSmith]

Same with me with regards to the smell. Of all the flavors I vape, this is the only one the wife complains about.

 

[Neo]

I really like this flavor but honestly I don't know why. I don't think it tastes like coffee and it has a taste/smell I can't put my finger on. Still, I do like it. I add various combinations of cream, vanilla, caramel and chocolate to it though.

 

[justboringsarah]

I add sweetener and sweet cream to Tiramisu and get a pretty good coffee

 

[chainvapor]

Man, I have yet to find a "REAL" Coffee tasting flavor. If anyone has found one, please let us all know! I have LorAnn's Keoke Coffee, and it is OK, but does not really taste like coffee. I have tried a couple others, but they were really YUCK!

CV

 

[intog]

Has anyone tried to create coffee flavor using the coffee infusion recipe? I'm trying it now and will know how it comes out tomorrow night.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

I haven't tried the PA Coffee Extra (Clear), but I have mixed up some of the PA Coffee and Cappuccino and I really like them. I've also tried Lorann's Keoke Coffee and really liked it. I usually mix with a chocolate, creme de menthe, caramel, bavarian creme and sweet cream flavors. A touch of cinnamon works well for me, too.

 

[deback]

I haven't tried the PA Coffee Extra (Clear), but I have mixed up some of the PA Coffee and Cappuccino and I really like them. I've also tried Lorann's Keoke Coffee and really liked it. I usually mix with a chocolate, creme de menthe, caramel, bavarian creme and sweet cream flavors. A touch of cinnamon works well for me, too.

WoH -

Have you tried any of the following PA flavors, and if so, what's your opinion of them?

Caramel (original)
Caramel
Caramel Candy
Bavarian Cream
English Toffee
French Vanilla Deluxe
Toasted Almond
Pecan
RY4

These are the samples I just ordered today from PA. Also, ordered 500mL of 100mg nic liquid, so I guess I'm gonna try this DIY stuff.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

WoH -

Have you tried any of the following PA flavors, and if so, what's your opinion of them?

Caramel (original)
Caramel
Caramel Candy
Bavarian Cream
English Toffee
French Vanilla Deluxe
Toasted Almond
Pecan
RY4

These are the samples I just ordered today from PA. Also, ordered 500mL of 100mg nic liquid, so I guess I'm gonna try this DIY stuff.

Caramel (original) - I have not tried this one yet.
Caramel - I think this is a wonderful flavor. It's smooth and not too strong. Comes out well with coffees, banana, apple, chocolate and tobaccos!
Caramel Candy - I think this is a stronger version of Caramel. It's good on its own, but also blends well with coffees, banana, chocolates and apple.
Bavarian Cream - I love this flavor. It's sweet and mild on its own, but also brings a sweet vanilla flavor to fruits, tobaccos, coffees and toffees.
English Toffee - Another favorite of mine. On its own, it has a sweet taste with a caramel undertone. I also use this with coffees, chocolates and tobaccos.
French Vanilla Deluxe - I have this, but have not used it yet.
Toasted Almond - I have not tried this, but it's on my list.
Pecan - I have not tried this one yet, either. The jury is still out on whether I will or not.
RY4 - I have tried this and I'm still fiddling with getting the taste right. I'm not ready to say whether I like it or not, and I haven't given up on it yet.

 

[deback]

Caramel (original) - I have not tried this one yet.
Caramel - I think this is a wonderful flavor. It's smooth and not too strong. Comes out well with coffees, banana, apple, chocolate and tobaccos!
Caramel Candy - I think this is a stronger version of Caramel. It's good on its own, but also blends well with coffees, banana, chocolates and apple.
Bavarian Cream - I love this flavor. It's sweet and mild on its own, but also brings a sweet vanilla flavor to fruits, tobaccos, coffees and toffees.
English Toffee - Another favorite of mine. On its own, it has a sweet taste with a caramel undertone. I also use this with coffees, chocolates and tobaccos.
French Vanilla Deluxe - I have this, but have not used it yet.
Toasted Almond - I have not tried this, but it's on my list.
Pecan - I have not tried this one yet, either. The jury is still out on whether I will or not.
RY4 - I have tried this and I'm still fiddling with getting the taste right. I'm not ready to say whether I like it or not, and I haven't given up on it yet.

Thank you so much! I'm printing your message now and will keep it with my DIY stuff for when I start mixing flavors.

 

[TL1000RSquid]

My two main goto's for making my coffee blends are FlavourArts Coffee/Espresso and Lorrann's Keoke, I do some of the PA coffee and haven't found the right mixture yet everytime I've used it it hasn't come out right and I've added one of the previous two into it.

 

[sapphyre]

I have PA's cappuccino, and it is STRONG. I have yet to come up with the perfect percentage. I am trying it mixed with sweet cream and a drop or two of sweetener. Still trying! I just ordered the PA coffee flavoring as well. Though I have not tried this yet it smells good, and just as strong smelling as the cappuccino.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

I've had the best luck with PA Cappuccino and Lorann Keoke Coffee at 5-7%. They're both incredibly strong and it's easy to overpower a mix with them. I usually mix them with Bavarian Creme, English Toffee and Sweet Cream.

 

[Troutbum]

maybe I'll try some cappuccino. I don't mind if it's strong, but it should at least taste like coffee...........

 

[AllYourBase]

I wish I'd read this thread before I ordered the Perfumers Apprentice Coffee Extra (Clear).

I bought it because of all of the favorable reviews on the site saying it was exactly like black coffee. This stuff tastes NOTHING like coffee! It literally has a floral/urine taste. It's making me gag!

Note to self: Read ECF reviews, not on-website reviews!

 

[Shantia]

coffee extra clear needs to be used in extremely low doses. 1% is MORE then enough for mixes. I enjoy this flavor and think it tastes like strong black coffee to a T. The reason most people gave it a bad review IMO is because they mixed it at 10% which is the typical suggested starting point from most people when testing out a flavor.

Give it another try at 1%, you might change your mind.