Coffee extraction

[bjannr]

I sampled my first coffee extraction. It is very good. I would like to know what if any flavors anyone is adding to the extractions.

 

[Bostonsnboxers]

The only thing I've added so far that I liked is a bit of chocolate...but then I'm a straight up black coffee drinker.

 

[bamsbbq]

i just put some added sweetener and a little bavarian cream..

my coffee extractions have been flavored though...Kahlua, Kahlua French Vanilla and Kahlua Mocha

 

[bjannr]

I hope to do the next one with flavored coffee. But tomorrow I am starting one with flavored tea.
Thanks for the posts.

 

[Momster]

Does anyone find that having freshly and finely ground coffee used on the same day as its grinding to be better for extraction? I tried extracting using a fine ground that had been in my pantry for a couple of weeks and the extraction came out very weak. I'm assuming it's the aged coffee?

 

[bjannr]

I just used coffee that I had been using. I had it in the PG liguid for a week, and I would shake it up daily. I sampled it plain and it was very tasty.

 

[bamsbbq]

i bought those little sample pkgs that are enough to make a pot of coffee...i didnt feel the need to let the coffee to sit in the PG for a week though YMMV

 

[Bostonsnboxers]

I buy fresh beans, grind them coarsely, then soak in a sunny window for 3-4 days. I have tried already ground coffee (flavored) as well. The difference is the same as it would be if you were drinking it.

You will always get more (imo better) flavor out of a freshly ground fresh bean than a grind that's been sitting around for awhile. Just common sense.

Also, be careful about flavored coffee/teas. Read the labels...you'll be amazed at what's in them. The problem I find with some of those small packages of flavored coffee (ie Millstone) is that they don't list what flavors are except for 'natural and artificial flavors', which could be anything (including sugars). Just be aware. Personally I prefer making my own straight then adding flavor to preference...one of the reasons I started diy was to know what was in my juice..not just toss the dice

 

[wizard10000]

That coffee is my all-day vape. I work in VG so your numbers will probably be lower, but I use the coffee extract at 20-25%, 5% caramel, 6% Bavarian cream and 2% cotton candy. Everything but the coffee itself is from Lorann.