Delayed Gratification is so hard.....

[glowplug]

I know I am supposed to let the liquid steep. It comes with a warning that it was made to order and should steep at least 2 weeks but darn, that is hard! I want to try my new "that juice" from ecblends. Anyone know what it is like? Maybe some info will make me less impatient. Doubt it, but it is worth a try!

In the same shipment: Dragon's Crown, Dragon's Cafe, and RY-4. Life can be so unfair at times.

 

[dchest02]

I always try juice right out of the mailbox, just go for it. Next order you should pick up some dragons blood, good stuff!

 

[glowplug]

Been there, done that dchest, just haven't ordered the T-shirt yet! I love this company. I haven't found anything I didn't like. However, there have been a few duds from another, fine company. In fact, I haven't enjoyed anything from them. Little to no flavor, leaky bottles etc. I use them as a "nic base" and add vanilla, chocolate or key lime to them and they are OK. No names mentioned because I never asked them to fix the problem and they are probably not to blame. Probably just my taste buds except for the leaky bottles.

 

[DanMcVap]

Sorry, I don't mean to hijack the thread, but what is steeping?

 

[440BB]

Steeping is letting the juice flavors meld together, using time, heat or even an ultrasonic cleaner. My method is to take the top off for a day, then close and shake, and give it a couple more days. This is most helpful for tobacco blends in my experience. Fruit and menthols seem to be pretty good to go right away. Some juices use an alcohol based flavoring and airing it out helps reduce that overtone as well as a flowery taste.

 

[glowplug]

Hi Dan! Welcome from one newbie to another!

Steeping is letting the juice sit and "mingle" flavors. If you don't like a new flavor (or even if you do), just put it into a cool, dark place for a week or a month and then try it again. Many people say the flavors improve, mellow or get stronger with age. I ordered these from a store that recommends steeping for their flavors since they are made to order.

Sometimes you are supposed to leave the top off but I don't remember why. I just took the tops off my new flavors and with let them breath for a few hours today. I love ecblends flavors and I want the best from them. HOWEVER, I am certain I am going to put at least one of them into one of my new MT3S tanks today and enjoy the heck out of it!!!

 

[Thrasher]

nuke up a bowl of really hot water let the bottle sit for a bit shake it and repeat a time or two. not perfect but works good for a rush steeping.


caps off help perfumy liquids lose their chemical flavor sometimes.

 

[Orobas]

I love ECB, but yeah any dragon series liquid needs a week and the RY4 needs two

:/ bummer dude. try some fruit smoothie next time, it's good out of the box.

 

[Heavyrocker]

Steeping is simply air getting at the juice and altering the flavour,you can just take the cap off overnite and its done.

 

[dchest02]

I've found that Dragons Blood needs a good month or so before the flavor really peaks. Also, it is the only juice that goes exclusively in an RDA. I have an Igo-L specifically for the Dragons Blood.

 

[Discord]

I use an ultrasonic cleaner to speed things up... after using this method for a couple months, I've found that if I run a new juice for about 1-2 hours, it tastes CLOSE to a fully time steeped juice. They still get a bit better over time, but it shaves off a lot of time. Usually less than a week to get to the full flavor for juices that usually takes 2-4 weeks.

 

[glowplug]

I've found that Dragons Blood needs a good month or so before the flavor really peaks. Also, it is the only juice that goes exclusively in an RDA. I have an Igo-L specifically for the Dragons Blood.

dchest, what is an RDA? I just can't figure out on my own and my searches have been nothing but frustrating. Hope is isn't a dumb newbie question, but if I learn something, I can handle being a dumb newbie!

 

[skyztheLynnit]

Steeping is simply air getting at the juice and altering the flavour,you can just take the cap off overnite and its done.

Negative ghostrider..
I've had to let 2 out of the 3 dragon series steep for at least 2 weeks before they were even vapable.. in the description it said they were creamy .. i didn't even taste THAT for a month.. it's a necessary evil for some juices..

 

[skyztheLynnit]

dchest, what is an RDA? I just can't figure out on my own and my searches have been nothing but frustrating. Hope is isn't a dumb newbie question, but if I learn something, I can handle being a dumb newbie!

Rebuildable dripping atomizer.

 

[Myrany]

Sorry, I don't mean to hijack the thread, but what is steeping?

My experience is most juice improve with age. Put them in a cool dry place and shake them now and then. How long depends on what it is.

My DIY juices are what I am most familiar with

Fruits are ok when first made
After one day steeping they are noticeably better
After 1 week steeping they pretty much are as good as they will get
The exception seems to be Banana flavors which seem to work like dessert flavors rather than fruit.

Dessert flavors
REALLY need to steep a week to be good
at 2 weeks they are noticeably better
At 1 month they are as good as they get

 

[Ryan1888]

I will also try some of the liquid as soon as it arrives then tuck the rest away for at least a week. The majority of the time, the difference in flavour is not huge but noticeable.

Now, If I know I love a juice then I will always order two bottles which means I always have a steeped bottle at the ready.

 

[MamaTried]

>Delayed Gratification is so hard.....

whew! i thought this was going to be another Fasttech thread

>I've found that Dragons Blood needs a good month or so before the flavor really peaks.

good to know. i have this and some of the other Dragons that i'll have to be more patient over.

 

[glowplug]

Rebuildable dripping atomizer.

thank you. that was my guess but I was not certain. I haven't dripped yet and may not. Then again, I may!

 

[RoseB]

Just go ahead and try a little. How are you supposed to know it's gross without steeping? Maybe I am just a sicko, but it's kind of amazing when you try a spanking new bottle and it's gross. Set it aside for a while....then ta da! It's yummy.

 

[DoogieTony]

I haven't dripped yet and may not. Then again, I may!

You might want to schedule a doctors appointment.

But seriously, rda's are quite nice when they're set up properly but it takes a bit of practice and patience (and a way to check resistance).
If you want to try dripping and not need to rebuild one yourself, you could grab a regular dripping atomizer and give it a go. It a great way to test flavors to see if they're ready (like your dragons blood).