Does this look right to you?

[MarkRNY]

Here's the recipe-

bean espresso coffe diy eliquid recipe – DIY Eliquid Recipes

It's supposed to be coffee based, but the % of coffee flavoring's the lowest. I'm kind of new at DIY so any help would be appreciated.

 

[gpjoe]

Six percent total flavoring is on the low side (some are over 20 percent), but may be perfectly suited to this recipe or the personal taste of the creator.

Best way to find out is to mix some and try it out. You can always adjust the percentage up or down to suit your own taste.

 

[MarkRNY]

I will. The thing that confused me is that the base flavor (Espresso) is the lowest percentage among the flavors listed. It must be kick .... But, I will mess around myself.

Thanks.

 

[gpjoe]

The other thing to keep in mind is that not all flavors are created equal. The coffee flavor from one manufacturer may be much stronger or much weaker (in concentration) than another.

Personally, I have no experience with any coffee flavors, so I cannot comment on the flavor used in this recipe, but again, if I liked the flavor profile of a recipe I would mix it as written and adjust to my personal taste.

Maybe someone else can enlighten us both.

 

[MarkRNY]

Will do.

 

[smacuser]

@MarkRNY Those recipes are also on ELR. Looking at that espresso flavor, out of over 700 recipes, the median mix use is 1%. So, I'm guessing the tiramisu makes up the difference.

 

[MarkRNY]

What's ELR? (this is like a first day at school).

 

[Skeebo]

Keep in mind Espresso FA is very very very strong. At .5% you should get a pretty strong coffee flavor out of it.

 

[MarkRNY]

Had a feeling it was strong. That's good! I like it that way. Thanks.

 

[Skeebo]

Had a feeling it was strong. That's good! I like it that way. Thanks.

The recipe looks interesting, report back on how it turns out. Also, if coffee flavors are your thing coffee liqueur by VTA is one to add to your future inventory.

 

[smacuser]

It's short for e-liquid Recipes. For whatever reasons, we're not allowed to link, though we can post pics. Folks here use it a great deal; list flavors they have and see what others made. You can click on the individual flavors for a complete breakdown. Here's a snap of that page to get you in the right direction. Sorry in advance for the huge pic; I'm on my phone.

What's ELR? (this is like a first day at school).

 

[MartinD]

Fa Espresso is very strong flavor,it will overpower everything if it is used above 0.5%.And it is more like raw coffee beans,not espresso.Working great with tobaccos with just a drop or two on 10ml...

 

[AvaOrchid]

As others have said I strongly imagine that that particular espresso flavor is a very strong flavor so it's probably normal to use it at 1% or less and then you also have the tiramisu which is a coffee flavor as well with some added elements of cream perhaps cinnamon and ladies fingers so that might fill out the rest of the coffee requirement to make it a coffee flavor I personally don't care for coffee flavor so I don't know personally anything about those particular flavors but that's at least what I would imagine.

 

[MarkRNY]

Thanks, smacuser. The recipes are pretty close--and, there it is--0.5 %.

Another thing that made me wonder is that I got this recipe from a youtube vid and he seems to be filling half the bottle with the Espresso, then lists 0.5-



This thread cleared up the comfusion.

Just ordered the flavors today. I'll let you know how it works out, Skeebo.

 

[Letitia]

Personally I'd omit the Smooth, the marshmallow should take care of that on it's own. VT coffee liqueur is great! I use FA espresso by the drop, 1 per 10ml.

 

[smacuser]

he seems to be filling half the bottle with the Espresso

I'm thinking that's VG.

 

[MarkRNY]

Flavors got here, made the recipe as posted above, let it age for a week, and I'm reporting back as promised.

The espresso flavor is VERY strong! My whole house smelled like espresso. Got some on my hands and I smelled as though I spilled a large cup of espresso on my lap.

This is subjective, but 0.5% might be too much. Even with the other flavors, it tastes pretty bitter. All of the other flavors are overwhelmed by the espresso. Kind of dry tasting too. Others may like this, but it's not for me. Think I'll just add 1 drop (small drop) to my old Liquid Barn cappuccino flavor and see what that does. I'll play around with it.

Anyway, I appreciate all of the responses. They were helpful. Hope you all had a Merry Christmas.

 

[Skeebo]

Flavors got here, made the recipe as posted above, let it age for a week, and I'm reporting back as promised.

The espresso flavor is VERY strong! My whole house smelled like espresso. Got some on my hands and I smelled as though I spilled a large cup of espresso on my lap.

This is subjective, but 0.5% might be too much. Even with the other flavors, it tastes pretty bitter. All of the other flavors are overwhelmed by the espresso. Kind of dry tasting too. Others may like this, but it's not for me. Think I'll just add 1 drop (small drop) to my old Liquid Barn cappuccino flavor and see what that does. I'll play around with it.

Anyway, I appreciate all of the responses. They were helpful. Hope you all had a Merry Christmas.

Use one drop per 10 ml, and if that's not strong enough try two per 10ml, etc.,etc., until you get the desired taste you want.