Hello from NJ! Question on "Steeping" and El Toro

[eyesacky]

Hi everyone!

I'm somewhat new to vaping, and have used e-cigs on and off for about 9 months or so, mostly to get off of analogs. My setup of choice is a Volt manual (I think it's a KR808 type?). Upon joining this forum, I noticed all the buzz about the El Toro e-juice and ordered three samples, Cigarillos, Virginia Prime and Guevara. He also shipped me a small dropper bottle labeled Virginia Prime 12mg -- is this a sample or something I'm supposed to mix with something else? I noticed the other bottles (10ml) do not have droppers. Am I supposed to use my own dropper? I have never had a juice with no dropper before so I'm a little confused Thank you for bearing with me haha.

Also, I see people talking about steeping -- is there something I'm supposed to add or mix with this juice? I've read a bit about steeping that sounds like it's more like letting wine breathe -- or maybe that some juice makers make each batch so fresh that the user must allow time for the flavors to meld together like soup or chili. I've also seen what I interpreted as people mixing ingredients to make the El Toro juice, which confused me because these ones have to other parts unless that's the 4th vial, but I don't think that's so, especially since the three I ordered are samples and I would think samples would be ready to use.

Anyway, before I continue rambling, I just wanted to say WOW House of Liquid ships fast! And thank you in advance for your help guys.

Cheers,
Isaac

 

[bruiser]

I've never tried El Toro, so won't comment on that.

Steeping is letting the liquid set for awhile. Some liquids are ready to vape when you get them, and some aren't. Most of the liquids I've had to steep have taken about a week to be ready to vape.

 

[eyesacky]

Ah, ok. Thanks for your help! I've seen people post about steeping with lids on and off, is there one that has a desired effect? I'd assume lid off would thicken it, perhaps concentrate the flavor a bit. Or maybe does the juice need to aerate in order for the proper taste?

 

[Caridwen]

There's really no hard and fast rule. Some people tell you to place the liquid in a cool, dark place. Others say to take the cap off for a day or two. With liquid that's made to order, flavor is enhanced somewhat if you let them steep (sit).

Some suppliers sell dropper bottles or you can get a needle tip bottle. That's easier for filling cartomizers.

 

[eyesacky]

Ah, that's a good idea with the needle tip! Would I need a different dropper or syringe for each flavor?

 

[TheToolMan]

Can't help you with the vendor never tried them, but just wanted to say hi to a fellow NJ resident

 

[Felonyruckus]

Sounds good, I'll have to try them out

 

[STVNMR]

Though I haven't found much difference in steeping juices other than DIY blends, a lot of people swear by it. Everyone has a different method (cap on/off, cool storage, quick nuke in the microwave, etc.), but I find that most juices have enough time to steep during shipping for my own preference. I also have to wonder whether leaving e-liquid uncapped is a good idea considering VG and PG are both hygroscopic. If you do leave the cap off, I'd recommend you do it in a dry environment.

It's hard enough waiting for the juice to arrive anyway. I'm not waiting any longer!

 

[eyesacky]

Though I haven't found much difference in steeping juices other than DIY blends, a lot of people swear by it. Everyone has a different method (cap on/off, cool storage, quick nuke in the microwave, etc.), but I find that most juices have enough time to steep during shipping for my own preference. I also have to wonder whether leaving e-liquid uncapped is a good idea considering VG and PG are both hygroscopic. If you do leave the cap off, I'd recommend you do it in a dry environment.

Interesting to know -- maybe that's why vaping dries out your throat a bit because it sucks the moisture out of you?

It's hard enough waiting for the juice to arrive anyway. I'm not waiting any longer!

Haha totally agree with that! Just goes to show the immediate gratification-seeking habits of smoking lol :O

Can't help you with the vendor never tried them, but just wanted to say hi to a fellow NJ resident

Oh wow, hey! I'm in Cherry Hill! Right in back of Planet Fitness haha! Good to see a fellow Jersey vaper