Just got a bunch of Nature's Flavors in (finally!!) and mixed up some banana nut bread. How long should I let it steep before trying it? I'm really anxious to try it out since I don't like anything else I have right now.
How much time does Nature's Flavors take to steep?
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Try it now. I try EVERYTHING I mix right away. If it tastes good, great, I will keep vaping it. If it does not taste good I will let it sit for a few days and try it again. Most of the time things taste good right away, and in my experience, steeping will not make a terrible creation taste fantastic. It simply will make somethings taste better, as some flavors take time to develop, especially if you use a high percentage of VG in your mixes.
Thanks. So if I start using it right away I won't disturb the balance of ingredients before steeping is completed?
Shake before trying. You won't hurt anything by trying right away, just be ready for the flavor to change over a week or two. Things get richer.
Thanks. So far it's my best effort to date. I haven't had any luck at all with TPA (my TPA mixes have been pretty offensive), but NF Banana Nut Bread is pretty good so far. If it gets richer it will be perfect.
Good stuff 
I started using nf just because of a friend who was highly pg sensitive, now I use their flavors for everything except when mixing for people who are vg sensitive.
I started using nf just because of a friend who was highly pg sensitive, now I use their flavors for everything except when mixing for people who are vg sensitive.
I've got some banana nut bread & strawberry lemonade from NF steeping at the moment. I haven't even attempted to vape them. Maybe in a week or so.
Still waiting on 2 orders.......first placed on 9/11,& the other on 9/23...........apparently one flavor was out of stock on the first order. They shipped ups two days ago.
Still waiting on 2 orders.......first placed on 9/11,& the other on 9/23...........apparently one flavor was out of stock on the first order. They shipped ups two days ago.
Yeah, I'm sensitive to PG which ultimately led me to NF. Really good stuff, seems easy to mix, isn't setting my mouth on fire, and not a hint of perfume taste. Thrilled I finally found something that looks like it will work for me and super thrilled it's so good. Can't say enough about this stuff so far (best of all, it tastes real).
What VG and nic base do you use? Do you get any throat hit? What flavor percentages do you use? Sorry for all the questions -- I'm trying to get the most out of this.
What VG and nic base do you use? Do you get any throat hit? What flavor percentages do you use? Sorry for all the questions -- I'm trying to get the most out of this.
I was serious about the three week turnaround time They are consistent with me.
Since vanilla tobacco has been my all day vape for about 7 months now, I get four ounces of vanilla. Other things I use for pif, I still buy two ounces at a shot.
They are consistent with me.Since vanilla tobacco has been my all day vape for about 7 months now, I get four ounces of vanilla. Other things I use for pif, I still buy two ounces at a shot.
I couldn't wait. My budget is blown and I can't get anything from TPA right (I know it's possible though) so I was desperate. It is good stuff.
What percentages did you mix at? I started off at 20% since I heard the flavors are a little weaker than others. Seems fine there.
In any case, I ordered 6 flavors (two ounces each).
Banana Nut Bread
Strawberry Shortcake
Danish Pastry
Tiramisu
Date Nut
Blueberry Cheesecake
Plus a bottle of VG.
I didn't trust my mixing skills so I bought pre-mixed flavors.....Worried everything will be too sweet though.
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I was serious about the three week turnaround time
Since vanilla tobacco has been my all day vape for about 7 months now, I get four ounces of vanilla. Other things I use for pif, I still buy two ounces at a shot.
I got my order in a little over week (from placing the order to it arriving). I was so worried it would take a while I ordered other flavoring to hold me over. As soon as I finished the other order I got the notification that my NF order shipped (figures).
I use voidmist nic base, consistent good pricing, I haven't had any quality problems.
% vary, but I tend to do high flavor mixes. Van or black cherry tob I use 8% nf and 12% tpa tobacco blend alc. Carcapp is 9% caramel, 11% cappuccino. Vananaberry is 8% van, 8% banana, 6% strawberry (if you ever have a sweet tooth, this is a good one to make )
Net, I end up right around 20%, same as you.
% vary, but I tend to do high flavor mixes. Van or black cherry tob I use 8% nf and 12% tpa tobacco blend alc. Carcapp is 9% caramel, 11% cappuccino. Vananaberry is 8% van, 8% banana, 6% strawberry (if you ever have a sweet tooth, this is a good one to make
)Net, I end up right around 20%, same as you.
Thanks. Do you use Voidmist's VG as well? The VG I got from NF seems pretty good, though I definitely don't have the experience you do.
One other thing I'm really impressed with -- my mouth is not getting dry at all with this NF flavoring. I guess I'm officially a fanboy now, but I'm OK with that.
One other thing I'm really impressed with -- my mouth is not getting dry at all with this NF flavoring. I guess I'm officially a fanboy now, but I'm OK with that.
Glad to hear some positive reviews on the NF flavors. I just ordered 7 flavors yesterday, really looking forward to trying them. I have not been happy with Lorann and TPA after 3 months of working with them. I just can't get much to taste right to me. I have had some success with Flavour Art. Really hoping NF is the answer to my problems. I have seen a bunch of positive reviews, and a bunch of negative reviews, so we shall see.
The only other DIY flavor brand I've tried is TPA, and I don't like it at all. Even with the juice vendors, the only vendor I've liked that uses TPA in their juice is Good Prophets. The others I have simply thrown away. I might put my TPA flavors up for trade. Really confused why they are so popular here so I'm going to assume I'm doing something wrong.
I don't understand how anybody could not like NF. Seems to be a love it or hate it thing.
Glad to hear it. I am in the same exact boat. I have a TON of TPA flavoring, and I have not been able to get anything to taste even remotely good. It frustrated me for a long time because, like you said, TPA is so highly regarded here, which is why I have tried to many of her flavors (i think i probably have about 50-60 of them now, and many in 30ml sizes). I seriously don't have a single recipe in which I use a TPA flavor at this point. I have had pretty good success with Capella, but was not blown away, and have had pretty good success with FA, which I will continue to try. My best mixes so far have been with Tasty Puff oddly enough. But they have a somewhat limited selection. Hoping NF will open up a new DIY door that will ease some of my frustrations.
TPA obviously makes good flavors, they are the most popular flavor vendor around here, but I am beginning to think I just personally don't like them. I really wish i did, she is about 30 mins away from where I live and would love to continue to support her, but my success to failure ratio with TPA flavors is not looking good!
I get a good pg based vananaberry with tpa (use banana cream), and use their tobacco absolute and tobacco blend alc, though for a straight tobacco flavor I like seedman commercial as the flavor base.
If you want a pg free peppermint, faeries finest is decent.
For vg, I just use rite aid or cvs, both are relabels of humco vg.
If you want a pg free peppermint, faeries finest is decent.
For vg, I just use rite aid or cvs, both are relabels of humco vg.
Thanks for all the info, Mark.
I think the thing with TPA is you have to get the flavor percentages just right. Too little and it's tasteless. Too much and you don't want to taste it. A little sweetener would probably help as well. Just my theory after thinking about it last night. I do think nature's Flavors is more forgiving based on the results of a person with little experience mixing their own.
I think the thing with TPA is you have to get the flavor percentages just right. Too little and it's tasteless. Too much and you don't want to taste it. A little sweetener would probably help as well. Just my theory after thinking about it last night. I do think nature's Flavors is more forgiving based on the results of a person with little experience mixing their own.
So I notice a little bit of a layer on the top. Not sure if it's the flavor or the thinned nic base or the VG. Is there a way to get it to mix better?
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