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I did the recommended 20% and it seems about 5% too high (almost tooooooo much flavor) but then again - I remember Boba's being bull of flavor.. Try it with the ACV - I haven't even tried it w/o it but I probably should to see if there is a difference.. Considering I haven't vaped Boba's in over 3 years - this is rrrrrrrrreally close and satisfying.. Something feels missing as far as the exact Boba flavor profile but its nothing that I missed enough to not enjoy this as much as Boba's... I want to say its raisin but not sure (and don't care TBH).. Good luck with the ADV - I did a speed steep in the crock pot and something I noticed was when I smelled the bottle at room temp - didn't smell that close to Boba's but when it was hot - it smelled REALLY close.. I'm guessing steeping is essential.

I did 20% and feel it could definitely be lowered a bit. I was thinking about adding graham cracker and marshmallow to mine.
 
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I did 20% and feel it could definitely be lowered a bit. I was thinking about adding graham cracker and marshmallow to mine.

Can't hurt to try - after the hours and days I spent researching - I think the missing ingredient (which adds up to Ben's story) is Hangsen Magic Mix.. It's quite hard to find even now but one of the notes that people pick up in it is raisin.. I'm guessing if that were added to this recipe it'd probably finish it off.. I may or may not get it to test but honestly I'm happy where its at.
 
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Can't hurt to try - after the hours and days I spent researching - I think the missing ingredient (which adds up to Ben's story) is Hangsen Magic Mix.. It's quite hard to find even now but one of the notes that people pick up in it is raisin.. I'm guessing if that were added to this recipe it'd probably finish it off.. I may or may not get it to test but honestly I'm happy where its at.

Oh really? I have 10mls of Magic Mix that I have yet to crack open.
 
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Oh really? I have 10mls of Magic Mix that I have yet to crack open.

Yup - I've read that's the one.. It's used at 1-2% and doesn't show up until a couple of weeks into steeping (or sooner if you speed steep).. Try it out and let me know. I'd personally skip the marshmellow and graham cracker.. What's weird is I know Boba's unsteeped vs steeped (and so do hundreds of other people that thought they got a bad batch only to know it was fine after a couple of weeks).. I'm guessing its the magic mix showing up after steeping that makes the difference.

https://alltheflavors.com/flavors/hangsen-magic-mix
 

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I know you sent me some in that trade. I mixed some up and went “Hum, this kind of reminds me of Boba’s Bounty “. For real o_O.

I haven't ordered any or put my nose to it but we may be on to something.. I can guarantee that they used SC Black Mile for the base (which is used in Django), they got the cinnamon roll down (which a lot mistake for graham cracker).. I'd bet if ya just lower the Django down to 13% - put 1-1.5% of ACV and 1-2% Magic Mix you'd have a near perfect clone.. I've been vaping this stuff all day w/o Magic Mix and its great as is but I may have to pay and wait for it to come from the UK as there are no US suppliers that have Magic Mix.
 

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Rut roe... I just checked my tobacco flavors. It seems my 10ml of Magic Mix found a new home at your place LOL.

What are the chances? Now both you have 2 pieces of the puzzle but need them both lol Let me know if you find a US supplier - I'm rrrrrrreally not trying to order from another country to get it lol. No wonder Ben had so many problems - Hangsen is notorious for terrible customer service.
 

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    Was it the Django or the Magic Mix that I sent you?
    It was the MM. I remember you posting about the Django.
    Rut roe... I just checked my tobacco flavors. It seems my 10ml of Magic Mix found a new home at your place LOL.
    Well, I think I might have to go do mixing here pretty soon. :)
     

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    What are the chances? Now both you have 2 pieces of the puzzle but need them both lol Let me know if you find a US supplier - I'm rrrrrrreally not trying to order from another country to get it lol. No wonder Ben had so many problems - Hangsen is notorious for terrible customer service.

    Nicotine Giant in South Carolina has it.. I am about to order some now.
     

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    Nicotine Giant in South Carolina has it.. I am about to order some now.

    Thanks!! Crazy they are charging $13.75 for a 30 ml. The UK site has them for $4-5 but then again - I guess it'd end up being that much in time and shipping.. They must know they are the only ones that have it lol
     

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    Thanks!! Crazy they are charging $13.75 for a 30 ml. The UK site has them for $4-5 but then again - I guess it'd end up being that much in time and shipping.. They must know they are the only ones that have it lol

    Shipping from UK will make it pretty much equal to the $13.75, perhaps a tad less.
     
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    Thanks!! Crazy they are charging $13.75 for a 30 ml. The UK site has them for $4-5 but then again - I guess it'd end up being that much in time and shipping.. They must know they are the only ones that have it lol
    Cheaper than this place. They want 19.99 for 30mL. Hangsen Flavor Concentrate Magic Mix
    Hangsen Flavor Concentrate Magic Mix Magic mix is a lucky 7 brand tobacco flavoring. Hangsen flavor concentrates Hangsen flavor concentrates come in *most of the same great Hangsen flavors that you have come to know

    P.S. Lucky 7 does have a touch of cinnamon present in the flavoring.
     

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    Cheaper than this place. They want 19.99 for 30mL. Hangsen Flavor Concentrate Magic Mix
    Hangsen Flavor Concentrate Magic Mix Magic mix is a lucky 7 brand tobacco flavoring. Hangsen flavor concentrates Hangsen flavor concentrates come in *most of the same great Hangsen flavors that you have come to know

    P.S. Lucky 7 does have a touch of cinnamon present in the flavoring.

    Thanks for the info! It's been really hard to find any info on this flavor. It's only been used in 2 recipes on AllTheFlavors and both were Boba clones (and both the same recipe with different percentages).
     
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    Yeah, but if Nic Giant is charging for the signature service due to PACT act, that might add another $7-10 onto the shipment. I haven't checked, though.

    My total after shipping was $19 and change. You are correct though, that could be why they are charging $13+ for the concentrate.
     

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    Just checked and Nic Giant offers a first class option for just $5.70 for one 30ml bottle of flavor (which is about right). I guess they aren't yet adhering to pact act lol. Better get it while it's hot!

    the 120ml is a better deal if you know you'll use it. $48 + $7 first class
     

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    My total after shipping was $19 and change. You are correct though, that could be why they are charging $13+ for the concentrate.

    Can you report back after you get it? No reason we both spend $20 - if that's the missing ingredient I'll buy a couple of big bottles for sure and send you one.
     
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