My Boba's clone

[HandbananA]

i just received some bobas and gorilla juice and it taste almost nothing like it did the last time I ordered it. This batch of bobas seems to be lacking the graham cracker and honey notes and all I'm really getting is a raisin/prune flavor and smell with a touch of mustiness. The gorilla juice is severely lacking in the banana flavor. The last batch I got tasted great and it had a strong banana runts flavor to it. I'm so disappointed in what they sent me this time.

 

[NamVet68]

i just received some bobas and gorilla juice and it taste almost nothing like it did the last time I ordered it. This batch of bobas seems to be lacking the graham cracker and honey notes and all I'm really getting is a raisin/prune flavor and smell with a touch of mustiness. The gorilla juice is severely lacking in the banana flavor. The last batch I got tasted great and it had a strong banana runts flavor to it. I'm so disappointed in what they sent me this time.

You must have gotten a fresh batch. You have to let it steep.... all AV juices take time to develop their characteristic flavors. Just take the tops off and put them in a dark place (not the refrigerator) for a day or two, re-cap, and then shake them thoroughly every few days to help speed up the process. Revisit them in a week or two... I can assure you that they will be better....and will continue to get better over time.

 

[manglepup]

My first and only bottle of Bobas (bought in March of this year) was sweet and had the noticeable graham flavor only in its first two weeks. After that it had a more dry raisin like flavor. I preferred it fresh. Just throwing in my two cents.

 

[Marjolein]

Thank you all for your replies, I really appreciate it! I'll look for tobacco absolute at PA.

 

[Widowmaker_]

Has anyone used TFA TA Blend 10% PG.? I have some and want to mix a sample of it on it's own to see what it tastes like. What % range should I mix it?

 

[HandbananA]

Tobacco Absolute - One Stop DIY Shop Store
is this the right stuff?

 

[glassmanoak]

Sounds like the Pure TA, which has to be diluted a lot. It might be tough to handle, IMO.

 

[fogMann]

My first and only bottle of Bobas (bought in March of this year) was sweet and had the noticeable graham flavor only in its first two weeks. After that it had a more dry raisin like flavor. I preferred it fresh. Just throwing in my two cents.

That's my feeling as well. I have a bottle that is now a month old and I liked it better fresh. Although, it's still very good. Same with Gorilla Juice.

 

[NamVet68]

Tobacco Absolute - One Stop DIY Shop Store
is this the right stuff?

I think its the same stuff, but its cheaper directly from PA (this is the stuff I use):
Perfumers Apprentice - Tobacco Absolute (1. Pure)

Since you use so little of it, the small 4ml bottle will last you for YEARS!

Have fun

 

[buffaloguy]

Namvet it right. The first bottle of ta pure is the one I still use and I bought it back in Feb 2012. Its still about half full and I use it in alot of vapes I make.

Nam, you do the same as I. One drop in 10ml didnt cut it for me. I use two usually also.

Have you given any thought as to what the other VG ingredients in bobas might be? Are the others used in slohand's #7 PG based flavorings? or are they alc?

 

[NamVet68]

Have you given any thought as to what the other VG ingredients in bobas might be? Are the others used in slohand's #7 PG based flavorings? or are they alc?

I used PA flavorings for the Coconut, Graham Cracker, and Marshmallow...I think they are alcohol-based...if not, there's wouldn't be that much PG (or other carrier) in them to worry about.

I figure that AV's flavorings are alcohol-based as well - I think its still considered 100% VG because the alcohol is basically just a carrier for the flavors, and I think part of the steeping process is the alcohol evaporating and the flavors working their way into the VG. I think that's also what contributes to the "perfumy" flavor/smell of many fresh juices - the alcohol is still evaporating.

That's probably why it helps to leave the cap off of fresh juices for the first 24-48 hours after you get them, or running them through an ultrasonic cleaner - it speeds-up the evaporation process.

 

[HandbananA]

For the first time today I actually got the cotton candy flavor note from bobas. Dunno if this had anything to do with it but I left my dripping atty in my car while I was grocery shopping, when I got finished and took a puff there it was.... a cotton candy/brown sugar taste. I always thought it was weird how some recipes used cotton candy as an ingredient but now I understand why.

Recipe Idea 4 ingredients
Tbac Absolute
Graham Cracker
Brown sugar or maybe molasses?
Cotton Candy

 

[Aal_]

I got the TA PG from TPA. Would that work? Alcohol cannot be shipped overseas that's why.

 

[NamVet68]

I got the TA PG from TPA. Would that work? Alcohol cannot be shipped overseas that's why.

It should still work. TA is so strong, I don't think it matters what its diluted with. If you know what the percentage of the dilution is, it would help, but I always try to err on the side of using too little than too much.

Good luck

 

[buffaloguy]

Makes sense. I simply use heat for my juices but I agree on the evaporation thoughts. Im gonna order bobas tomorrow so hopefully I can be more help on all this later this week. I have some thoughts on ingredients some have not used in this thread, or mentioned, but I want to wait till I have the real thing in hand.

I used PA flavorings for the Coconut, Graham Cracker, and Marshmallow...I think they are alcohol-based...if not, there's wouldn't be that much PG (or other carrier) in them to worry about.

I figure that AV's flavorings are alcohol-based as well - I think its still considered 100% VG because the alcohol is basically just a carrier for the flavors, and I think part of the steeping process is the alcohol evaporating and the flavors working their way into the VG. I think that's also what contributes to the "perfumy" flavor/smell of many fresh juices - the alcohol is still evaporating.

That's probably why it helps to leave the cap off of fresh juices for the first 24-48 hours after you get them, or running them through an ultrasonic cleaner - it speeds-up the evaporation process.

 

[Aal_]

Boba is back in AVE, but no european reseller, or even american seller who sells overseas? Does someone know of any? I would to re-experience the flavor!

 

[shlomsi]

Boba is back in AVE, but no european reseller, or even american seller who sells overseas? Does someone know of any? I would to re-experience the flavor!

AVE themselves ship international.
Edit: THEY DON'T, i fell for a copycat site, sorry.

 

[catalyst]

Boba's is Vanilla Tobacco, Chocolate, and Butterscotch.


(I'm at work now so I don't have my recipe, it's tacked up in the shop. If anyone is interested, I'll post it when I get home tonight.)

 

[Koman]

AVE themselves ship international.

That is great to know!

 

[BlueSnake]

Boba's is Vanilla Tobacco, Chocolate, and Butterscotch.


(I'm at work now so I don't have my recipe, it's tacked up in the shop. If anyone is interested, I'll post it when I get home tonight.)

I am not good at identifying flavors in eliquids. But since you mention it I can taste all of those in Boba's. I look forward to seeing your recipe.