I like both. FW is a bit sweeter (red grape), INW grape clear (white grape) has a floral note if you use it at a higher percentage.
Clear has a floral exhale for me but I like that. Think they have a purple/red grape too. Haven't tried it.
Well, this got out of hand quickly. Just updated my flavor stash. Already have 39. How did that happen, and why do I still have a wish list?????
Yes; it's a reputedly significant coil gunker. Mostly because it uses fructose (a sugar) as the sweetening agent. That makes it a double "NO" for me.
I hope you are not disappointed with the TFA-Green Tea, Fran. I like both TFA's GT, and also their Earl Grey Tea. Their Black Tea is just down right nasty to my palate. For GT and EGT, start at 4% (if doing single flavor testing), and go from there.
I have not been big on fruited teas, so I tend to use them as stand-alones, or mix with a bit of fresh mint or occasionally honey (though I am guessing honey is not exactly in your wheelhouse
). A gentle application of a light cream can be kind of nice for a change too. A dash of horchata might send it in the direction of a chai tea (but would probably need a smidgen of clove and ginger too). 
You won't be sorry. It's that good.
Got FW White Grape on wishlist for now.
Yes,just reading that.........
Thanks,Joel. Upped the TFA Green Tea to 30ml. Pretty sure I tried the Earl Grey at some point and didn't like it.Yes; it's a reputedly significant coil gunker. Mostly because it uses fructose (a sugar) as the sweetening agent. That makes it a double "NO" for me.
I hope you are not disappointed with the TFA-Green Tea, Fran. I like both TFA's GT, and also their Earl Grey Tea. Their Black Tea is just down right nasty to my palate. For GT and EGT, start at 4% (if doing single flavor testing), and go from there.
I have not been big on fruited teas, so I tend to use them as stand-alones, or mix with a bit of fresh mint or occasionally honey (though I am guessing honey is not exactly in your wheelhouse
I haven’t considered using as a “bandaid” or fix. I’ll remember to try it this way. I’ve always thought to use a bit when I want blending opposed to layering and / or, as your mentioned, rounding out those sharp notes etc. Thanks for sharing though! Might be just what I need in a few mixes I’ve pushed aside, not sure what to do with.I use TFA-Smooth, the same as @dc99 described:
In my experience:
It is good for softening sharp/harsh notes. It can also be useful for taming(muting?) high notes and allowing background notes to come through better. Comparing it to FA-MTS vape Wizard is pretty solid (though I don't know if it uses the same taste bud receptor "novocain" principle).
It has no sweetness of its own; but it can allow preexisting sweetness to stand out more, as it dampens the sharp notes.
I used it a fair amount, during my early days of mixing, when my flavor stash was more limited. But, as my stash grew, I found that I could get similar/better results by using a different concentrate, and/or adjusting flavor percentages.
More recently; I find less use for it. It can still be useful, as a band-aid of sorts, to resurrect/redeem a "less than ideal" experiment. It is less of a go-to ingredient; and more of a last-resort rescue ingredient.
I do still like to have it available in my stash. As, it can give a second chance to disappointing concentrate; or help make a concentrate more versatile.
I was thinking I actually didn't have much use for the Smooth as I like the sharp notes. It might be good to try in a mix that would otherwise go right down the drain.
I know natural cherry is rather MIA in DIY but from your review it sounds like pom might be a great natural cherry booster. Would you agree?
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Check out my pistachio gelato. It’s tasty! I linked the original recipe in which I had to sub FA pistachio initially. I made a few minor adjustments. I’ve mixed using both pistachios and they both work great. I need to mix more of this one as I’m completely out atm. This was in daily rotation for a couple months. Time to bring it back
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