Random DIY mixing and More

[NolaMel]

@hittman I’m going to work on a couple new tea recipes. If you want to give it another try you will have to pick up a small bottle of FA Black Tea.

I have the FA. You’ve had success with it?

 

[NolaMel]

You could try Freshpie's milkshake base. I am not an expert on milkshake bases but this one has great reviews.
Cream (Milky Undertone) (PG) (OOO) 1.5%
French Vanilla Ice Cream (Hangsen) .75%
Vanilla Ice Cream (LB) 3%

It’s good, but I prefer Ceecee’s by a wide margin. Hers seems to hold its own better when adding fruits, to me

 

[FranC]

I have the FA. You’ve had success with it?

Yes. Only Black Tea I use.

 

[FranC]

It’s good, but I prefer Ceecee’s by a wide margin. Hers seems to hold its own better when adding fruits, to me

It is better, it has a base which I think most recipes need. The base is the biscuit.

 

[NolaMel]

Yes. Only Black Tea I use.

I’ll give it another go. I got that, Eisai, FE green tea, and Stixx turners tea all at the same time. My note taking wasn’t very good back then, so I’ll need to start fresh.

 

[NolaMel]

It is better, it has a base which I think most recipes need. The base is the biscuit.

That’s what it is! I couldn’t find the right words. I was going to say more rounded out, with staying power. For me, it doesn’t get “lost” when I add fruits.

 

[AngeNZ]

Trying Pur Boysenberry Preserves... seems a bit weak (but my taste is off today) I put a couple extra drops in the tank anyway.

I use it at 4 or 5% for an rta - and it needs a week to thicken and sweeten. PUR Boysenberry is my favourite berry though, it doesn't have the jaminess/sweetness of Pur boysenberry preserves.

 

[FranC]

Any ideas on a base for a simple fruity black tea. Not looking for anything sweet. Nothing overpowering either. Not wanting it to be tasted over the main mix. Any thoughts?

 

[vaper1960]

Any ideas on a base for a simple fruity black tea.

This might sound like exactly what you don't want but if you used it in very low %... peach.

 

[vaper1960]

Can someone explain to me the difference between marshmallow and meringue flavors? I haven't really tried either (except a pre-made Smores juice) Which one is sweeter?

 

[FranC]

This might sound like exactly what you don't want but if you used it in very low %... peach.

I’m looking for a base like Biscuit,Cookie etc. Fruit does not make a base (for me). Not to mention I can’t vape peach....LOL

 

[FranC]

Upon consideration I think graham cracker or cereal in a small % would do the trick. I’ll have to work on a simple recipe or two.

 

[NolaMel]

Upon consideration I think graham cracker or cereal in a small % would do the trick. I’ll have to work on a simple recipe or two.

If you use one of those as a base, not a perceived flavor... how do you pick your starting %? And, what about Biscuit makes it not an option?

 

[hittman]

I’m no where near an expert but would never have thought to use graham cracker, biscuit, or cereal in a tea recipe.

 

[vaper1960]

I misunderstood (no wonder I didn't get why you said "base"... I get it now) I would try cookie (less sweet shortbread) Graham cracker might actually be too bland. Maybe a tiny bit of cream too.

 

[NolaMel]

I’m no where near an expert but would never have thought to use graham cracker, biscuit, or cereal in a tea recipe.

That’s why I was picking her brain . I usually really like her recipes, so it would be helpful to learn some of her tricks.

 

[vaper1960]

So I've been asking about "creamy" flavors (custard, bavarian cream, marshmallow, meringue...) I just got my answers in a video (Wayne... DIYorDie) Not a full review but gave me a general idea. He talks about CAP, TFA and FA mostly. It also helped me understand why some custards are too much for me.

 

[FranC]

If you use one of those as a base, not a perceived flavor... how do you pick your starting %? And, what about Biscuit makes it not an option?

The black tea is a pretty strong favor that I’m pretty sure will overtake 1% graham clear or cereal easily.Biscuit is an option also. I was just looking for something different to try.

 

[PapawBrett]

That’s the one I have saved in my recipes. I don’t see any gelato in it.

Acetoin and Diacetyl free version of VBIC. Not really fond of it, but I am fond of me.

 

[FranC]

I’m no where near an expert but would never have thought to use graham cracker, biscuit, or cereal in a tea recipe.

Think of it as the foundation your recipe stands on. A base. Sometimes you use a base for taste also and sometimes you just want It there but not tasted.