Steep as needed ????

[yooperdad]

I see the use of the word "steeping" or the phrase "steep as needed" in discussions about different juices.

Can someone explain what this means or how it is done?

Thanks.

 

[j3illy]

"as needed" for the reason that some some juices should taste fine right after you make them (fruity for example). other juices w/ more complex flavors will taste better as days/weeks go by, but it's all just a matter of one's personal taste. steeping is by no means "required", but it can definitely be preferable in some cases.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

Steeping refers to letting the juice age like wine. Most people say that the juice flavour benefits from this - some say it strengthens the flavour, while others say it mellows (blends) complex or harsh juices.

You can steep by just putting the bottle aside for a while (a few weeks) in a cool, dark area. Others soak the bottle (juice inside) in a warm (or hot) bath of water for 20 minutes or so. There are also some other techniques, all with the same goal - make the juice taste better.

So, while it's a known thing (and really couldn't hurt any juice), there isn't one absolute process for doing it.

Hope that helps.

 

[The Ministry]

Steeping literally means "just leave it" - is the basic of answers.

I "steep" some bottles by leaving them to, well, sit and do nothing, in a dark dry place.

Airing is kinda the same, but taking the top off and allowing the air to get at the juice overnight.

It's basically allowing the liquid to settle and blend - much like a joint of meat cooked with veg in a slow cooker for hours really brings out the taste

 

[BillyWJ]

I see the use of the word "steeping" or the phrase "steep as needed" in discussions about different juices.

Can someone explain what this means or how it is done?

Thanks.

Steeping is the process of allowing the flavors to mix together chemically. The more complex flavors need more steeping time, simpler flavors less, but that's not a hard rule, each flavor is different.

The process itself is easy - Shake the bottle, uncap it (take the dripper off if it has one), and put it in a dark drawer or cabinet for a few days to a few weeks. I usually recap mine after a couple of days. You should shake them every day, but I forget.

Some of them will change color, which can tell you it's ready, some you can tell by it's smell, but usually it's trial and error if it's a new juice. I try most of mine right away, to have something to compare to.

Keep in mind too the transit time for it to get to you - some only require a day or so, so they may be steeped by the time they reach you. The more expensive juices will have their "birth" date on them, so you know how long they might need. 5 Pawns, for instance, is steeped for a month before they ship it to you, so it's good to go right away.

 

[Buggainok]

Steeping is the process of allowing the flavors to mix together chemically. The more complex flavors need more steeping time, simpler flavors less, but that's not a hard rule, each flavor is different.

The process itself is easy - Shake the bottle, uncap it (take the dripper off if it has one), and put it in a dark drawer or cabinet for a few days to a few weeks. I usually recap mine after a couple of days. You should shake them every day, but I forget.

Some of them will change color, which can tell you it's ready, some you can tell by it's smell, but usually it's trial and error if it's a new juice. I try most of mine right away, to have something to compare to.

Keep in mind too the transit time for it to get to you - some only require a day or so, so they may be steeped by the time they reach you. The more expensive juices will have their "birth" date on them, so you know how long they might need. 5 Pawns, for instance, is steeped for a month before they ship it to you, so it's good to go right away.

So when I'm at my local vape shop, and I watch the gal pour the liquid into a little bottle, add some flavor and a label and hand it to me...It probably hasn't been steeped? I'm kidding, but I opened it in my car and poured it in. I know I am way too impatient for steeping. It was Cherry Cheesecake and tasted pretty good!

 

[Cw Hink]

i bought the bourbin flavor from ecblends, i can't really taste it but it hits really hard. do i need to air it or leave the cap on and steep it?

 

[BillyWJ]

So when I'm at my local vape shop, and I watch the gal pour the liquid into a little bottle, add some flavor and a label and hand it to me...It probably hasn't been steeped? I'm kidding, but I opened it in my car and poured it in. I know I am way too impatient for steeping. It was Cherry Cheesecake and tasted pretty good!

Some are good right away! And, get better over time. Each one is different - half the fun of trying new stuff is watching it "evolve" over time.

 

[Up in steam]

"Leave it"..?

 

[Jason Klein]

As previously stated, leave it in a cool and dark place. Shaking does help. I find when I make my own juices I have to shake after each ingredient. When I didn't everything tasted the same. So after I was informed to shake that I shake everything lol. And some of my favorite juices don't need to be steeped but some do. So just see what works for you. If you like it fresh go for it, if you like it steeped, go for it.

 

[yooperdad]

Looks like I wasn't the only one with a question about "steeping" and what it meant. Thanks for the many replies. All good info......and I got the answers I was looking for.