Steeping, is it Really That Important? Or Just Posturing?

[zahzoo]

I believe it just takes time for the chemicals to bond and blend in certain flavor combinations.

You have to understand most of the flavorings are a mixture of multiple chemicals and in limited types "some" natural ingredients. So you are taking in some cases 2-5 chemical flavor concoctions, then adding to nicotine in another base of chemical concoctions (VG/PG), plus a host of other "additives" to enhance flavors and in some cases color.

I would be interested to hear from some of the advanced DIYers their thoughts on steeping with tops off??

It's my understanding that PGA (Pure grain Alcohol) is used as an additive for flavor enhancement. By steeping top off to allow the alcohol to evaporate does that have any measurable effect, good or bad, on the original desired flavor?

 

[CharliesTheMan]

I thought I either burned a coil or had a bad tank when I put a new Aspire on that I was saving for when my new ejuice arrived. It was gourmet from a reputable vendor. After quite a bit of tinkering, wattage adjusting, and cleaning connections (I was getting desperate) I decided to try a different e-juice that wasn't brand new.

It was delicious, NO burnt taste not even a little. I then realized it wasn't the tank or wick or even "burnt", the only problem was the juice was brand new and hadn't been steeped. Closer inspection revealed it smelled of alcohol/chemical smell, so I vented it and also ran it through my ultrasonic a little while then let it sit.

The juice was delicious. I had always assumed steeping only gave it a slightly better, more full flavor profile. It's not a myth, with some juices I consider them not vapable when they're new, and wonderful after they've been steeped/burped or vented.

 

[vanillayo]

For me, I steep the creamy and complex ones for 2-3 weeks. Fruits I do a week or so. I've had a few from MBV that it didn't help at all but most of the time that's what works for me.

 

[vanillayo]

I also want to get into DIY because there is a vendor that sells nic that they claim is a game changer with steep times.

 

[Fisheeboy]

I also want to get into DIY because there is a vendor that sells nic that they claim is a game changer with steep times.

Would you mention said vendor by name? I'm always looking for good nicotine.

 

[waldobeagle]

shake and breathe for x days. my belief is. it is sometimes if not always not mixed well. the chemical taste will go away if you let it breath. experiment and prove it to yourself. ya don't have to listen to me. i'm sure most steep

 

[vanillayo]

Would you mention said vendor by name? I'm always looking for good nicotine.

It's vaperstek.org. He has a thread in the suppliers forum.

 

[rmk_kelly]

In the month that I have been vaping, I have learned to test first. If it is good I go ahead and vape it. If not..I let it sit awhile and taste every 4-5 days. I do shake. Some have improved...some have not. I don't steep all my juices. But remember that even when you aren't actively steeping juices, they do steep on their own a bit. I have heard some flavors don't age well, but I haven't had a problem with that yet.

 

[Randomlessness1]

In a tracking number email jugheads.co included a link to there website that has a bunch of helpful information. This is a direct quote off of there website that is related to your steeping question.

"Debunking the Mystique of ''Steeping/Speed Steeping/Steeping Times '' & the Facts !

a) IF Juice is ''Made'' Fresh or Not ALL E-Liquid or Juice needs Steeping!
ALWAYS Shake Very Well & Test Your Juices upon Arrival, ANY That are Off/Funny/ or May need Steeping ? next,

b)Then take those too a Safe place and either remove the tips & caps for a day or 3 to let breathe like fine wine ? Then re-cap / Shake & retest! or,
w/ Caps & Tips intact ,Submerge in Very HOT Water (NOT Boiling though) Several times through-out the day!
Remember to ALWAYS Shake ANY Fluid in any Bottle Well !
Either you will notice a change or either the procedure(s) may need to be repeated again & then maybe again? Moderate Heat is also well known ''Speed'' Steeper !
ie; Left in Back Window of a Vehicle for 6-8 hrs. on a Hot Summer's day ! orA Sunny Window sill for Examples.

c)NOW ,
Some Juices will never ''Get'' Better!
Your Palette may just NOT like Certain ''Juice's'' Period ?
It could be that it is NOT Good Juice to begin w/?

d)You could Think of GOOD Juice Like Wine ! Some will ''Miraculously'' be way more Awesome Sauce soon after a short waiting period ? Many Vapor's Order in Advance for this Steeping Ritual !
It could be 30 days / 2mnths /3mnths /etc Down the Road! This Can & Does Happen ! This can equate to ''Forgetfulness'' or A very good Planned Vaping ''Nirvana'' ! As your Vaping Time Advance's in either DIY'ing or Patience?
The True Benifits of (Needed) Steeping will be Recognized."
End quote

From my personal experience my first juice I tried was menthol which was good enough to get me off cigarettes but the second, third and 4th bottle of flovered juice all had an unpleasant perfume taste and smell to them. So I set them aside thinking flavored fruity juice isnt for me. Weeks later I had read about stepping so I tried the juices I had originally bought that had been sitting in my the juice container lids on, no shaking, and to my surprise they had lost the perfume smell and taste and we're quite enjoyable.

Cheers, Cherie

 

[radioactive]

I find that using a warm rice bath really helps to speed up the steeping process.

 

[Falco78]

One of my favorites Denver Dusk I have found it is a must to steep at least 7+ days to get a great tasting vape

 

[Bunnykiller]

steeping what a load of rubbish.

I agree...


guess which of the 2 items are being steeped...