Any ideas on this? I’ve started making my own liquid but the steeping/aging process confuses me. I see so many different ways. What is the best and most simplest to get the flavor out of your juice.
Steeping method for best flavor out of diy juice?
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You can try every way you have ever heard of and some will gain you maybe a few days but the best way ever is to just let it age.
By aging you mean just letting it sit on a dark shelf? If so what do you think about this idea? Letting it sit in a dark shelf but instead of leaving the traditional plastic cap with seal on it, replace it with a natural cork? Hmm? Good idea maybe?
Hi and welcome,
As long as it seals the container, most anything will work.
Why cork?
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Well a friend of mine told me that an “all natural cork” will help chemicals come out of the bottle while traping air from coming inside.
While it's true that cork "breathes" after a fashion, you may be better served by just letting it age, sometimes with the top on, sometimes off, shaking periodically. There are faster methods of steeping, but I'm not sure cork would "breathe" well enough for your purposes, and I'm not sure it's really necessary....
Sigh. This post got me drooling over fine French wines, LOL. Not sure why, but it's giving me the giggles
Anna
Sigh. This post got me drooling over fine French wines, LOL. Not sure why, but it's giving me the giggles
Anna
Just close up your bottle (after your initial shake or mix) and set it on your dresser/nightstand/desk.. whatever.
In a week or two, it will be ready!
If you can't wait, make another smaller batch to use in the meanwhile! You can also use that to compare the taste difference!
In a week or two, it will be ready!
If you can't wait, make another smaller batch to use in the meanwhile! You can also use that to compare the taste difference!
Most every reference to steeping with the cap off refers to allowing alcohol vapors to escape (if the flavor contains any alcohol at all). The only way I know to test flavorings for alcohol is tasting a tiny drop of the flavoring on your finger. If it bites, it's probably alcohol and needs the cap off for a while during the steep.
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