steeping method

[mirage34]

i got my hands on my first diy kit. i made 2 batches of the same flavor and same concentration 60%pg 40%vg 25 drops of flavor.
1st bottle i steeped the normal way shake thoroughly keep in dark place for 24 hours shake again and let it sit for another 48.
2nd bottle shaken kept in freezer for 30 mins shaked every 20 mins for an hour and let it freeze over night. took out of freezer let it unfreeze shake juice again for a good amount of time kept in freezer for another night.

i had a few friends test the concoction. some of them like the the 2nd bottle more, some of them prefer the 1st mix.
but when i tried it there's not much difference even on fresh ati's. 1 friend of mine said i just the same taste.
how do i know which method to do when even i can't distinguish a significant change of taste =(

 

[Warren D. Lockaby]

To my way of thinking, if you can't tell any difference and your friends can't reach a consensus on their being a difference or if there is, what it is, I'd say there isn't one. However, what you've already done could affect how each batch tastes in a week or two so I'd mark them just to see (if you think any of it will still be around in a week or two )

 

[Rule62]

There isn't a correct method, or amount of time, for steeping. Taste is a matter of opinion. For me, tobacco flavors taste better after at least a week. I don't make any fruity flavors, but many people report that they taste fine right away, after mixing.
I steep all of my tobacco mixes by placing the bottle in a dish of near boiling water, with the top off, for about an hour, until the water cools to room temperature. Then I cap the bottle, and set it on a shelf for about a week or so. Every once in a while I give it a good shake. I try to mix my juices in advance, so they have time to sit before I'll be needing them.

 

[mirage34]

@Warren D. Lockaby: i made those batches a week back. the only one left with me is the 1st bottle. the 2nd one was bought by my friend because she likes how it tastes so in a way no point of comparison.

@Rule62: yes that's true!!! however i don't really like the tobacco flavors i'm more into fruit and drink flavors. and thanks for sharin how you steep your juice. i'll definitely try that on my next batch =)!!!

 

[ZeroCool75]

I guess this is the typical Hen or Egg question, some people say.. it is not needed to let it steep, the other ones say it is good to let it go for 24hrs...
For me, it makes no real difference over the time, but i'm a mentholiker.. therefor it is hard for me to riddle.. my liquids stays the same.

 

[Warren D. Lockaby]

I agree with Rule62, taste is indeed a matter of opinion. Personally I find many aspects of vaping similar to the way I view cooking. In the case of e-liquids I think it's reasonable to compare the complexity of their flavor-blends to those of sauces, stews, soups or other edible mixtures. With certain foods, the best time to serve them is as quickly as possible once all the ingredients are stirred together. With others the flavors don't really unite until they've had a day or two together in the refrigerator. I don't have enough mixing experience to state this as a fact but this is what I expect to see as I putter along. So far it appears to be sound.

Thoughts? Comments? Refutations? Thanks, & Happy Vaping!

 

[mirage34]

hi all, it's been a while since i visited the boards... just a quick update... i blended 2 mixes over 2 months ago and cracked one open today and it tastes fantastic... i've been drooling over it for quite a while but it was worth the wait

 

[jimbalny]

I wonder if steeping matters whether or not the nicotine was added yet. For example, premix a large batch of a tried and true mix and let it sit/steep, dispense as needed and add nicotine to it in 30ml bottles as needed. This way its steeped some of the way at least, accessible for way later use if you get tired of it and this way its not a big loss as far as $ goes. Oh and no loss of potency.

There isn't a correct method, or amount of time, for steeping. Taste is a matter of opinion. For me, tobacco flavors taste better after at least a week. I don't make any fruity flavors, but many people report that they taste fine right away, after mixing.
I steep all of my tobacco mixes by placing the bottle in a dish of near boiling water, with the top off, for about an hour, until the water cools to room temperature. Then I cap the bottle, and set it on a shelf for about a week or so. Every once in a while I give it a good shake. I try to mix my juices in advance, so they have time to sit before I'll be needing them.

I'm not too experienced as far as DIY mixing goes but I'd like to give it another whirl. Last time I tried was 2 months into vaping and I didnt know much about anything vaping. Was only mixing with vitamin shop vg, it was terrible and way too thick. I'm a fan of tobacco flavors but not the overly nutty quote-unquote "tobacco" chinese type flavors. Do you have any recommendations for 'backie flavoring/additives?