Steeping question

[Fidola13]

If you steep your mixtures do you leave the top off, not or some of the time. Or does it depend on flavors.

I know some don’t steep fruits much or at all and custards need a couple of weeks.

I’ve shaken the bottle a few times during each day but not sure about taking the topper off the let it “breathe”.

Thanks

sara

 

[puffon]

If the flavors have alcohol in them, I let them breath with all caps off.
(DIY forum: DIY E-Liquid )

 

[ppeeble]

Depends on the flavouring. Some flavours have a strong 'perfumey' or chemical smell when fresh, these i steep with the top off until the odour has gone. All others i steep with the lid on and an occasional shake (when i remember). Some flavours should not be allowed to 'breathe' - the flavouring on a lot of fruit flavours will fade when left open to the atmosphere.
Stirring, heating, storing under a pyramid and most other steeping methods seem to achieve nothing in the way of developing taste - although they are a good way to pass the time.
Others may disagree (they're wrong)!

 

[madstabber]

Cap on with a shake a day for a couple weeks does the job. I vape tobacco flavors exclusively.

 

[Fidola13]

Good to know since I’m mixing a couple of simple tobacco flavor recipes as well. Banabacco and a Vanilla tobacco.

Thanks
sara

 

[madstabber]

Good to know since I’m mixing a couple of simple tobacco flavor recipes as well. Banabacco and a Vanilla tobacco.

Thanks
sara

Sounds delicious, good luck, I hope they taste as good as they sound.

 

[dannyv45]

Steeping is cap on airing off chemical odor and taste is cap off. There 2 totally separate procedures.

 

[dc99]

Good to know since I’m mixing a couple of simple tobacco flavor recipes as well. Banabacco and a Vanilla tobacco.

Thanks
sara

Mixed up a banabacco this morning. All TFA
RY4 Dbl 8%
banana cream 4%
caramel original 1%
graham cracker clear .5%
vanilla custard 1.5%
Its good off the shake but I think the ry4 needs some time to develop. It normally takes about a week to come through

 

[Mr. Relentless]

I breath it before I shake to get some fresh oxygen in the juice.

 

[madstabber]

Good to know since I’m mixing a couple of simple tobacco flavor recipes as well. Banabacco and a Vanilla tobacco.

Thanks
sara

Also purilum has a sweet tobacco flavoring that may be right up your alley. It’s available at nicotine river and it’s hard to explain exactly but mixed at 5-10% is the best standalone tobacco flavoring I’ve ever tried. Something to consider if you feel like trying something new. I should probably stop telling people because, although I like helping people on their vaping journey, I’m gonna be very upset if I run out and they are outta stock because I don’t know who else sells it. So do me a favor and if you try it and like it, keep it to yourself. This goes no further kapeesh. Lol

 

[dc99]

Also purilum has a sweet tobacco flavoring that may be right up your alley. It’s available at nicotine river and it’s hard to explain exactly but mixed at 5-10% is the best standalone tobacco flavoring I’ve ever tried. Something to consider if you feel like trying something new. I should probably stop telling people because, although I like helping people on their vaping journey, I’m gonna be very upset if I run out and they are outta stock because I don’t know who else sells it. So do me a favor and if you try it and like it, keep it to yourself. This goes no further kapeesh. Lol

Probably nobody yet. Purillium is there flavor brand. Im going over there and buy up all there stock in the sweet tobacco. Just kidding

 

[sk25411]

I’m about to order an 8oz of the stuff lol, I’m glad I tried it.

To OP. I’ve done cap off, shaking every day, warm bath, etc etc.

To me, there has been no difference between all those, and a good mix, SHAKE, cap it, and put it in a box, forget about it.

Time seems best to me.

 

[Fidola13]

Also purilum has a sweet tobacco flavoring that may be right up your alley. It’s available at nicotine river and it’s hard to explain exactly but mixed at 5-10% is the best standalone tobacco flavoring I’ve ever tried. Something to consider if you feel like trying something new. I should probably stop telling people because, although I like helping people on their vaping journey, I’m gonna be very upset if I run out and they are outta stock because I don’t know who else sells it. So do me a favor and if you try it and like it, keep it to yourself. This goes no further kapeesh. Lol

Lol!! Thanks for the info. Nicotine River is where i get my supplies from so I’ll check that out!

And shhhhhhhh I won’t tell anyone !!!

 

[Beamslider]

I second the Purilum Sweet Tobacco....really good.

In fact most of the Purilum flavors are very good.

 

[BrotherBob]

I know some don’t steep fruits much or at all and custards need a couple of weeks.

My easy to remember rules of thumb:
1. All flavors, unless you you know otherwise, 4 weeks* aged steep(natural aging) to get the maximum flavor out of most mixes.
2. 2 or 3 quick shakes, at least twice the first two weeks and at least once a week the remainder regardless of the PG/VG mix.
3. Alcohol mixes, see above.
* If you plan it right, you should have new mixes coming to fruition weekly/daily if desired.
Any mix that doesn't taste good after 4 week natural aging is not a mix for me.

 

[Fidola13]

My easy to remember rules of thumb:
1. All flavors, unless you you know otherwise, 4 weeks* aged steep(natural aging) to get the maximum flavor out of most mixes.
2. 2 or 3 quick shakes, at least twice the first two weeks and at least once a week the remainder regardless of the PG/VG mix.
3. Alcohol mixes, see above.
* If you plan it right, you should have new mixes coming to fruition weekly/daily if desired.
Any mix that doesn't taste good after 4 week natural aging is not a mix for me.

Thanks!!

 

[dc99]

I try all my "new" recipes right off the shake. Just two or three hits off a hadalay. The flavors might not be completely blended but if its BAD off the shake its not going to miraculously get great with time.

 

[MartinD]

Mixed up a banabacco this morning. All TFA
RY4 Dbl 8%
banana cream 4%
caramel original 1%
graham cracker clear .5%
vanilla custard 1.5%
Its good off the shake but I think the ry4 needs some time to develop. It normally takes about a week to come through

Ry4 double needs three weeks to develop.I put 5% ry4 double in base and after 3 weeks is very intensive.