Steeping

[obsidian5889]

Still trying to learn all I can about vaping and I'm just wondering what is steepin, how does one steep their juice and is it worth it

 

[rawr]

Steeping is process when all ingredients* in eliquid come together and nicely mix. I takes from 2 weeks and up to a month, depends on the aroma mostly. While steeping, liquid should be stored in dark place and frequently violently shaken

*PG (glicol), VG (glicerin) , Aroma and Nicotine



2 different batches, its in dark place and i can shake all the bottles at once. Yes i diy liquid.

 

[epicdoom]

Steeping is the presses of letting the juice flavors and mixtures blend and short age together. There are many processes, Some folks leave the top on and store it in a cool dark place. some take the top off and store in cool dark place. some take the top off for an hour a day. some shake the juice daily. some refrigerate it. some heat it. some do both, I will steep a juice if it isn't really good rite away if it is I vape it rite away when I do steep I store it in a cool dark place and shake it for 10 min every day for a week

 

[KODIAK (TM)]

The term "Steeping" is kind of a misnomer but this seems to be the accepted norm.

But rawr said it all. Just to add though... never write off a flavor you vape right out of the mailbox. Let it age a while. I don't even open mine from the mail anymore until they're ready. Also, order ahead and compensate for shipping and steeping so you don't run out of your favorite(s).

 

[Panorama911]

I have no clue how it was decided to call it "steeping"...Steeping is a process in which essential oils and/or flavors are extracted in a liquid, usually water, such as tea. Tea leaves are saturated in hot water to extract the oils into the liquid (water). There is no extraction going on in e liquids. All the ingredients are simply mixed together following a recipe for the desired result. The only extraction going on is when tobacco is used as the base flavor, also called maceration to be more precise where tobacco sits in the liquid for a given time frame to allow the oils to "steep" into the liquid.

Now the more appropriate terminology should be "aging" where all the ingredients are mixed together and allowed to sit for a period of time to allow them to mature or "age". This usually makes the liquid have all the flavors "come together" as one to achieve the full richness in flavor.

There are some e liquid flavors that are alcohol based, such as in a vanilla extract and allowing such liquid time for the alcohol to evaporate and leave only the flavoring remaining in the liquid is really what is going on. There is also time needed to emulsify liquids to achieve the desired result, stirring and shaking aid in this.

But in no way is any of this known as "steeping"...unless you have a tea bag in your juice!