Talk to me about "steeping"

[LindaBLB]

I've been shopping for juice and reading reccommendations for places to order from. Lots of the posts talk about 'steeping' the juice for a time, to develop the flavor. Can someone explain this? How long does one have to steep the juice before it can be used? Why do the makers of the juice not do this step themselves? I've been having enough trouble remembering to order juice ahead of time, so I don't run out. Now I need to allow extra time besides that for steeping? Sounds like I better start getting more organized!

 

[DC2]

Vendors that mix their juice fresh as you order it can't steep it themselves.

There is a lot of debate about steeping if you want to check this out...
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/polls/141269-steeping-urban-legend.html

 

[LindaBLB]

Thanks! I'll go check it out right now!

 

[OB1J3D1]

I felt the same as you for my first couple of orders. But, I found that since you don't ever really want to go dry, you'll be ordering with plenty of time (juice on hand) to allow your new juice to "steep". I don't get crazy over it. I vape juice right out of the mailbox. But, if a certain bottle seems weak - i give it some time before I reach for it and instead vape the other stuff I have.

 

[banjo]

Go here for an excellent video on steeping by an ECF member: YouTube - ShanBurkholder's Channel

 

[Brewlady]

I can second that! Definitely watch Shan's video, it is really helpful.

 

[zoiDman]

I think where you really see it is when you DIY mix. My highly refined Watermellon mix tastes ok when I mix it. But 24 hours later, the flavour is about twice as "melony".

I don't know about time periods over 3 or 4 days improving flavour all that much. It might for some people. It could also just be a mental thing.

 

[No Brag]

I haven't noticed much difference in flavor over time. It might just be my taste buds or mind set. A lot of people on here say that there is a big difference. Only you will know what it will do for you.

 

[bruiser]

I've only had one juice I've had to let steep. So far. It took it about a month to become vapable, unless using it to give weak juice more of a kick.