The Flavor Apprentice Flavoring Thread

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

Looking forward to having you back, Bill.

I ran out of "TFA Apple" so I picked up some "Signature Apple" from ecigexpress. It's supposed to be TFA but they call it Signature, right? This apple flavor is multiples more concentrated though. When I smelled the bottle I mixed I thought "well crap." Anyone have this happen to them with Signature flavors before? I don't know if was a mistake or just a different flavor.

Simple favorite ADV of mine for a couple of months has been CINNAMON APPLE ICED CREAM:


12% TFA Apple
12% TFA French Vanilla Regular
1% TFA Vanilla Swirl
2-3 drops TFA Cinnamon per 15ml

Now it tastes like:

100% TFA Apple
0% anything else

It's going to take a lot of vanilla, pg and vg to fix this!

Your TFA apple recipe looks good. Can't speak to other vendors, though. Thanks, btw, I hope to get a mix or two together this week. Ciao!

 

[redddog]

Thanks Bill.

I appreciate it.

I was avoiding certain flavors because of this issue. Thanks for clearing it up.

 

[andrewabplanalp]

I am getting ready to place another order for 1 oz flavors and I noticed some order from bull city. I have only purchased directly from TFA so far and have been really happy with the product and service but Bull City has better prices and offers some FW stuff that my wife might like. For those who have ordered from Bull City were you happy with them. One other question do they ship there stuff in plastic of glass?

 

[b.m.]

I've ordered from Bull city probably 15 times,they are great to deal with.I have only ever had 1 problem with them,they sent a wrong flavor,but when i contacted them,they sent out the correct one the next morning,so they have excellent customer service as well.Most of their stuff is in plastic,the only ones that came in glass were the 15ml size,but i haven't seen those in a while.

 

[baseballmom]

I order from bull city too, they have good prices, excellent customer service, fast shipping. Everything I've ordered has come in plastic bottles, except one sample of fw cantelope(in a glass vial like wl except larger)

 

[shgilman]

I am getting ready to place another order for 1 oz flavors and I noticed some order from bull city. I have only purchased directly from TFA so far and have been really happy with the product and service but Bull City has better prices and offers some FW stuff that my wife might like. For those who have ordered from Bull City were you happy with them. One other question do they ship there stuff in plastic of glass?

I have purchased directly from TFA also. It took almost 2.5 weeks to make it from CA to TX. MFS carries TFA for about a dollar more but much faster delivery. AND you add up purchase points that can be substantial. TFA are excellent products. I mostly use tobaccos and needed some koolada, MTS and some additional flavors for the wifey.

 

[krytikul]

About to place another order at TFA, can Graham Cracker be used as a substitute for Pie Crust in Bill's Key Lime Pie recipe?

 

[ItTechy]

I have purchased directly from TFA also. It took almost 2.5 weeks to make it from CA to TX. MFS carries TFA for about a dollar more but much faster delivery. AND you add up purchase points that can be substantial. TFA are excellent products. I mostly use tobaccos and needed some koolada, MTS and some additional flavors for the wifey.

I don't have a dog in this fight as I always get my orders in less than 7 working days from N. California to TN. from TFA

I really do not know if TFA differentiates how they ship small orders vs. larger orders but that could be an issue?

Were you ordering bulk sizes (4 oz. or larger)?

How did they ship it if it was not larger quantities, etc.?

They are very good people to deal with and lets say they perhaps shipped it a particular way, you can always email or call them and let them know how long your order(s) take to get to you and perhaps see if they can ship it a different way?

Just a thought as I said they are super nice to deal with.

 

[suspectK]

About to place another order at TFA, can Graham Cracker be used as a substitute for Pie Crust in Bill's Key Lime Pie recipe?

Sure...it may require some spice, and perhaps a little vanillin, to round it out, but always try it alone first. It may be better for you..

Mixing is fun..if you have a lot of flavoring, really dabble around with whatever smells great together..I'm going to use a little cotton on my next order. Just dab a side in the cap, and repeat..get a little idea of how a crazy concoction of flavoring could be..maybe

 

[b.m.]

I don't have a dog in this fight as I always get my orders in less than 7 working days from N. California to TN. from TFA

I really do not know if TFA differentiates how they ship small orders vs. larger orders but that could be an issue?

Were you ordering bulk sizes (4 oz. or larger)?

How did they ship it if it was not larger quantities, etc.?

They are very good people to deal with and lets say they perhaps shipped it a particular way, you can always email them and let them know how long your order(s) take to get to you and perhaps see if they can ship it a different way?

Just a thought as I said they are super nice to deal with.

I've had the same experience.I've done about 5 orders with them now,some shipped priority and some first class,all have shown up at my door less than 4-5 days after placing the order,most have been 2-3 days.None of them were large orders,the biggest being 2 4oz. bottles and 5 sample bottles,but always quick with them.

 

[ItTechy]

Hi all,

Does anyone have a recipe for Lemon Pound Cake....

(Of course I prefer anything Bill has so I have someone to pick on...) JOKE LOL!

Bill, all kidding aside everyone here sincerely appreciates all your GREAT RECIPES!

BILLS MAGIC VAPOR

 

[andrewabplanalp]

I have had great service from TFA and I have received a number of orders in less than 4 days to Dayton, Ohio. I like that all of their flavor products come in glass bottles, although they have stopped the 1oz size in favor of 2 15ml. The primary reason my last order went to Bull City was we wanted some flavors that TFA didn't have. Another plus was that if you order 75 or more the shipping was free.

 

[ItTechy]

I have had great service from TFA and I have received a number of orders in less than 4 days to Dayton, Ohio. I like that all of their flavor products come in glass bottles, although they have stopped the 1oz size in favor of 2 15ml. The primary reason my last order went to Bull City was we wanted some flavors that TFA didn't have. Another plus was that if you order 75 or more the shipping was free.

That's a great point...seeing as I am very familiar with the folks at TFA I will suggest free shipping on flavorings for orders over $75.00...

I know I would welcome it, shoot I always end up paying like $20.00 or more; of course I order a lot per order...

Can't hurt...right!

I will post a follow up with their response!

 

[andrewabplanalp]

Thanks..... I know my orders have been fairly large since I am just starting to build my flavors. Of course all the great recipes and feedback here keeps me buying more...lol

 

[redddog]

I'm terribly annoying, I know....

Finally got my brother to try and vape. As 99% of us, he said he would if you could replicate his Reds, he'll try.

I ordered some M-type. I'm not stupid enough to think that'll be enough, just wondering what you would suggest to fill it out.

Thanks and again, sorry for all the annoying questions.

 

[jimstratus]

I'm terribly annoying, I know....

Finally got my brother to try and vape. As 99% of us, he said he would if you could replicate his Reds, he'll try.

I ordered some M-type. I'm not stupid enough to think that'll be enough, just wondering what you would suggest to fill it out.

Thanks and again, sorry for all the annoying questions.

I've not personally got to try this yet but its Bill's so I'm sure its great.

Brandon's Choice

RY4 - 2%
M Type - 2%
Turkish - 2%
Black Honey - 2%
Caramel - 3%
Sweetener - 3%
Vanilla Bourbon - 3%
Hazelnut - 3%
Bavarian Cream - 2%
Sweet Cream - 2%

 

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

About to place another order at TFA, can Graham Cracker be used as a substitute for Pie Crust in Bill's Key Lime Pie recipe?

I would think you could. I tend to use both in my pie recipes with perhaps 1% more graham cracker suits me. G'Luck!

Edit: See next post, as well!

 

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

Hi all,

Does anyone have a recipe for Lemon Pound Cake....

(Of course I prefer anything Bill has so I have someone to pick on...) JOKE LOL!

Bill, all kidding aside everyone here sincerely appreciates all your GREAT RECIPES!

BILLS MAGIC VAPOR

I make a lemon cake:

Lemon Cake

FW Yellow Cake - 7% (Sorry)
Lemon - 10%
Cotton Candy - 5%
Bavarian Cream - 4%
Sweet Cream - 4%

One of my favorites. Another one I like is Lemon Frosted Danish:

Lemon Frosted Danish

Lemon - 12%
Vanilla Custard - 4%
Sweetener - 3%
Brown Sugar - 3%
Belgian Waffle - 2%
Butter -2%
Sweet Cream - 2%
LA Cream Cheese Icing - 2% (Sorry)

My very favorite lemon is Lemon Meringue Pie:

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon - 12%
Marshmallow - 6%
Cotton Candy - 5%
Bavarian Cream - 4%
Graham Cracker - 3%

Notice I don't use Pie Crust in the Pie recipe! That should tell you something!

 

[redddog]

Anyone have a good straight-up Hazelnut?

 

[shgilman]

I don't have a dog in this fight as I always get my orders in less than 7 working days from N. California to TN. from TFA

I really do not know if TFA differentiates how they ship small orders vs. larger orders but that could be an issue?

Were you ordering bulk sizes (4 oz. or larger)?

How did they ship it if it was not larger quantities, etc.?

They are very good people to deal with and lets say they perhaps shipped it a particular way, you can always email or call them and let them know how long your order(s) take to get to you and perhaps see if they can ship it a different way?

Just a thought as I said they are super nice to deal with.

Maybe they, (USPS) used some very tired horses when they delivered my order. Quality-wise, they flavors I've used so far are very high quality. Still have about four flavors that I haven't uncapped yet. Very interested in the Koolada. Should arrive tomorrow along with MTS and some caramel, Jamaican rum and a couple of others. Also got a new Kanger mini arriving for the wifey so we use the same coils, (mine is an Aerotank on a VTR) I rebuild my own coils.