Thanks! Wonder why the need for bulk vs regular then, why not offer all sizes/pricing, especially since it's free for bulk and there's no min order req.
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Thanks! Wonder why the need for bulk vs regular then, why not offer all sizes/pricing, especially since it's free for bulk and there's no min order req.
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No, they are newer posts, and I randomly come across them again and again from time to time. Some just this week too, which is what reminded me, but it wasn't here so I guess I'll have to make an account over there and ask them directly. I have seen it here though too, just can't remember who or when so I can't look it up
Maybe these users are just confused and keep repeating the errors without any other users correcting or questioning them? I see people reply about mixing, wonder why no one else asks them this? Maybe they are just being nice about the recipes and talking up the posters without actually mixing anything?
I know I use FA Walnut, FW Butter Pecan and FW butter Rum...because that is what I had on hand for those flavoring.
I hate FW Butter rum, it's terrible to me, tastes like extreme fake butter spritzer spray with rum! Lorann's is good, but it doesn't mix well at high VG
I also like Lorann black walnut, but would rather find a replacement for it if possible, but it's gotta be black walnut not regular.
I also like Lorann black walnut, but would rather find a replacement for it if possible, but it's gotta be black walnut not regular.
I hate FW Butter rum, it's terrible to me, tastes like extreme fake butter spritzer spray with rum! Lorann's is good, but it doesn't mix well at high VG
I also like Lorann black walnut, but would rather find a replacement for it if possible, but it's gotta be black walnut not regular.
I like adding a little butterscotch to the butter rum...it tames that the fake butter taste. Actually is very good.
Recently tried the Vanilla Bean gelato but couldn't perceive any "vanilla" to it at all, for me it tasted like wax Halloween candy which I happen to really like so it's a keeper. Also tried the French Vanilla Cream.....pass. Just ordered Popcorn, Buttered popcorn and Kettle corn to see what flavor note they might add to a mix.
Regarding your list of flavors, TFA does not carry black walnut, butter pecan (they do have pecan and they also have butter), or butter rum (they do have rumchata). I use TFA in most of my recipes, and when I do use other brand flavorings, it's generally a flavoring that TFA does not carry, and usually most of the ingredients in the mix are TFA flavors. I try to always list flavorings from other makers and denote the brand, when used in a particular juice. Many of the combination and complex mixes are easily replicable with TFA flavorings. Butter pecan comes to mind since TFA has both flavorings. The advantage to making your own mix is that you can control every aspect of the mix ratio and ingredients, and.....it's fun to do!
Definitely goes to show how much tastes vary,i haven't tried it in a long time,but i was getting a fairly deep vanilla from the gelato when i mixed it as single flavor.I have a small 4ml sample of that french vanilla cream,but haven't used any of it,i got a 4oz. french vanilla deluxe as a backup for just in case haha.I haven't used any popcorn flavors,but i did have some caramel popcorn juice a while back,it was very good,so those flavors may turn out well.
It's interesting though that Cinnamon Danish is so sensitive yet Peaches & Cream, Dutch Apple Pie and Jo's Peach Cobbler don't show it at all. You can vape them down to 0.3 ohm and 50-60 watts with no appreciable change in flavor. Huge difference in vapor density but the flavor is true.
The Earl Grey tea recipe I worked out is also touchy. You crank up the watts and it tastes like you're chewing on firewood.
It's a peculiar art we practice.
It's interesting though that Cinnamon Danish is so sensitive yet Peaches & Cream, Dutch Apple Pie and Jo's Peach Cobbler don't show it at all. You can vape them down to 0.3 ohm and 50-60 watts with no appreciable change in flavor. Huge difference in vapor density but the flavor is true.
The Earl Grey tea recipe I worked out is also touchy. You crank up the watts and it tastes like you're chewing on firewood.
It's a peculiar art we practice.
So true!
All of these juices react differently to these variables. As you mentioned, on your gear, you have a wide range of temperature capabilities on several different juices. However, on different gear, that might not be the case. And, just the opposite happens, as well. Some are very touchy on our own gear and react negatively to temperature variances, but on other gear they don't. So, you re-enforced the point that each juice must be matched to each piece of gear, to the temperature, wicking/coil and air flow. Some are easier than others, some are super "touchy." Good point!
So I cracked down... My order shipped today but I bought a bottle of nightmare from my local vape shop because it is just that good and I can never replicate it... Stated to be a mango strawberry and melon mix, but I feel like after reading reviews for like monster melon clones and what not its more like that with maybe some added strawberry. I don't know but it is so fruity
*Finally* had a chance to mix the Flamingo. Really nice, I think it's definitely growing on me. I love how clear it is, it seems like it wouldn't gunk up coils the way my strawberry and cream does, which would sure be a nice change!!
I did add some Flash, just cuz I can't deal with vapes that have no TH, but it occurred to me just now to wonder about maybe adding a touch of Koolada. Also wondering about experimenting with a strawberry/blueberry/coconut flavor.
Andria
I did add some Flash, just cuz I can't deal with vapes that have no TH, but it occurred to me just now to wonder about maybe adding a touch of Koolada. Also wondering about experimenting with a strawberry/blueberry/coconut flavor.
Andria
This thread seems to be providing motivation that I seemed to be losing. Lots of good ideas to be had here.
This is still in the "development stage" but here is what I'm messing with now:
2% TPA Ripe Banana
2% Marshalls Creek Black Walnut
7% TPA sweetner
7% Vanilla Custard
This is something I started before but gave up, I was making it way too strong before. This isn't bad, a little "refinement" is going to be required but pretty darn tasty.
I hope it doesn't eat the insulator in my Magna.
(I put it in a glass bottle)
This is still in the "development stage" but here is what I'm messing with now:
2% TPA Ripe Banana
2% Marshalls Creek Black Walnut
7% TPA sweetner
7% Vanilla Custard
This is something I started before but gave up, I was making it way too strong before. This isn't bad, a little "refinement" is going to be required but pretty darn tasty.
I hope it doesn't eat the insulator in my Magna.
(I put it in a glass bottle)
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Wow I use Kangertech's Original Evods,Protank mini 2s, and Hypertanks. They all use Kangertech's single 1.8 bottom coils. I run them all on Kangertech ego 650mah manual batts. I use 70% PG/30% VG 18mg nic when I make baccys juices. When I make all others I use the same pg/vg ratio but without nic. I was told with these I'd need to use more flavorings HAHAHA not true for me at least. I use 0.5 of the Nude Nicotines Honey Tobacco. And any TFA recipe I have to cut in half or in thirds. So I wish people would realize that yes gear does play a part but so does each individuals taste buds
Wow I use Kangertech's Original Evods,Protank mini 2s, and Hypertanks. They all use Kangertech's single 1.8 bottom coils. I run them all on Kangertech ego 650mah manual batts. I use 70% PG/30% VG 18mg nic when I make baccys juices. When I make all others I use the same pg/vg ratio but without nic. I was told with these I'd need to use more flavorings HAHAHA not true for me at least. I use 0.5 of the Nude Nicotines Honey Tobacco. And any TFA recipe I have to cut in half or in thirds. So I wish people would realize that yes gear does play a part but so does each individuals taste buds
Of course taste drives everything, my friend. 99% of the time, all we talk about is taste, so when we mention the wide range of affects on taste caused by our gear, our temperature, and everything else, that is the rarity on this thread, and not the other way around. We talk almost incessantly about how practically every recipe you will ever see requires adjustment to suit taste, so you are preaching to the choir on this one. Good luck!
So... anecdotal/interesting update on my DK Vanilla Coconut recipe -- I mixed up a fresh bottle of it this morning, reducing the Coconut (Extra), Caramel, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, and DK Tobacco flavorings 1% this time. This leaves the Cotton Candy at 4% and everything else reduced slightly, considering the feedback I received from one co-worker who tried it for a day and what someone posted here about the DK Tobacco flavoring possibly growing to be too strong at 3% once the liquid has aged a few weeks.
Overall I really liked the particular flavor combination -- the "Dekang Twang", and the Vanilla Bean, Coconut, and Caramel blending to make what was a really pleasing flavor -- and I didn't want to kill that combo -- but I agreed with my co-worker who also tasted it that the flavor level overall might be a little too strong.
I'm happy to report after tasting this mix that that flavor combination is still definitely there (tasting for the first time roughly 3 hours after mixing), just a little less. The Vanilla Bean Ice Cream might be somewhat dominant in this mix now, but you can definitely still taste the others also and it still very much brings the flavor of the last bottle to mind -- gladly, because I really liked it.
I'll make sure to let some of this survive a couple of weeks to see what it is like after aging a little while -- but I have a pretty good feeling this is going to be a fairly frequent mixer for me.
I know not everyone likes the DK Tobacco flavor -- it's probably one of the many "acquired tastes" in our community -- but if you have some of it and have been looking for something to mix up with it, this might be one for you to try if you like Vanillla, Coconut, and a bit of Caramel flavor:
DK Vanilla Coconut - Revision B
Coconut (Extra) 4%
Caramel 4% (not Caramel Original or Caramel Candy)
Cotton Candy 4%
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 3%
DK Tobacco 2%
Enjoy!
(Personally, I do like the original recipe too. I'll have to make a judgement call after tasting this aged for a couple of weeks on which I like better).
Overall I really liked the particular flavor combination -- the "Dekang Twang", and the Vanilla Bean, Coconut, and Caramel blending to make what was a really pleasing flavor -- and I didn't want to kill that combo -- but I agreed with my co-worker who also tasted it that the flavor level overall might be a little too strong.
I'm happy to report after tasting this mix that that flavor combination is still definitely there (tasting for the first time roughly 3 hours after mixing), just a little less. The Vanilla Bean Ice Cream might be somewhat dominant in this mix now, but you can definitely still taste the others also and it still very much brings the flavor of the last bottle to mind -- gladly, because I really liked it.
I'll make sure to let some of this survive a couple of weeks to see what it is like after aging a little while -- but I have a pretty good feeling this is going to be a fairly frequent mixer for me.
I know not everyone likes the DK Tobacco flavor -- it's probably one of the many "acquired tastes" in our community -- but if you have some of it and have been looking for something to mix up with it, this might be one for you to try if you like Vanillla, Coconut, and a bit of Caramel flavor:
DK Vanilla Coconut - Revision B
Coconut (Extra) 4%
Caramel 4% (not Caramel Original or Caramel Candy)
Cotton Candy 4%
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 3%
DK Tobacco 2%
Enjoy!
(Personally, I do like the original recipe too. I'll have to make a judgement call after tasting this aged for a couple of weeks on which I like better).
I think i can definitely relate to that statement.I tried both the vanilla coconut and the cherry versions today.The overall recipe is very good,but that dk is definitely not something i will use again haha,at least not right now.I will let these sit a few weeks,as i know some tobacco flavors really improve with age,but as of right now,dk will be a no go for me.I am planning to remake both of these with a different tobacco though,i have 9 different tobacco extracts i have made,so i'm going to test these recipes with some of those and see how they come out.I have 2 pipe tobacco's that i have extracted,that i think will work really well in these recipes,so i will try those first,the others are cigars,but still may work too.
Also tried that watermelon mix i made the other day,for me,that one is a no go too haha.With no creams in it,it's just way to plain,so i'll mix up the actual watermelon starburst recipe annd see how that one comes out.
I did find one keeper of the day though.Bill's mango custard is fantastic.I tested it in my magma,and went through half of my 10ml sample "testing" it haha.Now i need to put it into one of my tanks to make sure i don't need to adjust anything for it,if all is good in the tank,then i will be making a large bottle of this one.
I think I feel that way about the Flamingo, too; I'm so accustomed now to the taste of the creams with the strawberries, and I like peaches with cream too, I'm thinking of adding just a tiny bit of vanilla swirl and DX bavarian -- I did end up adding a little more sweetener, and it really "brightened" up the flavor for me -- my infamous sweet tooth.
So I think the sweet combo of the swirl and bavarian will be just the ticket, but not too much, just enough to accent the fruity flavors.Andria
Essential depot is running a "moving sale" for those in the market...
http://www.essentialdepot.com/product/GLYERIN-1-PLUS-PROPYLENE-1.html
1 gallon of each for $50 shipped.
Not too bad of a deal!
http://www.essentialdepot.com/product/GLYERIN-1-PLUS-PROPYLENE-1.html
1 gallon of each for $50 shipped.
Not too bad of a deal!
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