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Minimum steep is 24 hours. I usually do 4 hours in air (beaker), then a minimum of 20 hours in amber glass in cupboard sealed. However, steeping for up to an additional 48 hours does improve the mix, naturally. Creams often take longer to steep, so I give the base mixture a long and thorough mixing and shaking, a good initial aeration, then seal and keep in dark, cool location. Additionally, I often reduce the Bavarian Cream down to 3%. Just depends on your preferences (adjust to taste). When I first started vaping, I could barely taste anything. I used a 20/20/6 mixture, or roughly double this mixture. After about 6 months I was able to drop the percentages in half to 10/10/3. I may be able to lower them again, but have been very pleased with this for so long, why break it, when it's working so well? Good luck!
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I'm trying to make a Butter Pecan variant (not total deviant), but don't see Pecan Flavor Concentrate on "the list". Has anyone got a good starting percentage for TFA Pecan Flavor Concentrate? ... or know a good recipe?
I just placed an order with MFS- reordered toasted almond because it is so good, also ordered lemon- looking forward to trying it, the reviews say it has a nice tart lemon flavor............
Is cantaloupe a good standalone flavor or does it need to mixed with others? I love cantaloupe!!
Is cantaloupe a good standalone flavor or does it need to mixed with others? I love cantaloupe!!
Cantaloupe is decent standalone, but it's a mild flavor. The TFA Honey Dew tastes very similar to the Cantaloupe and is much stronger. You could easily combine these two for a melon yumminess. And you won't need to add any sweetener unless you like uber sweet.
Thanks! I've got both flavors coming on Saturday and can't wait to try them.
Cantaloupe and Juicy peach go together well to, I don't remember %'s on those though...
The cantaloupe is a flavor that got better and better (meaning, richer and layered almost) the higher % I used. I tested from 5%-21%+. It does not develop a medicinal or perfume quality with the higher %'s. I like really bold taste though. I don't think most people will want it higher than maybe 12% or so.
The honey dew I am in the middle of testing now and at 4% it's a nice flavor.
I haven't mixed the cantaloupe and honey dew yet to see where they fit together best in %, but it would depend on whether you want a stronger cantaloupe or stronger honey dew or equal parts. They are very similar in taste, to me.
I made myself sick of TFA cantaloupe one weekend. I was doing batches of straight VG mixed with 2.5 up to 35% cantaloupe. I really wanted to know this flavor and find where it truly popped on its own with no additives. Now... I can't vape it at all. That was like, 10 months ago? I still can't vape it. Has to be in a mix where I hardly notice it
PS - at 30 it definitely gets chemically haha.
PS - at 30 it definitely gets chemically haha.
I know exactly what you mean. I can't do cinnamon and coconut. I love it in my food but can't vape it.Now... I can't vape it at all. That was like, 10 months ago? I still can't vape it. Has to be in a mix where I hardly notice it
Anyone try any of the newer TFA flavors https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/c-209-new-flavors.aspx
Specifically...
BERRY CRUNCH FLAVOR
COCOA ROUNDS FLAVOR
RAINBOW DROPS FLAVOR
RICE CRUNCHIES FLAVOR
FRUIT CIRCLES FLAVOR
Specifically...
BERRY CRUNCH FLAVOR
COCOA ROUNDS FLAVOR
RAINBOW DROPS FLAVOR
RICE CRUNCHIES FLAVOR
FRUIT CIRCLES FLAVOR
I've tried fruit circles. Pretty spot on. I think all fruit loops taste the same kina citrusy. That's what it taste like.
Are these just kind of like flavor bases that can be used in their own?
Yes they are all flavor concentrates. I mixed fruit circles at 10-15% with VG. Don't kno about the other percentages.
Just wanted to point out the maraschino cherry in the list is WAAAAY off... 5% is extremely overpowering and leaves a harsh alcohol like burn in your mouth. Try it around .5%, even that's a little strong
Cherry cheesecake recipe:
Bavarian Cream 6%
Cheesecake (graham crust) 13%
Maraschino Cherry .5% or lower. At .5% it's a very strong cherry flavor.
Cherry cheesecake recipe:
Bavarian Cream 6%
Cheesecake (graham crust) 13%
Maraschino Cherry .5% or lower. At .5% it's a very strong cherry flavor.
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To piggy bakk off Dissonance I would like to chime in on flavors I think R insane at the list percentage. Almond amaretto is super potent. Startin at 5% will set ur taste buds ablaze. I would personally start at 1 tuh 2 drops per 10ml. Dulce de leche is also overpowering to me at 2-3 percent. Ruined uh few juices goin higher than that with that flavor.
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They are really just a guideline. I personally use them as a "this is the highest anyone has gone and lived to tell the tale" kind of number lol. And it's all about preference. It would be impossible to put out a perfect list defining what everyone would like for each and every flavor. Lol
Just wanted to point out the maraschino cherry in the list is WAAAAY off... 5% is extremely overpowering and leaves a harsh alcohol like burn in your mouth. Try it around .5%, even that's a little strong
Cherry cheesecake recipe:
Bavarian Cream 6%
Cheesecake (graham crust) 13%
Maraschino Cherry .5% or lower. At .5% it's a very strong cherry flavor.
I think it depends on what you mix it with. I have 4% Maraschino Cherry mixed with 14% Key Lime and 2% Lemon Water Sol., and the cherry doesn't stand out enough to overpower the mix to me. I have tried to mix the Maraschino Cherry as low as .25% with Bubblegum as high as 12% and I could still taste too much cherry. I agree with you on it being a strong flavor and it's definitely one to start slow with.
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