The "Let's give Levitas a helping hand" Thread

[glassmanoak]

Who does High Desert's Concentrated flavors? They are having a sale.

 

[graffinfected]

Lorann has a cream cheese.

 

[glassmanoak]

I like Cream Cheese AND Pizza, but I don't think I'd want to vape it

 

[Aurora-Oblivion]

Will do. Edit to add: I actually wanted to use the Cream soda in a tobacco blend I'm conjuring That is, if it tastes somewhat like I imagine it will. We shall see.

Never seen a cream cheese, I've seen blue cheese, and cheesecake though.

Thanks, can't wait to hear how you like it! Cheesecake is what I had in mind with the cream cheese.

Lorann has a cream cheese.

Thanks, I'll hunt it down and see how it tastes!

I like Cream Cheese AND Pizza, but I don't think I'd want to vape it

I don't think I'd vape pizza either But I wanted to try adding cream cheese to a few cheesecake mixes, to see if I could improve the flavors any at all. I emailed Linda at TFA/TPA and asked if she had anything that tasted like cream cheese, and if she thought maybe Acetyl Valeryl could be used positively for cheesecakes too. Hope she replies with some good news on both fronts!

Was also curious about Butyl Butyro Lactate, but it's not listed in the Flavor section at her site, only in the perfumer section, so I think it might not be good for vaping? I didn't include this in my email, I should've though but didn't want her concerned about me looking at non-flavor items. Now that I mention it though, I probably should have just so she could tell me why it's not a flavor for vaping

 

[Levitas]

3 drops (VZ) Black and Mild
2 drops (VZ) Coconut
3 drops (TFA) Smooth
2/5 of a drop (FW) Cinnamon churro
1/5 of a drop (CAP) Chocolate fudge brownie

I have altered this recipe slightly.

2 drops (VZ) Black and Mild
2 drops (VZ) Coconut
3 drops (TFA) Smooth
1/5 drop (FW) Cinnamon churro
1/5 drop (CAP) Chocolate Fudge brownie

It's actually pretty good, I'm enjoying it. I believe it to be a suitable base for something more, or perhaps a stand alone. I'm torn between vaping it as is, adding some (LA) Chocolate, or adding some (TFA) Banana nut bread. I think a good milk chocolate would make it, I have some (FW) Double dutch chocolate coming in, and might try some of that in this revision.

Any ideas? Anyone have these flavors, and wish to comment?


Edit: I also wanted to mention, after trying the Brown Sugar (TFA), I am having mixed feelings on it. It seems to give a coarse feeling on the throat, and though it's not bad on the palate, I don't know if I can handle it on the throat. Anyone else have similar reactions to this flavoring?

 

[graffinfected]

I like Cream Cheese AND Pizza, but I don't think I'd want to vape it

im gonna have to try that

 

[graffinfected]

AURORA--- the cream cheese tastes great!!!!

LEVI---- i love the brown sugar. i dont get anything like that from it.. but i do get that from the lemon lime or from the lemon flavor.. i dont know which one it is..maybe both.


by the way its called cream cheese icing... not cream cheese i keep forgetting that sorry

 

[Levitas]

My order has came in from High Desert As per the usual, I have mixed a 5ml sample of most of the flavorings I got in, and will share them with you all now.

For reference: All bottles are once again, 5mls. 3 drops of flavoring per bottle. 10mg, 30/70vg.

First on the list, (CAP) Vanilla Custard - Mmm, that's pretty good. A nice, light, vanilla dessert-y flavor. You know what this reminds me of, big time? KBV's Sugar Cookie. It's missing something spicy-ish to complete the blend, but I am certain that some variation, if not this very flavor is used in that blend. Man, that's pretty delicious. I can't wait to mix this with some other flavors! Next!

(CAP) Caramel - Ooo, that's pretty good. Smooth, slightly sweet caramel. Leaves an aftertaste as if I just ate one of those caramel chewy candies. Rich, but not too much so. I definitely plan on utilizing this into a mix with (TFA) Double Ry4. Just excellent. Next!

(FW) Cream Soda - Well, it's lacking carbonation, At 3 drops/5ml, it's very subtle. Yet, since I haven't tried any other creams, I really have nothing to compare this to. As is, it's very light, it does resemble a creamy feeling. Does it taste of the soda? I can't see it. Will it make a good mixer? It holds promise, but since it's light at 3 drops, I cannot say for sure. I will add 1-3 more drops and retry this again later. Next!

(FW) Double Dutch Chocolate - Oh yeah, baby, now that's what I'm talking about! Flavor is light at 3 drops, will need to add a little more, however! This is an excellent flavor! This is one of the chocolates I have been searching for since day one, and for that, I am ecstatic. I shouldn't jump on the excited train as of yet, I need to see how it mixes with various fruits. This flavor reminds me of the chocolate used in Bombay's (anyone remember these guys?) chocolate blends. Very good indeed! Next!

(CAP) Strawberries and Cream - Saved this for last for fear of it interfering with the other flavor tests. Okay, this isn't the strawberry I have been searching for, however, it isn't as bad as (TFA) Strawberries and Cream Would I say this is a 100% natural, and authentic strawberry? No, but, I wouldn't say it's a hard candy flavor either. It reminds me more of strawberry syrup, kind of. Again I will reference Bombay Vaping, they made a chocolate covered strawberry that was just fantastic, and to me, tasted like a real milk chocolate covered strawberry. I want that. Honestly, it's not bad. I will be mixing the double dutch with this flavor to see if I change my mind on how authentic it tastes, and I will, of course, report any difference in findings I find in the future with these flavors.


Well! That's what I got. I did also procure some (CAP) Graham Cracker, but, I didn't want to mix that alone. I want to add it into my Banana Nut Brownie mix a drop at a time, and see how that plays out. All in all, I am very satisfied with this purchase! Of all of these, the Double Dutch chocolate, and Caramel are my favs. I can't wait to play with these flavors.

As usual, any suggestions, comments, questions, what-nots are always welcome. Enjoy!

 

[Aurora-Oblivion]

Thanks for the flavor reviews!

Sounds like Cream Soda is a weak one, if you try it stronger let us know if it gets any better, thanks!

Sounds like that Double Chocolate is good, I'll have to try it sometime soon!

 

[Levitas]

This is an interesting one:

4 drops (TFA) Banana nut bread
3/5 drop (CAP) Chocolate fudge brownie
1 drop (VZ) Coconut
2 drops (CAP) Graham cracker
3 drops (FW) Cream soda

I am working on some sort of variation of this recipe, which is a derivative of my standard Banana nut brownie recipe. Once this once is finished, I think I plan on lowering the B. Nut bread by a drop, and substituting the brownie for double dutch chocolate. As is, the B. nut bread is still the leader on flavor here, but, the others still come out. Not bad, really.

So far, and it's probably too early to tell, but, the (CAP) Graham cracker seems to be less buttery than the (TFA) version, which is a win in my book. More time needed to be sure.

 

[Aurora-Oblivion]

Sounds great, thanks for sharing!!

Wish I had all those flavors so I could try it out now, gotta get in an order for more flavors soon!

 

[Levitas]

It still may not be applicable, but, if I see a recipe, and I don't have the specific ingredient, or vendor, I will use another that is similar. For example, you wouldn't positively need to use VZ coconut, and another cream may work (perhaps better) than the cream soda I use. This isn't the case for all flavorings, but just something to consider

 

[Rlafontaine1971]

What's the cinnamon churro like? I have all of the flavors except for that one.

I have altered this recipe slightly.

2 drops (VZ) Black and Mild
2 drops (VZ) Coconut
3 drops (TFA) Smooth
1/5 drop (FW) Cinnamon churro
1/5 drop (CAP) Chocolate Fudge brownie

It's actually pretty good, I'm enjoying it. I believe it to be a suitable base for something more, or perhaps a stand alone. I'm torn between vaping it as is, adding some (LA) Chocolate, or adding some (TFA) Banana nut bread. I think a good milk chocolate would make it, I have some (FW) Double dutch chocolate coming in, and might try some of that in this revision.

Any ideas? Anyone have these flavors, and wish to comment?


Edit: I also wanted to mention, after trying the Brown Sugar (TFA), I am having mixed feelings on it. It seems to give a coarse feeling on the throat, and though it's not bad on the palate, I don't know if I can handle it on the throat. Anyone else have similar reactions to this flavoring?

 

[Levitas]

What's the cinnamon churro like? I have all of the flavors except for that one.

To me, it tastes of cinnamon rolls. A dessert cinnamon with a doughy taste to it. It's pretty decent, but extremely powerful. So I diluted 1ml of flavoring with 4mls of straight PG. I did the same with Capella Chocolate Fudge brownie.

If you've a cinnamon roll, or perhaps cinnamon danish, I imagine those would suit nicely.

 

[Rlafontaine1971]

I want to try the Cin Churro, gonna have to pick it up on my next order. The Capella Chocalate Fudge Brownie really caught me off gaurd. I just assumed 15% when I first tried it out and then spent the next 1/2 hour boiling everything it came in contact with.

To me, it tastes of cinnamon rolls. A dessert cinnamon with a doughy taste to it. It's pretty decent, but extremely powerful. So I diluted 1ml of flavoring with 4mls of straight PG. I did the same with Capella Chocolate Fudge brownie.

If you've a cinnamon roll, or perhaps cinnamon danish, I imagine those would suit nicely.

 

[Levitas]

I want to try the Cin Churro, gonna have to pick it up on my next order. The Capella Chocalate Fudge Brownie really caught me off gaurd. I just assumed 15% when I first tried it out and then spent the next 1/2 hour boiling everything it came in contact with.

Haha, I had similar results. I think my first batch was 10 drops in 10mls. I love brownie, but jeez! I like 1 drop per 5mls for potent fudge brownie flavor, and the dilute for subtle back rounds.

 

[Levitas]

I think I am onto something, I didn't actually create the blend yet, but, I was dripping random mixes of flavorings, and something I thought of:

TFA Blueberry extra
CAP Strawberries and cream
CAP Vanilla Custard

Good stuff! Gonna mix a bottle hopefully tomorrow.

 

[ToweKnee]

The Capella Chocalate Fudge Brownie really caught me off gaurd. I just assumed 15% when I first tried it out and then spent the next 1/2 hour boiling everything it came in contact with.

When I was testing CFB 8% I could taste a perfect brownie and even could taste walnut notes. When I raised it to 10%+ It was just a very dark fudge brownie. Both very good but another flavor that really can change at certain levels.

 

[Rlafontaine1971]

That does sound really good. I'm gonna try that one as soon as my nic comes in. The blueberry extra and honey also work really nice together with tobacco mixes. I also want to try the apple and champagne recipe that My4jewels commented on. I've had the champagne for a while now but haven't messed with it.

I think I am onto something, I didn't actually create the blend yet, but, I was dripping random mixes of flavorings, and something I thought of:

TFA Blueberry extra
CAP Strawberries and cream
CAP Vanilla Custard

Good stuff! Gonna mix a bottle hopefully tomorrow.

 

[flintlock62]

I'm certainly no expert, but wouldn't the VG be diluted with something like distilled water, or alcohol? Straight VG is very thick.