Steeping

[linzipinz]

Hi

I've heard people taling about steeping quite alot, should this be done with all juices or just certain ones and how long is best ?

also how long does juice last before it goes off

thanks

[genguskhan]

Hi linzipinz. I never knew about steeping juice! But I thinks it’s to let the ingredients mix better. I now leave mine for a week with the top off and give it a shake every couple of days then leave it for another week all in a cool dark place. What a difference it makes. Now I have juice that tastes like something

[Chrissie]

It's only freshly made juices that need to be steeped - ie, those made in the UK to order. To steep them, place in a cupboard with the tops off for a couple of days or so.

The shelf life of e-liquid is about 2 years. But even after that time they will be fine to use, however, some of the flavour & nicotine content may have diminished. You can also freeze juices indefinitely.

[DiscoDes]

Most vendor bought juices that come from Hangsen or Dekang don't need steeping as they were made some time before, however if they are from a juice vendor that mixes their own if they are freshly made and despatched immediately they may benefit from a bit of steeping. Generally if a juice tastes a bit harsh then take the top off and put it somewhere safe for a week then give it a try.

[howie65]

Oh that's what it's all about
Problem is I can't see me waiting a week lol

[lobeydosser]

Nov 8, 2012 13:54:38 GMT howie65 said:

Oh that's what it's all about
Problem is I can't see me waiting a week lol

This is very true when you first start, but once you have two or three flavours on the go, then it is easier to leave them alone for a week.

When I started mixing, I was tasting them every other day, but now they can lie, almost (but not quite) forgotten for a week or so.

By keeping a record of how your juices taste and when they are ready for bottling, then you soon get to know which ones need just a few days and which ones need anything up to 10 days before they are "just right".

[linzipinz]

Thanks guys, i will leave mine for a week and see the difference it makes

[howie65]

Not started mixing yet but think it may well happen soon