How long should I leave my e-liquid to rest before consuming it?
If you want to know how long to let your e-liquid rest before consuming it, it's because you're planning to make it yourself using the different products available in our online store, so that you'll have all the flavors and strength you're looking for. Here are a few explanations to help you better understand how to make your blend the best suited to your needs.
What equipment do you need to make your own e-liquid?
To make your e-liquidyou need essential accessories with which you can make your blends. Empty bottles, measuring jugs, juices... To make sure you get the results you want, we advise you to consider the importance of each of them.
- Empty bottles They are available in different sizes. You can use them for combining, but also for storing your liquids. Packaging is chosen according to your consumption, but also according to the appeal you have for the blend to be prepared, so the choice is yours. Generally speaking, a 100 ml bottle is useful for storage, while 10 or 30 ml bottles are for everyday use. If you don't want the hassle of measuring and want to keep track of your consumption, opt for graduated bottles!
- Syringes To ensure that the amount of flavoring is precise and that the e-liquid sits correctly, you need to dose to the nearest milliliter. That's why a syringe or graduated pipette is an important accessory in the process.
- The ingredients Without them, there's no e-liquid! To prepare your blend, you need a base with the desired proportion of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine, boosters, flavourings, and optional additives.
E-liquid: how long should I let it stand?
To know how long to let your e-liquid rest before consuming it, you need to refer to the complexity of the recipe, since the so-called "maturation" time depends on the flavors chosen.
- Resting time for single fruit aromas: 0 to 5 days
- Resting time for multi-fruit aromas: 3 to 7 days
- Resting time for mint, aniseed, coffee or vanilla: 7 to 15 days
- Resting time for gourmet aromas: 15 to 30 days
- Resting time for classic aromas: minimum 20 days
Nota Bene: each additional day will amplify the flavors of your e-liquid, especially for gourmands and classics.
What's more, when it comes to adding additives, there's generally no need to rest.
Yes, to be able to consume your e-liquid, you need to be patient... While you're waiting to taste it, think about buying one capable of satisfying your maturation needs! Otherwise, it's going to seem like a long time. Do you now understand the importance of large storage bottles?
One last thing: don't hesitate to mix your e-liquid preparation every other day. If possible, air it out for a few seconds to renew the air in the bottle; this helps oxidation and flavor development.
Knowing how long to leave your e-liquid to rest before consuming it therefore requires a certain amount of knowledge if you are to enjoy it to the full.
What precautions should I take when preparing an e-liquid?
Whether you add nicotine or not, an e-liquid must always be made with care and attention to detail. Not only because it makes vaping a pleasant experience, but also because the products used can be irritating.
For blends with nicotine, remember that the product used is considered dangerous: it must therefore be used with caution. Wear gloves and goggles, and make sure bottles are always secure. Likewise, never use flavourings on their own! They need to be mixed in small quantities into a base, which is the whole point of DIY preparation.
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