Can I Add Flavour To E-Liquid?

There's no doubt that the variety of available flavours is one of the primary attractions of vaping. Flavour choice has played a significant role in helping smokers to quit.

With so many different flavours to choose from, it is inevitable that sometimes you will buy something that you don't particularly like.

If you encounter an e-liquid that doesn’t set your palate on fire, don’t throw it away! Vape juice is expensive, and it’s a shame to waste it.

You can alter the taste of your juice to create a blend that is more appealing to your taste buds!

Could menthol help?

Have you ever wondered why menthol cigarettes have been shown to be more addictive than regular ones?

It’s probable that the menthol helps new smokers ignore the fact that the low-quality reconstituted tobacco used for cigarettes actually tastes pretty terrible. Menthol conceals the harshness of the smoke and helps smokers focus on the rush of the nicotine. That’s why governments around the world have moved to ban menthol cigarettes.

Despite the bans on menthol cigarettes, menthol remains perfectly legal as an e-liquid ingredient. That’s a good thing because menthol can be a transformational addition to e-liquid.

If you find yourself with a bottle of e-liquid that you don’t like, try adding a few drops of  strong menthol vape juice then give the completed flavour a good shake. You may find that it has been greatly improved. 

Of course, you might find that you have made things worse!

Can e-liquids be good mixers?

it isn't only menthol e-liquid that can be a great mixer for your flavours. 

If you happen to buy an e-liquid that you don’t enjoy, look at the other flavours in your collection and see if one of them might be a good choice for blending with the offending vape juice. A dessert flavour might work well, for instance, with a coffee e-liquid. A custard flavour might work well with a tobacco e-liquid.

Explore the possibilities and see if you can come up with a combination that you do like.

Does hardware play a role in flavour?

The short answer to that question is - yes! Some flavours react differently according to the temperature that the coil reaches. You may find that a flavour you dislike when vaped at low temperatures becomes far more appealing at higher temperatures. This is why many experienced vapers favour temperature control (TC) vaping. TC mode enables you to dictate the precise temperature that your coil will reach. With a little trial and error, you can discover the sweet spot for your chosen flavour.

If you wish to explore the possibilities of TC vaping, you will need to invest in a kit that features TC mode.

It is also possible that your flavours could be enhanced simply by switching your coil to one boasting a different resistance. 

Does Steeping make a difference?

Steeping is the act of allowing an e-liquid to age for a while. It’s likely to be most beneficial if you happen to buy an e-liquid that’s only a few days old.

Steeping encourages the molecules in a bottle of e-liquid to meld and interact, which can help the distinct flavour notes to blend together into a more cohesive whole. Steeping also encourages alcohol-based flavours, which some people may find a bit harsh, to evaporate and become less prominent. Sometimes steeping can change a bad e-liquid into a tolerable one or even one that you like.

To steep a bottle of e-liquid, open the bottle for a moment to expose it to air. Close the bottle tightly and give it a good shake before placing it in a cool, dark place. Repeat the process of opening, closing and shaking the bottle each day for a couple of weeks. Sample the liquid after about two weeks.

If you’re happy with the e-liquid, you can start using it. If you’re not happy, you can continue the steeping process and see if the flavour improves further.

What if all else fails?

Taste is a very subjective thing. It is entirely possible that a particular e-liquid flavour won’t work for you at all even though other people like it. E-liquid isn’t cheap, though, and we think it’s a shame to throw something away when there’s a chance that you might use it if you had no other option.

What would you do if you ran out of e-liquid while waiting for a shipment to arrive in the mail? Would you go to a local vape shop and buy e-liquid at a potentially inflated price?

What if you ran out of e-liquid in the middle of the night and didn’t have any options for buying more vape juice locally?

Unexpected events can always happen, and if you experience something unforeseen, you’ll be glad to have an emergency bottle of e-liquid around — so don’t throw that bottle away.

You  could also offer the juice to a vaping friend as they may appreciate the taste more than you do!