While steeping
is an extremely popular practice, not every vapers out there believes that it’s
necessary. Ultimately, vaping is a hobby/lifestyle
that’s all about experimentation. So, if you’re content with the taste of your e-liquid
as it is, you don’t have to steep it.
Keep in mind, however, that most vape juice
manufacturers do not steep their e-liquids prior to distribution. Hence, there is a good chance that the e-juice
that you purchase is supposed to be steeped prior to use.
3 Popular Steeping Techniques You Should Want to Master Then
Again, whether or not you steep your pre-made
e-liquids is totally your call. However,
these steeping method types below are known to enhance your e-juice’s flavor
and nicotine potency, resulting in a more satisfying and well-rounded vaping
experience.
Method #1: Slow Steeping
One of the most popular methods is slow steeping. While it takes a bit more time than other
popular methods, it requires the least amount of effort. Once you’ve stocked up on e-liquid, place the
bottles in a dark place like a closet or a cabinet. Whether the caps are on or off of the bottles
makes no difference.
Each day, give the bottles of e-liquid a very gentle
shake for a few seconds. This will
encourage the oxygen molecules to interact with all of the molecules in your
vape juice. You can steep your vape
juices using this method for between one and two weeks. Take notice that the color of your e-liquid
becomes slightly darker as the steeping process goes on.
Method #2: Warm/Hot Bath Method
The warm bath method is also quite popular. For this method, fill a basin or a bowl with
warm water. Then, place your e-liquid
bottles in a resealable plastic bag. Put
the bag of e-liquid bottles into the bowl and leave it there overnight. By the morning, your e-liquids should be
slightly darker in color. This means
that they’re ready to be vaped.
Method #3: Use a Slow Cooker
This is one where you will need to fill the crockpot
with water and then place the bottles of e-liquid in a medium-sized zip-lock
bag, removing as much air as possible in the process. From there, you put the crock-pot on a low
setting, and place the bottles there. Leave the crock pot on for 30 minutes up to
4 hours max, while keeping an eye on it occasionally. Once ready, uncap them, so they can breathe. Then, re-cap and shake well before pouring
into your tank to vape.
Method #4: Seed Steeping
Seed steeping is an interesting method that involves
placing a drop or two of steeped e-liquid into the bottle of an e-liquid that
has not been steeped. The idea here is
that the trace amount of steeped e-liquid will activate the oxidization
process.
Method #5: The Use of Steeping Method #10: Use Hot Rice
Usually, uncooked rice is used when you’ve a bit of
water in your cellphone and need it to come out. However, hot rice can be an interesting
steeping method. Simply fill a
microwavable bowl with dry, uncooked rice, and heat it in the microwave until
hot. Then, cover the bottles of e-liquid
with the rice entirely. When the rice is
cool, check the juice. If necessary, repeat
until the e-juice is ready. Once it’s
ready, uncap, and let them breathe, then cap and shake well.
Which Steeping Method Will You Use Next Time if Need Be?
Each and every vaper
has their own top method of mixing and steeping vape juice. Still, if you need to really steep those
bottles of e-juices for the most flavorful and impactful experience possible,
it really won’t hurt to attempt one or more of these steeping methods above, in
order to see what produces the optimal e-liquid that meets your preferences. Speaking of preferences, there aren’t incorrect
ones per say, assuming once again, you get the flavor you want from your
e-liquids coupled with the most rewarding vaping experience.
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