Heat steeping Mustard Milk?

submitted about 10 years ago by Bustalacklusta

I have the flavors coming in the mail tomorrow but I'm going away this weekend and wanted to whip up a batch to take with me. Has anyone tried heat steeping in a water bath? Do I even need to steep it?

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by nderpabout 10 years ago

I've heard a lot of people say that they don't like what heat does to creams and its best to let them sit. Make 2 batches, take one with you so you can see what it's like as a shake'n'vape, and leave the other to steep for a good while.

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by Bustalacklustaabout 10 years ago

I have not heard this but good to know. I've done a heat steep on a few other mixes I made with a cream flavor and I was not happy with them at all.

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by wimanxabout 10 years ago

heat steeping works just fine, just don't go over 40 Celsius

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by newt111about 10 years ago

Why?

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by wimanxabout 10 years ago

Creams start to taste odd. .,try steep a small bottle in 50c for a few hours

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by newt111about 10 years ago

I have a few on the way, will give it a shot.

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by Daztasticabout 10 years ago

It's fine as a shake 'n Vape but does taste a little better after a day or two.

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by John8sabout 10 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Does anyone here still have the problem of TFA vbicream flavoring tasting peppery? This is the only thing holding me back from trying this recipe. Was this an isolated case maybe from a bad batch from tfa?

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by Bustalacklustaabout 10 years ago

Well I just ordered a bottle this week so I guess I'll be able to tell you after tomorrow.

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by John8sabout 10 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Alright. Please update and thanks in advance.

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by highsoabout 10 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Im a pepper taster, and i believe it to be on a personal basis

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by John8sabout 10 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Any possibility that could be attributed to the nic?

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by highsoabout 10 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Same nic source ive always used and same peppery taste throughout three 10mL taste batches ive made utilizing the VBIC at 2%

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by beerm0nkeyabout 10 years ago

It isn't the nic. I've tasted the nic straight, no pepper. It's the VBIC. I'm guessing it's one of those things where cilantro tastes like soap to certain people.

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by quidprobonoabout 10 years ago

I have recently cut down on the heat steeping. I use a mug warmer filled with filtered water. Usually I use the water for a half-ass rinse of a few "mixed-use" syringes, and then plunk the bottles in after for a couple hours. Lately, instead of having to remember to turn off the warmer, worrying about overheating, etc, I just unplug it and let the water cool immediately after putting the bottles in. So far all my custards are noticeably better, and the fruits are popping more clearly and noticeably.
I think the little bit of heat helps to mix the flavor without loosing too may volatiles. (I have no idea what I am talking about scientifically) I guess it just has been working and I'm going to stick with it.

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by beezwacksabout 10 years agoOne of "The Damned"

I just heat steeped my first bottle b/c I can't wait to try it. Will let you know results tonight.

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by beerm0nkeyabout 10 years ago

I tried heat steeping MM (diketone free) for a couple hours on a 140F hot plate.

Ruined it. Gave it a slightly acrid flavor. Maybe the butyric acid doesn't like heat? Mixed a fresh batch with the same recipe and no heat steeping and it was 10x better.

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by Bustalacklustaabout 10 years ago

Thanks. USPS failed me today so it's a moot point anymore. I think I'll stay away from heat steeping.