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FLV Rich Cinnamon completely dominating mixes?
submitted about 8 years ago by ShittyStrawman

After reading a lot of praise for FLV rich cinnamon, I got some, since I'm a big fan of cinnamon in bakeries and it pairs so well with so many profiles.

In the past I've used CAP cinnamon Danish, which has always been ok.

In my first mix I had FLV rich cinnamon at 0.3% - a fairly normal amount it seems.

While it was nice, it made my apple cinnamon yoghurt blend just taste of sweet cinnamon, with nothing much else.

Attempt no.2, and I've put the cinnamon down to 0.15% (insanely low), and it's still dominating the mix completely.

These have been steeping for a week or so now, and while the cinnamon has calmed down a tiny bit, it's still very in your face.

I LOVE this cinnamon, but mixing with it is very impractical if I'm going to be using 0.1% or less in mixes.

Is this normal?

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6 points
 
by ID10-Tabout 8 years agoWinner of the 2nd DIYorDIE World Mixing Championship

You seem a little more sensitive to it than most, but yeah, it's strong stuff.

It's not impractical if you make a dilution.

4 points
 
by SteepingTakesTimeabout 8 years ago

I second this. I'm also really sensitive to it and I just make a 10% dilution in PG. I still prefer good ole CAP Danish though.

5 points
 
by HashSlingingSlashurabout 8 years ago

I don't think 0.15% is insanely anything.

If you said 0.05 or less then maybe you're reaching insane levels.

How long are you letting it steep? A little steep always helps for me.

It's also one of those things that you notice and eventually notice it less and less. Once you get past the initial shock, you're able to dig into the rest of the mix.

I feel like I had a similar issue with it when I first tried it but now it's something I need to have every once in a while.

1 points
 
by VAPORMARKabout 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

The smallest drops from concentrate dripper bottles are about 0.02 grams. Drops from Capella bottles are about 0.03 grams. You can't split a drop. For very small percentages you need to use a dilution.

1 points
 
by VAPORMARKabout 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

The smallest drops from concentrate dripper bottles are about 0.02 grams. Drops from Capella bottles are about 0.03 grams. You can't split a drop. For very small percentages you need to use a dilution.

3 points
 
by chewymidgetabout 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I usually don't use a percentage for the flavor when I put it in a mix, I use drops.

1d/10ml seems to work for a background cinnamon note. 2d/10ml for a in your face cinnamon.

3 points
 
by Twistedfexerabout 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Just my two cents, I make up a 10% dilution w/PG for this specific flavoring. I use it at 0.1% - 0.5% Cause I simply can't weigh out under 0.01g with a 40$ scale.

2 points
 
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2 points
 
by probywan1337about 8 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

I use drops of that stuff. It's really really potent

1 points
 
by MrBurgundy314about 8 years ago

I tend to max out RC at 0.2%. That's full on cinnamon stomping across the flavor stage. 0.1% brings it back into the mix, but it can still be way too strong for lighter mixes.

As others have said, try a 10% dilution. Much like INW Waffle, this one is far easier to work with when it's diluted down.

1 points
 
by Tiptup300about 8 years ago

http://theflavorwiki.net/wiki/FLV_Rich_Cinnamon Updated according with comments from this thread.

1 points
 
by Kraftykiwiabout 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Nice

1 points
 
by Tiptup300about 8 years ago

No man thank you!

I'm finally starting to hammer down a final layout for concentrate pages.


General over view paragraph, 2-4 sentences.

==Flavor Profile==

General overview of how it tastes including a list of flavor properties.

====Mouth Feel====

short sentence.

====Off Flavors====

list?

====Real World Equivalent====

Optional notes

== Usage ==

Percentage, Position, , 1-2 sentences.

====Related Flavors ====

Maybe move to Flavor Profile?

====Pairings====

1-2 paragraphs of different things that can be paired.

1 points
 
by Kraftykiwiabout 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I'm liking them so far.

1 points
 
by juthincabout 8 years ago

.1% concentrations? Sounds similar to some cherries... FA Cocoa is usually best not too much above that. Look at it this way: PG (or PDO) is cheap compared to the flavoring you have. So you can multiply your amount of flavoring by 10 for little cost. That's a good thing.

1 points
 
by probywan1337about 8 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

I use drops of that stuff. It's really really potent

1 points
 
by RinVapesabout 8 years ago

I use the tiniest drop per 10 ml. Not accurate measuring but I plan on diluting it... It's very strong.

1 points
 
by MrBurgundy314about 8 years ago

I tend to max out RC at 0.2%. That's full on cinnamon stomping across the flavor stage. 0.1% brings it back into the mix, but it can still be way too strong for lighter mixes.

As others have said, try a 10% dilution. Much like INW Waffle, this one is far easier to work with when it's diluted down.

1 points
 
by Tiptup300about 8 years ago

http://theflavorwiki.net/wiki/FLV_Rich_Cinnamon Updated according with comments from this thread.

1 points
 
by Kraftykiwiabout 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Nice

1 points
 
by Tiptup300about 8 years ago

No man thank you!

I'm finally starting to hammer down a final layout for concentrate pages.


General over view paragraph, 2-4 sentences.

==Flavor Profile==

General overview of how it tastes including a list of flavor properties.

====Mouth Feel====

short sentence.

====Off Flavors====

list?

====Real World Equivalent====

Optional notes

== Usage ==

Percentage, Position, , 1-2 sentences.

====Related Flavors ====

Maybe move to Flavor Profile?

====Pairings====

1-2 paragraphs of different things that can be paired.

1 points
 
by Kraftykiwiabout 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I'm liking them so far.

1 points
 
by juthincabout 8 years ago

.1% concentrations? Sounds similar to some cherries... FA Cocoa is usually best not too much above that. Look at it this way: PG (or PDO) is cheap compared to the flavoring you have. So you can multiply your amount of flavoring by 10 for little cost. That's a good thing.

1 points
 
by RinVapesabout 8 years ago

I use the tiniest drop per 10 ml. Not accurate measuring but I plan on diluting it... It's very strong.

1 points
 
by Oldguynothumbsabout 8 years ago

Just lower the amount you put in your mixes, either by diluting it or doing it old school by drops.

I love rich cinnamon. I usually double what people use in their recipes.

1 points
 
by Lulzorrabout 8 years ago

I've seen people go so far as to use one drop per 30ml.

I'd dilute it.

1 points
 
by Oldguynothumbsabout 8 years ago

Just lower the amount you put in your mixes, either by diluting it or doing it old school by drops.

I love rich cinnamon. I usually double what people use in their recipes.

1 points
 
by Lulzorrabout 8 years ago

I've seen people go so far as to use one drop per 30ml.

I'd dilute it.

1 points
 
by noahdblevinsabout 8 years ago~D.I.Y. Samurai~

As stated by others, I find it best to add 1 drop per 10ml. You can always add an extra drop or two later.

I ordered a 30ml bottle, and Im quite sure it will last a loooooooong while. I really like the flavor though.

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