Steeping Question

[CrazyChef]

So, being new to DIY, I can't seem to find an answer...

If I need to test the flavor of a new recipe, how can I get a true flavor assessment on a recipe that I want to develop that requires steeping?

I would prefer not to have to wait a week, taste, adjust, wait another week, etc.

 

[UncleRJ]

You might want to think about getting an ultrasonic cleaner to "Speed Steep" your creations.

IMHO, time is still the best way.

 

[wllmc]

Speed steeping in any form will jump start the process a bit. but its kinda funny how long it really takes lol. lets say you steep it for 12 hours in a CP or UC then for everything to relax after the beating it took will be a couple more days at least. So now you are into it about 3 or 4 days and by that time you have made 10 other bottles of juice you are playing with so you forgot the ones you made 4 days ago for a few more days and the next thing you know its been a week and you may as well have shook it up and vaped a little and put the rest away for a week lol.

I do support speed steeping though and it really helps your custard vapes become creamy and smooth faster. I would recommend using a dehydrator or a crock pot. I personally have burnt out 3 ultrasonic cleaners. UC's are just not meant to be ran that long and hard especially if you have a serious mixing addiction.

eventually you wont need to speed steep anything. 9 times out of 10 you will have a good idea before mixing it what its going to taste and will be able to make adjustments from a shake and vape and blast out a recipe in a day and let it sit for week no problem because of the mountain of juice in your cabinet . Dont worry about knocking it out of the park in your first 6 months of mixing. take the first 6 months to explore and tinker without any expectation of a grand slam. It will happen. mix, vape, mix, vape, mix, vape, eat, sleep, mix, vape, mix, vape, mix, vape The best way to find out what a mix is going to taste like in 30 days is to wait 30 days

 

[AmandaD]

I agree with the above! Occasionally I use a $10 crockpot, but most often I shake and vape - or at most wait until the next day. I do often give custards 4 hours in the crockpot to get to that deliciousness that otherwise would take a couple of weeks!

 

[RodThaVapenRat]

I agree with the above! Occasionally I use a $10 crockpot, but most often I shake and vape - or at most wait until the next day. I do often give custards 4 hours in the crockpot to get to that deliciousness that otherwise would take a couple of weeks!

How do you steep in a crock pot? I normally use the hot water bath method.

 

[AmandaD]

How do you steep in a crock pot? I normally use the hot water bath method.

Lowest setting, lid cracked - stays around 150 degrees (check the temp) - 4 hours - done! (Or less for a quick steep). I've accidentally left custards in overnight, and they're fine! Don't use this method for anything with spices (cinnamon, etc) - it kills them! And be careful with citrus also, since it might steep into nothingness!

(Edited for correct temp!)

 

[RodThaVapenRat]

Lowest setting, lid cracked - stays around 450 degrees (check the temp) - 4 hours - done! (Or less for a quick steep). I've accidentally left custards in overnight, and they're fine! Don't use this method for anything with spices (cinnamon, etc) - it kills them! And be careful with citrus also, since it might steep into nothingness!

Thanks

 

[CrazyChef]

stays around 450 degrees (check the temp) - 4 hours - done!

Umm... I hope that's a typo?

 

[AmandaD]

Umm... I hope that's a typo?

Oh....LOL - 150 degrees, sorry!

 

[Mike H.]

My guess is, if something is decent b4 steeping it should be even better after...Pick out something you can mix thats not bad from the start...We call it "Shake and vape"...If its good make more and dont touch it for 3 weeks...if its killer, make even more next time to last you 3 weeks so you dont run out...leaving your mix to steep for x amount of time wont be a worry or concern for you.

I have a mix of espresso with vienna cream and a tad of butter scotch (all FA flavorings) thats been sitting 3 weeks now...I think im gonna going to be in heaven when i put this in my subtank nano im getting tomorrow.