Ejuice

WHAT IS E-JUICE OR VAPE LIQUID?  

Vape juice is the liquid that is used for vape devices or e-cigarettes. It can also be called e-liquid because it is a liquid that is electronically heated and vaporized to deliver clouds into your mouth. 

WHAT MAKES UP AN E-JUICE?

Vape juice is made up of four distinct components that come together to deliver heaven to your soul, such as nicotine which is sometimes optional, and flavoring. Two critical components of the e-liquid are.

Vegetable Glycerine – Also known as VG, vegetable glycerine is a thick, syrupy liquid that produces top-level vapor when heated. It is the VG that creates the smoke-like effect you get when you inhale. 

Propylene Glycol – Also known as PG, propylene glycol is the active medium that carries flavor compounds and produces the smoking-like hit you get at the back of your throat when you vape. 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VEGETABLE GLYCERIN AND PROPYLENE GLYCOL?

The difference between PG aka Propylene Glycol and VG aka vegetable Glycerine is in their composition and function. while PG is an artificial mixing agent that is used to bring the flavor in the e-juice forward, VG is a natural mixing agent that is used to provide the vapor. Another difference is that PG contributes to the throat hit, while VG contributes to the vapor production.

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH E-JUICE IS BEST FOR ME?

Choosing the best e-juice is totally dependent on your smoking habits. If you used to smoke less than 10 cigarettes a day, then sub-ohm vaping is the best choice for you. this is because you get lower nicotine strength, lighter throat hit, higher vapor production, and more intense flavor. On the other hand, Mouth to lung vaping is better for you if you do more than 20 sticks per day. This way you get higher nicotine strength, stronger throat hit, good flavor, and medium vapor.

WHAT IS A THROAT HIT?

The throat hit is the sensation that you get when the nicotine in the vape juice hits the back of your throat. It is the same feeling you get when you smoke. The strength of the nicotine in the vape juice determines the potency of the hit. 

IS IT BAD TO DRINK E-JUICE?

While little e-juice entering your mouth is not harmful, getting a high amount of e-juice into your body without vaping is dangerous. So, it is not recommended, You should seek medical attention if this happens.

WHAT IS VAPER TONGUE?

Vaper tongue is when you use a particular vape juice for a very long time and regularly without changing. Soon, you will start to lose the taste. It is not a serious condition. It is advisable to switch flavors weekly so that you don’t get a vaper's tongue and no, it affects only vaping and has nothing to do with the taste of food.

WHAT IS FLAVOR GHOSTING?

Flavor ghosting is a scenario when you can still taste the flavor from a previous e-juice in your vape tank. This scenario is common with flavors with menthol and they are harder to remove, the way out is to change the coil and completely clean out your tank.

SHOULD I CLEAN THE TANK WHEN ADDING A NEW FLAVOR?

This is totally dependent on the vape juice that you had present in the juice tank. Using vape juices of the same profile is not an issue. But, when it is a different flavor profile, then you need to change the coil before adding a new flavor. This is because the different flavor profiles are incompatible and the new flavor will be overtaken by the old one. So, using flavors of similar profiles means you don’t need to change your coil. But, it is recommended that you clean out the tank before adding a new flavor.

HOW LONG DOES A VAPE LIQUID LAST?

This is completely dependent on the size of the vape liquid and how often you vape. A vape liquid can last you anywhere from 2 days to 5 days. It is all dependent on you. 

WHICH VAPE JUICE IS BEST FOR ME?

This is completely dependent on your nicotine craving and where you are in your smoking journey. Most people use vaping as a way to quit smoking, and if you are one of them, the best way to choose an e-liquid is to consider the nicotine strength and how frequently you smoke. As a general rule, choose 3mg nicotine strength if you smoke less than 10 sticks daily.

WHERE CAN I BUY E-JUICE?

You can buy e-juice from any vaping store online or closest to you. but, to be sure you are getting value for money, you should buy from Raven route.Raven route is a licensed vaping retailer and wholesaler with relationships and partnerships with the best-selling e-juice manufacturers and vape device manufacturers. With Raven route, you can be sure of getting value for money.

HOW MUCH NICOTINE SHOULD I USE?

The standard e-juice has a 5mg nicotine concentration. But there are varying degrees of nicotine concentration available, depending on the e-juice manufacturer. A manufacturer like Dinner Lady has 0mg, 3mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg, 24mg. but, deciding on the amount of nicotine to buy is based on your vaping needs. 

HOW DO I GET THE BEST FLAVOR OUT OF MY E-JUICE?

Several things affect the quality of the flavor and the taste you will get from your e-juice. In all, 7 factors affect the quality of your e-juice flavor, wattage and temperature, Airflow, coil, wicking material, PG/VG of the e-juice, drip tips, the cleanliness of your tank, coil, and wicking material. When you have all these in place, you are ready to get your groove on. 

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK OUT FOR WHEN BUYING AN E-JUICE?

For one thing, your e-juice choice will determine if you will enjoy your vaping times. So, to ensure you get it right, you must buy the right e-juices. The starting point to look at is nicotine concentration. This is completely based on your nicotine needs so ensure you get the right nicotine concentration.

Also, you want to consider your vaping device. some e-juices are perfect with standard coils while others work best with sub-ohm coils. So, ensure you look at the PG/VG ratio so you don’t end up putting a Ferrari engine into a Fiat car.