E-LIQUIDS

A 10 ml bottle of e-liquid vaped with a standard MTL kit is equivalent on average to 50 to 100 cigarettes, or about 2.5 to 5 packs. The estimate varies depending on your vaping pace, nicotine strength, and equipment used. A vaper who consumes one 10 ml bottle in 2 days replaces on average one pack of cigarettes per day.

The nicotine strength is chosen based on your previous smoking consumption. An e-liquid 3 mg/ml is suitable for occasional smokers (less than 5 cigarettes per day). A 6 mg/ml is suitable for 5 to 10 cigarettes per day. Beyond 10 cigarettes daily, go for 12 mg or 20 mg nicotine salts to avoid withdrawal.

The rule is simple: 50/50 e-liquid -> MTL coil >= 1 ohm (tight draw, pronounced throat hit, ideal for beginners and nicotine salts). 30/70 or 70/30 high VG e-liquid -> sub-ohm coil < 1 ohm (airy draw, big clouds, for boxes and rebuildable atomizers). Reversing these pairings causes either a burnt taste or a loss of flavor.

An unopened e-liquid can be stored for about 2 years away from light and heat. Once opened, expect 6 to 12 months by keeping the bottle closed and in a cool place. The nicotine may darken slightly over time, which is normal and does not affect the flavor quality.

DIY involves mixing a PG/VG base, one or more concentrated flavors, and a nicotine booster. Use 5 to 15% flavoring depending on recipes, and adjust nicotine via boosters (usually 20 mg/ml). Use an online DIY calculator for the right proportions. DIY costs 3 to 5 times less than ready-to-vape e-liquids.

The color change (usually to yellow/orange) is normal and comes from nicotine oxidation when exposed to air, light, and heat. This does not affect the taste or effectiveness of the product. To slow it down, keep your bottles closed in a cool, dark place.

The 10 ml is sold ready to vape with its nicotine strength already included, from 0 to 20 mg/ml depending on TPD legal limits. The 50 ml is a shortfill: it is delivered without nicotine in a 60 ml bottle, leaving you 10 ml of space to add one or two boosters depending on the target dosage. Shortfills are cheaper per milliliter and allow you to customize the strength more precisely.

Nicotine salts are absorbed more quickly by the body and provide a less harsh throat hit at equivalent strength. They are perfect for former smokers who want fast nicotine satisfaction with a pod or MTL kit. Classic nicotine remains preferable for sub-ohm and powerful boxes, where salts would become too intense.

PG (propylene glycol) and VG (vegetable glycerin) are the two main components of the base. A 50/50 ratio offers a pronounced throat hit and moderate vapor, ideal for pods and MTL. A 30/70 or 20/80 ratio produces much more vapor and a smoother hit, best for sub-ohm and DL vaping.

In theory yes, but in practice the PG/VG ratio must be adapted to your coil. A sub-ohm coil (less than 1 ohm) handles high PG e-liquids poorly, which can cause an aggressive throat sensation. An MTL coil (above 1 ohm) will work poorly with a high VG e-liquid that is too thick for the wick. When in doubt, stick with 50/50.

Steeping involves letting an e-liquid rest for a few days to a few weeks so the flavors blend. Fresh fruits can be vaped immediately. Desserts and classic tobacco flavors gain a lot of depth after 1 to 3 weeks of rest. Steeping is done away from light, with the bottle closed, shaking occasionally.

For a first purchase, go for a 10 ml e-liquid in 50/50 ratio, with a nicotine strength suited to your profile (3 to 12 mg depending on your smoking consumption). For flavor, classic tobacco (Blond, USA Mix) eases the transition from cigarettes. Fresh fruits like strawberry or apple are the most consensual to discover aromatic vaping.