COFFEE MILL ONE SHOT KIT– ROASTED CARAMEL LATTE
Kindly given to me by @Richio Blck Vapour.
I happened to see one of Blck Vapour's post and I immediately spotted the Roasted Caramel Latte (anything to do with coffee jumps off the page and hits me in the face) but when I realised that it's a DIY I commented that I don't do DIY, as I don't like fiddling and faffing.
However, Richio sent me the kit, knowing that it's really simple to use. In spite of that, I've had it for a few months and I sincerely apologise for having taken so long to use it.
The kit which I received consisted of:
- 1 x 10ml bottle of Roasted Caramel Latte concentrate
- Pre-mixed VG/PG 80/20 (volume unspecified, but it's a huge bottle! Thank you, Richio!)
- 1 x 10ml bottle of nicotine
- A measuring card from Blck Vapour, with instructions
- 1 x 60ml Chubby Gorilla bottle
Set-up used:
Mod: iJust 3
Coil: Commercial - Kanthal Net and Multihole HW-M 0.15 ohm
Watts: 80W
Concentrate used: 10ml/60ml bottle
Nicotine added: 6mg
The packaging of the concentrate is a stunning, realistic-looking coffee cup, with the bottle of concentrate being placed inside it.
A leaflet is also inside the coffee cup, but the print is so tiny that one needs a magnifying glass to read it. Needless to say, I don't have one.
The kit is very simple to use. All that one has to do is to follow the instructions on the card. This card was a brilliant idea of Blck Vapour – the instructions are clear and simple to follow and it makes the process so easy, especially for someone who has never DIYd (like me!)
Instruction card, designed by Blck Vapour
The recommended ratio of concentrate to be used and the steeping time are stated on the cup.
The "dosage" says 10% but, without thinking, I merrily used the entire 10ml bottle. It was only during the steeping period that I realized that I should not have used the entire 10ml bottle, since the Chubby Gorilla which was supplied with the kit was only 60ml, not 100ml. Thus, I should have used only 6ml of the concentrate. I've never DIYd before, so am I correct in saying that?
An experienced DIYer would not have made that mistake, but it’s an easy mistake to make for someone who has never mixed at all. Nevertheless, the cup does state that 10% is the recommended ratio, so it wasn’t a serious mistake.
As per the instruction on the cup, I allowed it to steep for three days. Since I had used 10ml of concentrate, I was expecting it to have a very strong flavour, but to my surprise the flavour was quite weak.
@RainstormZA suggested that I steep it for a further two weeks which I did, after separating it into two bottles so that I could give it a really good shake every day.
After two weeks I tried it again, expecting it to be very strong by this time. I wouldn't describe it as very strong, but it certainly does have a decided roastged caramel flavour. For me, it's perfect, as I don't like "looking" for a flavour. This one is right there and it's lip-licking delicious!
If I mix it again, I will once again use the concentrate at 10ml/60ml.
Advantages of purchasing the kit
This kit has a tremendous advantage for someone who has never DIYd, because everything that you need is there and the instruction card makes it sooooo easy to use. I've never DIYd but I had no difficulties at all.
There are some who say that using a pre-mixed concentrate is not DIYing. Does that mean that if you buy a pre-mixed packet of spices to rub on the chicken, then you’re not cooking?
Would I buy a kit again? No, because I've kept the instruction card designed by Blck Vapour!
Would I recommend the kit to someone who has never DIYd before? Absolutely!!
Would I recommend the pre-mixed Coffee Mill concentrate to someone who wants to buy the concentrate only and not the full kit? Absolutely!
Once again, thank you so much @Richio for introducing me to the kit and the Coffee Mill concentrate. I really enjoyed the process and I will definitely be mixing many more. In fact, I bought the Coconut Milk Mocha and it's in my cupboard, just waiting for me ... I'll be mixing that one very soon!!
, even less sure now after reading this as I don’t like weak flavors . Thanks for the review sir!!!
you can get the 8 pack for like 599
