Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Flavor First: When it comes to DIY vape liquids infused with cannabis, the secret lies in using a high-quality extract (FECO) and blending it meticulously with a propylene glycol (PG) base, with a hint of vegetable glycerin (VG) for smoothness. However, creating an extract specifically for vaping requires a slightly different approach from our standard FECO recipe.

The Importance of Soaking Time: In our usual ethanol extraction process, we recommend a 3-4 hour soak for the cannabis plant material. But for vape liquids, flavor becomes the top priority, taking precedence over considerations like potency that might be more important for tinctures or edibles.

The Quick Wash Advantage: To capture the most desirable flavors, we recommend the "Quick Wash" or "Golden Dragon Tincture" technique. Here's the gist of it:

• Freeze and Chill: The process starts by chilling the ethanol and freezing the cannabis material. The cold temperatures make the trichomes (resin glands) on the cannabis much more likely to separate from the plant matter quickly when combined with the chilled ethanol.

• Short Soak, Big Flavor: Using the Quick Wash method, the cannabis only needs to soak for a brief 3-4 minutes. This short timeframe results in a cleaner FECO because the ethanol has less opportunity to extract unwanted plant material like chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the green pigment that contributes a bitter taste to the extract, and by minimizing its extraction, we achieve a more flavorful end product.