Premium E-Liquid vs DIY (Mix yourself): What suits you?
As vapers, we know the problem: Anyone who uses a powerful sub-ohm device, used up quickly 10 ml or more liquid per day. This will cost money in the long run. It's even more annoying, when your favorite liquid is sold out in the shop.
Is there a solution? And: Simply mix your e-liquid yourself (DIY). But many beginners hesitate. Home-mixed liquid is just as good as expensive premium liquid? What are the differences in taste and quality?? In this article we compare both options, so you can make the right choice.
What is the difference?
E-liquid basically always consists of four main components:
- PG (Propylene glycol) – the taste bearer
- VG (Vegetable glycerin) – for the steam
- Aroma – for the taste
- Nicotine (optional)
The difference between “Premium” and “DIY” so it's not in the magic, but in the recipe and convenience.
Option 1: Premium E-Liquids (Ready-made liquids)
Premium liquids are mixed by professional manufacturers under laboratory conditions. They often use complex flavor combinations, that were developed over months (ripening time, Nuances, etc.).
The benefits:
- Perfect taste: Can be steamed immediately, complex flavors.
- Convenience: bottle open, Fill tank, steam off. No waiting time, no mixing.
- consistency: Every bottle tastes exactly the same.
The disadvantages:
- Cost: Significantly more expensive in the long run, especially with high consumption.
Option 2: DIY E-Liquid (Mix yourself)
Mixing yourself is not rocket science. It's a bit like cooking: With the right ingredients and a recipe, anyone can achieve a delicious result.
The benefits:
- Huge cost savings: Home-mixed liquid often only costs a fraction of ready-made liquids.
- control: You determine the mixing ratio (PG/VG) and the nicotine strength exactly according to your wishes.
- independence: You don't have to rely on it, what the shop currently has in stock.
The disadvantages:
- Time expenditure: They require time to blend and often a maturing period (Steeping) of a few days, until the taste is fully there.
- Learning curve: You have to start with bases, Deal with nicotine shots and dosages.
What do you need to get started?
If you choose DIY, you don't need huge laboratory equipment. We recommend for beginners:
- Liquid-Base: A mix of PG and VG (z.B. 1 Liter). Don't buy too much in the beginning.
- Nicotine-Shots: High quality nicotine is important. Notice: Nicotine oxidizes in air, So always keep the bottles tightly closed.
- Flavors: Concentrates of your favorite flavor.
- Empty bottles & Accesories: Some empty bottles and maybe a syringe for dosing.
Buy or mix?
The decision depends on your budget and time.
- The connoisseur (Premium): When money is no object and you just want to vape stress-free, choose high-quality ones Premium E-Liquids. You save time and are guaranteed to get good taste.
- The price conscious (DIY): If you want to save money in the long term and enjoy experimenting, is DIY mixing the best way. With a little practice you can make liquids, that taste almost as good as the premium brands.
Our tip: Why not both? Buy premium liquids for special enjoyment and mix yourself a simple one “All-Day-Liquid” for everyday life itself.
