カテゴリー別アーカイブMagical Flavour/ Flavour Concentrates
For a lot of folks, the arrival of warmer weather in spring and summer means it’s time for iced coffee. Or cold brew. Or wait … aren’t they the same thing? No, not exactly. True, both are coffee, and both are typically served cold. But they’re not identical beverages. The difference between iced coffee and cold brew boils down to how they’re made. We asked Tim Melano, founder of Triple Coffee, to help us distinguish between iced coffee and cold brew — and exactly which one he thinks is better. What Is Iced Coffee? Iced coffee is any type of coffee that you drink over ice. As Melano says, it’s […]
Concentrates are essentially the flavours that are used in the creation of e-liquid flavours. Concentrates can be either natural or synthetic and are formulated by flavourists whom attempt to reconstruct specifics flavour profiles. The chemicals used to create these flavours are assigned CAS numbers (an universal code) which enable manufacturers to understand exactly what is used to flavour their liquids. Concentrates can either be simple or complex depending on the desired output. Typically most concentrates are simple flavours such as blackcurrant, biscuit, or honey, however some concentrates can be very intricate or complex such as Lemon Meringue Pie. Flavour concentrates vary greatly in terms of their strength and potency, […]
Since my cocktail videos are appearing in the monthly “Nichi Bei Café” segments on YouTube, I thought this might be a good opportunity to rehash things I may have discussed in the past, as these cocktail videos typically run no more than five minutes, not nearly enough time to discuss individual liquors on their own. So, to simplify everything in one article, I’ll just divide it into base liquor, flavoring agents and bitters. The Base Liquor The base liquor is the liquor that a cocktail is based on. While it may not be the majority of the liquid in any given cocktail, it is the primary liquor in that given […]