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The difference between sweeteners  There are 2 main sweeteners available when making e-liquid, Ethyl Maltol (EM) and Sucralose. They each provide sweetness in a slightly different way, bringing something different to the mix.These two ingredients can also be found in different ratios in off-the-shelf products. For example, TFA Sweetener is 5% Sucralose and 5% EM whereas CAP Super Sweet is 10% Sucralose.We'll also cover in this blog other...

Know your cooling additives for DIY E-Liquid MixingEntering into the world of DIY mixing can seem daunting at first, but with a few tips, it'll start to make more sense. If you're trying your first few mixes, one shot concentrates can be a good idea.There are a number of different ingredients which can be used to create a cooling effect in your e-liquid mixes. We'll cover the different options and how they feel when you vape them.In...

We have been championing Humble Pie for some time now,but we thought it is long overdue for a proper introduction and flavour break down for all you lovely ladies and gents. Humble Pies tag line is “for when life sucks” (give the person who came up with that tag line, the day off for genius marketing.) and it really does seem to make a bad day, a lot more bearable....

So here we are, the inaugural post in our new website’s blog section! Going forward we’ll be posting regularly about all things vaping so check back soon for news, reviews, guides and the occasional waffle from the Vanilla Vapes team. Suggestions are welcome too so if there’s a topic you’d like to see covered please do leave us a comment! We’re looking forward to the year ahead. 2017 was a bizarre year for vaping, we saw the introdu...

Let’s talk about mechs!   Mech mods are increasingly popular, more widely available and cheaper than ever before.  Whether a simple tube mod or a mech squonker, they come with inherent safety risks and if you’re considering your first mech purchase, you need to be aware of these risks and how to mitigate them in order to vape as safely as possible.What is a Mech Mod?A mech mod, or mechanical mod, is a device without any c...