Few things are more disappointing than filling your tank with a juice that smells amazing… only for it to taste flat, muted, or just plain boring when you vape it.
The good news? You don’t need fancy gear or complicated tricks to fix weak flavour. Most of the time, it’s just a small adjustment or a bit of maintenance. Here’s how to get more flavour from your vape.
TLDR
- Quick fix: Restrict your airflow, check your wattage is in the right range, and clean your tank
- E-liquid matters: Switch to higher PG ratios (50/50) and simpler flavours for stronger taste
- Hardware upgrade: Consider mesh coils, sub-ohm tanks, or RDAs for maximum flavour
- Maintenance is key: Replace coils every 1-2 weeks and avoid vaper’s tongue by switching flavours
3 Tricks to Increase Vape Flavour Intensity
Restrict the Airflow
Close your airflow vents halfway as a starting point. Tighter airflow creates warmer, denser vapour that carries more flavour. You can fine-tune from there, but most people find that wide-open airflow dilutes the taste.
Check Your Power Setting
Look at your coil’s recommended wattage range (printed on the coil itself). Start at the lower end and gradually increase until you find your sweet spot. Too low means weak vapour; too high scorches your e-liquid.
Clean Your Tank Thoroughly
Old e-liquid residue kills new flavours. Take your tank apart completely and rinse each piece with warm water. Let everything dry before reassembling. Do this whenever you switch flavours for the best taste.
If you are using a pod vape, check out our How to Get Juice Out of Vape Pod guide.
Why Your E-Liquid Choice Matters for Flavour Intensity
Your e-liquid plays a massive role in how much flavour you get. Here’s what to consider:
• Choose a Higher PG Ratio: PG (propylene glycol) carries flavour better than VG (vegetable glycerin). If you’re using 70/30 VG/PG juice, try switching to 50/50 for a noticeable flavour boost.
• Try Less Complex Flavours: Multi-layered dessert blends can taste muddy. Single-note flavours like menthol, lemon, or strawberry often taste stronger and cleaner.
• Let It Steep: Fresh e-liquid sometimes needs time to develop. Store new bottles in a cool, dark cupboard for a week. Give them a shake daily to help the ingredients blend.
4 Key Maintenance Habits to Prevent a Bland Vape
- Replace Coils Regularly: Don’t wait for a burnt taste (coils don’t last forever!). Flavour usually drops after a week or so. Swap coils every 1–2 weeks.
- Beat Vaper’s Tongue: Vaping the same flavour nonstop numbs your taste buds. Keep a menthol or fruit flavour handy and switch for a day.
- Prime New Coils: Always apply a few drops of juice to the cotton or coil before installation. Fill the tank, wait 10 minutes, then vape.
- Fix coil hot spots: If you have an RTA or RDA vape tank, ensure that you address coil hot spots, as they can lead to poor flavor and even spitback.
Insider Tip: Never leave your e-liquid or vape juice in a hot car.
Troubleshooting a Sudden Loss of Flavour
If your vape was fine yesterday but tastes terrible today, check these common culprits:
- Is the Coil Burnt? A burnt coil produces harsh, dry hits with little flavour. If you taste anything remotely burnt or cottony, replace the coil immediately. There’s no fixing a burnt coil.
- Is the Tank Nearly Empty? Low e-liquid levels mean your wick can’t stay saturated. This leads to dry spots that burn and ruin flavour. Keep your tank at least one-third full at all times.
- Has Your Battery Voltage Dropped? Some devices reduce power output when the battery gets low. This creates cooler, weaker vapour. Charge your device fully and see if the flavour returns.
What Is the Best Vape Setup for Flavour?
Pod vapes with mesh coils are one of the best setups you can choose. Mesh coils heat e-liquid evenly across a larger surface area, which brings out sharper, fuller flavours compared to standard wire coils. Combined with the low-wattage design of pod systems, this creates a smooth and consistent vape that really highlights the taste of your e-liquid. Here are our top pod vape recommendations for flavour:
OXVA NeXLIM
OXVA’s NeXLIM is one of the tastiest pod vape we’ve ever tried. So much so that we gave it a perfect score in our review.
Why We Recommend It
Incredible flavour from its dual mesh pods
Inhale-activated – no button to press
Airflow and wattage are adjustable
Price: £27.99
Freemax Rexa Nano Pod
If you are on a budget but still would like some tasty puffs, get the FreeMax Rexa Nano with the Duomax pods!
Why We Recommend It
Duomax pods are top-notch for flavour
Compact and easy to master
Airflow control slider
Price: £9.99
Keep It Tasty
Better flavour doesn’t mean buying a new kit — it’s about small tweaks and good habits. Adjust your airflow, check your wattage, and keep your tank clean. Use the right juice, replace coils on time, and give your taste buds a break occasionally. Do that, and every puff will taste as good as it should.
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