The heart and soul of the vaping experience is the e-liquid. It provides the flavor, the throat hit, and the nicotine satisfaction. However, for a newcomer walking into Paradise Vape & Smoke, the sheer volume of bottles on the wall can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of flavors, different bottle sizes, and confusing numbers like "70/30" or "50/50." As the leading vape shop in Hapeville, the goal of Paradise is to demystify this process and help you find your "All Day Vape" (ADV).

Nicotine Strength: The First Decision

Before you pick a flavor, you must pick a strength. This depends entirely on your previous smoking habits and your device.

• Salt Nicotine (25mg - 50mg): Best for pod systems. Designed for recent ex-smokers who need a strong, instant nicotine rush similar to a cigarette. It is smooth on the throat despite the high strength.
• Freebase Nicotine (3mg - 6mg): Best for high-power box mods. Designed for cloud chasers who vape a large volume of vapor. Using high nicotine in these devices would be harsh and unpleasant.
• Zero Nicotine (0mg): For those who have weaned themselves off the chemical dependency but still enjoy the oral fixation or the flavor.

The PG/VG Ratio Explained

You will often see ratios on the bottle, such as 70/30 VG/PG.

• VG (Vegetable Glycerin): This is a thick liquid that creates the dense clouds of vapor. High VG is smoother and sweeter.
• PG (Propylene Glycol): This is thinner and carries the flavor better. It also provides the "throat hit" that mimics smoking.

If you have a small, discreet device, the staff at Paradise Vape & Smoke will steer you toward 50/50 blends that wick easily. If you have a massive sub-ohm tank, they will recommend High VG juices (70/30 or 80/20) to produce thick clouds and prevent leaking.

Flavor Profiles: Finding Your Palate

Flavor is subjective. What one person loves, another might hate. Hapeville vapers tend to fall into a few categories:

1. Tobacco: Often preferred by older demographics transitioning from cigarettes. They want the familiar taste of Virginia tobacco or a cigar blend.
2. Menthol/Ice: For those who smoked menthol cigarettes or simply want a cooling sensation. "Ice" flavors add a cooling agent to fruits, like "Iced Apple."
3. Fruits: The most popular category. Single notes like Strawberry or complex tropical blends like Pineapple/Coconut/Rum.
4. Desserts/Bakery: Custards, donuts, cheesecakes. These are rich, warm flavors perfect for coffee drinkers.

The "Vaper's Tongue" Phenomenon

Have you ever loved a juice, but after a week, you can't taste it anymore? This is called "Vaper's Tongue." Your olfactory senses get bored. The staff at Paradise Vape & Smoke are experts at solving this. They will recommend switching flavor profiles—if you vape fruit, switch to a mint for a week to reset your palette.

Premium vs. House Brands

Paradise Vape & Smoke stocks premium, national brands like Naked 100, Vapetasia, and Juice Head. These brands use lab-tested ingredients and consistent manufacturing processes. Investing in premium juice ensures your coils last longer (cheap juices with too much sweetener kill coils) and that the flavor remains consistent from bottle to bottle.