Steeping Spices

[jimsie33]

Hello, Just wondering if anyone had tried steeping there own dried spices to add to mixes?

Was thinking about Cloves and Cinnamon and any advice for powdered spices, All spice and powdered cinnamon in a steeping bag.

Cheers

 

[MightyMouth]

Hello, Just wondering if anyone had tried steeping there own dried spices to add to mixes?

Was thinking about Cloves and Cinnamon and any advice for powdered spices, All spice and powdered cinnamon in a steeping bag.

Cheers

Personally I wouldn't steep powdered spices, you aren't going to be able to separate the powder. Stick cinnamon and whole allspice might be okay.

 

[jimsie33]

Cheers for that, thought the powdered stuff might be out. What about whole cloves? Or do they still have clove oil in?

 

[hampo]

I steep Star Anise and cinnamon in rum and use it as a dilutent for VG. Seems to work ok but not sure if it is a good idea or not? Any thoughts?