The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings.
Espresso delivers a tight, freshly pulled coffee profile: dark-roasted bean core, subtle cocoa and a pleasant mature bitterness—ideal for tiramisu, mochas, RY4/dessert tobaccos, milkshakes and bakery. Use: Concentrate that must be diluted. TFA flavours are water-soluble and PG-carried; some may contain traces of ethanol. Note: We purchase in bulk and re-bottle into smaller bottles (not the original packaging).
Tips & accessories
Contents
- 1 × TFA Espresso concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Food-grade flavour concentrate (water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: dark espresso, roasted beans, light cocoa, balanced bitterness
- Role: coffee/mocha base or mature accent in desserts, chocolate and tobaccos
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
Tasting notes
- Top: aromatic crema lift with a hint of smoke
- Middle: dark-roasted bean core, cocoa/char
- Base: warm, pleasant bitterness with light caramel
Tips for this flavour
- Dosing start: 2–4% standalone; 0.5–2.5% as an accent. Higher % may read burnt/ashy.
- Mocha: 0.5–1.5% Cocoa Rounds + 0.5–1% Sweet Cream/Vanilla Swirl.
- Tiramisu: add Cheesecake Graham Crust, Meringue and a touch of Brown Sugar.
- RY4/dessert tobacco: 0.5–1.5% RY4 Double + 0.25–0.5% Caramel Original.
- Softer edges: 0.25–0.5% Marshmallow or 0.1–0.3% Sweetener to tame bitterness.
- Roasty nut: 0.05–0.15% Acetyl Pyrazine (sparingly) for biscotti/praline nuance.
- Steeping: 7–14 days—coffee rounds out; cocoa/caramel meld.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains PG—do not use undiluted.
- Overuse can taste burnt/ashy or overly bitter—stay within range.
- Store cool/dark and tightly closed. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- E-liquid single: 2–5%
- As an accent: 0.5–2.5%
- Steeping: 7–14 days
FAQ
Black coffee or latte profile?
More like straight espresso. Build a latte with Sweet Cream/Vanilla Swirl and a touch of sweetener.
How to avoid a burnt note?
Keep % modest, round with creams/vanilla and allow at least a week of rest.
Pairs well with chocolate?
Yes—Cocoa Rounds or milk chocolate for classic mochas.
Suitable with tobaccos?
Excellent—adds backbone to RY4 Double/caramel/vanilla mixes.
PG-carried and re-bottled?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate that must be diluted; we buy in bulk and re-bottle.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website
