Blackcurrant Mix Lab Salts 10mg

Overview

The Blackcurrant Mix Lab Salts 10mg by Mix in Blackcurrant at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: what Mix Lab Salts 10mg Blackcurrant is

Mix Lab Salts 10mg Blackcurrant is a nicotine salt e-liquid supplied in a 10ml bottle and built for refillable pod kits and other low-powered vaping devices. It belongs to the Mix Lab Salts range, where each flavour is offered at a small selection of nicotine strengths, and this listing is the 10mg/ml version, which equals 1% nicotine by volume. Blackcurrant is a flavour most people in the UK already know from squash, cordial, fruit pastilles and jam, which is a large part of why it has stayed popular in vaping for years.

In practical terms this is a liquid for adult smokers and existing vapers who want a fruit flavour with a smooth throat feel at a moderate nicotine level. It is not a disposable vape and it is not a complete kit. You need a compatible refillable device to use it. That distinction matters in the UK, because the sale of single-use disposable vapes has been banned across the UK since 1 June 2025. Bottled e-liquid used in a rechargeable, refillable device is the reusable route, and it generally creates far less waste than replacing a whole device every few days.

This page walks through what you can realistically expect: the flavour, how the liquid behaves in different devices, what the nicotine strength means, who it suits, how to use it, how to fix common problems and how it compares with similar liquids. Where a detail depends on the exact batch or the device you own, we say so rather than guessing. Always check the printed label on your own bottle, because that is the authoritative source for ingredients, strength and batch information.

• Format: 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid, the maximum bottle size allowed for nicotine e-liquid in the UK.
• Strength: 10mg/ml (1%) nicotine, which is half the UK legal maximum of 20mg/ml.
• Flavour: blackcurrant, sweet and slightly tart, with a rounded fruit finish.
• Suited to: refillable pod kits and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices.
• Not suited to: non-smokers, anyone under 18, or high-power sub-ohm tanks.

Specifications at a glance

The list below sets out the figures that matter when you are choosing an e-liquid. Where a value is typical for this style of product rather than a number printed on the bottle, we flag it, so you know which details to confirm against the label in your hand.

• Product: Mix Lab Salts 10mg Blackcurrant (brand: Mix).
• Type: nicotine salt e-liquid for refillable devices.
• Capacity: 10ml per bottle.
• Nicotine: 10mg/ml, which is 1.0% nicotine by volume.
• Nicotine form: nicotine salt, meaning nicotine bound to an organic acid, as the range name indicates.
• Base liquid: propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerine (VG). Salt liquids of this kind commonly use a balanced blend of around 50/50, but confirm the exact ratio on the label.
• Typical device power: roughly 8W to 20W in adjustable devices, or the fixed output of a pod kit.
• Typical coil resistance: around 0.6 to 1.2 ohm for the pod or coil you are using.
• Suggested draw style: mouth-to-lung (MTL) or a restricted direct-to-lung (RDTL) draw.
• Closure: child-resistant, tamper-evident cap with a narrow filling nozzle.
• Intended users: adults aged 18 or over who already smoke or vape.

A few notes on those figures. First, a 10ml bottle is not an arbitrary size. UK regulations limit nicotine-containing e-liquid to 10ml per bottle, and refillable tanks and pods to 2ml, which is why most pod cartridges you will use hold 2ml or slightly less. One bottle therefore fills a standard pod roughly five times, although you will lose a little to priming and spillage.

Second, the VG/PG ratio is worth understanding because it shapes everything from throat feel to coil life. PG carries flavour well and gives a slightly sharper throat sensation. VG produces thicker liquid and denser vapour. A balanced blend is thin enough to wick quickly through the small cotton or mesh of a pod coil, which is why salts of this type sit comfortably in compact devices. A very high VG liquid can wick slowly in a small pod and cause dry hits, so if you try different liquids in the same device, keep an eye on this number.

Third, the stated wattage and resistance ranges are guidance for typical pod and small mod devices, not rules. Your device manual always takes priority, since the coil inside your pod was designed around a particular power output and will taste best close to it.

Flavour profile: what blackcurrant tastes like in a salt

Blackcurrant in vaping is usually built from two ideas that sit next to each other: a deep, slightly musky purple fruit note, and a sharper, tangy edge that stops the flavour feeling heavy. In a nicotine salt liquid, those ingredients are normally balanced with a modest amount of sweetener, so the result lands closer to a cordial than to a dessert. That is the character to expect from Mix Lab Salts 10mg Blackcurrant: a sweet-sharp berry taste on the inhale, followed by a softer, rounded fruit finish on the exhale.

We cannot taste every batch on your behalf, and flavour perception differs from person to person, so treat the following as a guide rather than a promise.

• Inhale: a clear blackcurrant note with a light tartness, similar to undiluted squash or a blackcurrant boiled sweet.
• Exhale: the fruit rounds out and sweetens slightly, with a mild lingering berry aftertaste.
• Cooling: this is a straight blackcurrant rather than an icy variant, so do not expect a strong menthol or cooling hit.
• Sweetness: moderate. It is sweeter than a tobacco or menthol liquid, but not as syrupy as a dessert or candy blend.

Blackcurrant also pairs predictably with other flavours, which matters if you like to rotate between liquids. Vapers who enjoy this one often also like other dark fruits such as blueberry, grape and mixed berry, as well as lighter ice variants of the same fruit. If you are coming from a tobacco or menthol background, a fruit liquid is a noticeable change, so expect your first few days to feel different even before the nicotine level comes into it.

One practical point about flavour: salt nicotine liquids at lower strengths tend to taste cleaner than the same flavour at the top of the range, because less of the throat-catching character of nicotine competes with the fruit. At 10mg you are likely to pick up more of the blackcurrant itself and less of a peppery bite. If you vape in a very warm room, or at a higher power than your device recommends, the flavour can turn flatter and slightly burnt. Keeping the device inside its intended power range protects the taste.

It also helps to remember that taste fades when you vape one flavour continuously for hours. This is often called vaper's tongue. If the blackcurrant seems to disappear halfway through the day, a drink of water, a short break or a quick switch to a different flavour usually brings it back, and it does not mean the bottle has gone off.

Performance and puff delivery

An e-liquid does not have a fixed puff count the way a sealed disposable does, because the number of puffs you get depends on your device, your draw length and how often you vape. What we can do is describe how the liquid performs and give a realistic idea of how long a bottle lasts.

In a typical mouth-to-lung pod kit, nicotine salts produce a fairly light, cool-feeling vapour with a smooth throat hit. The vapour is less dense than you would get from a high-VG liquid in a sub-ohm tank, and that is intentional. Salt nicotine is designed to be absorbed efficiently at low power, so you do not need big clouds to feel satisfied. Many ex-smokers find the draw familiar for exactly that reason.

• Throat hit: smooth to moderate at 10mg. Noticeably gentler than a 20mg salt, and gentler again than a freebase liquid of similar strength.
• Vapour volume: modest, in line with pod devices.
• Flavour delivery: consistent from first puff to last when the coil is fresh and the pod is kept topped up.
• Nicotine delivery: quicker and smoother than freebase nicotine at the same listed strength, which is the main reason salts are popular in small devices.

Now the question people ask most: how long does a bottle last? As a rough guide, one 10ml bottle fills a 2ml pod about five times. A moderate vaper using a pod kit will often get through a 2ml fill in somewhere between a day and a day and a half, which puts a bottle in the region of five to eight days. Light or occasional vapers will stretch it to a couple of weeks, while heavier users, or anyone who chain vapes, may finish it in three or four days. These are estimates, not guarantees.

For context, many single-use devices that were once sold held about 2ml of liquid and were marketed as 600-puff products. On that same marketing basis, a 10ml bottle contains the liquid of about five such devices. Real-world puff numbers vary a great deal, so we would rather you compare by millilitres than by puff claims, which are rarely consistent from one brand to the next.

Performance also depends on the pod. A worn coil, a half-empty pod or a poor seal will all reduce vapour and flavour whatever liquid is inside. If a fresh bottle seems to underperform, the cause is more often the coil than the liquid, and the troubleshooting section below covers how to check.

Bottle design and build quality

The packaging of a bottled e-liquid is easy to overlook, but it affects safety, mess and how pleasant the liquid is to use. Mix Lab Salts is supplied in the standard small plastic bottle format used across the UK market, with a narrow nozzle and a child-resistant cap. The nozzle is designed to fit the fill ports of most pod devices, and the bottle is squeezable so you can control the flow drop by drop.

• Bottle material: soft, squeezable plastic, which suits controlled filling and is not suited to being left in direct sun or a hot car.
• Nozzle: narrow tip for small fill ports. Pods with very small or recessed ports may need a slower squeeze.
• Cap: child-resistant, with a tamper-evident ring that you break on first opening. If the ring is already broken on delivery, contact us before using the liquid.
• Label: UK regulations require a nicotine health warning, ingredients, strength, volume and batch information. Read these before first use.

What does good build quality look like on a bottle? A cap that closes firmly and clicks, a nozzle that does not drip after you stop squeezing, and print that stays legible after handling. If you notice that a bottle has cracked, leaks around the cap, or smells unusual, do not use it. Flag it with us and keep the bottle and packaging for reference.

Because nicotine liquid can irritate skin and is harmful if swallowed, handling matters. Keep bottles out of reach of children and pets at all times. If liquid gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek medical advice. These are standard precautions for every nicotine e-liquid and not specific to this flavour.

For storage, a cool, dark place suits e-liquid best. Heat, light and air gradually dull flavour and can darken the liquid over time. A bottle kept upright in a drawer, with the cap fully closed, will hold its taste noticeably longer than one left on a windowsill. Many manufacturers print a best-before date or batch code on the label, so check yours if a bottle has been in the cupboard for a long time.

Finally, think about how you will recycle the bottle when it is empty. Plastic e-liquid bottles are generally accepted by many local councils once empty, but rules vary, so check your local authority guidance. The cap and bottle should be emptied first and kept away from children while they are being used up and thrown away.

Devices, battery and charging

An e-liquid has no battery of its own, so the battery question here is really about the device you pair it with. Nicotine salts are designed for compact, low-power hardware, which means small rechargeable batteries do the job without much fuss.

• Pod kits: the most common match. Batteries typically range from about 400mAh in slim devices to around 1,000mAh in larger pods.
• Adjustable pod mods: useful if you want to fine-tune wattage inside the 8W to 20W range.
• Small pen-style kits: work well if the coil is rated around 0.8 to 1.2 ohm.
• Not recommended: large sub-ohm tanks run at high wattage, which are built for much thicker, lower-strength liquids.

Charging is simple. Most modern pod kits charge through USB-C and take somewhere between 30 and 90 minutes to fill from empty, depending on the battery size and the charger. A few practical habits will help your battery last. Use the cable supplied with the device or a reputable replacement. Charge on a hard, non-flammable surface, never under a pillow or on a sofa. Do not leave a device charging overnight unattended, and do not vape while it is plugged in. If a battery swells, gets unusually hot or smells odd, stop using it and recycle it safely.

A 500mAh to 800mAh battery typically gets a moderate vaper through most of a day, though real life varies with power setting and puff frequency. If you find you are charging more than twice a day, it may mean the battery is ageing or the device is set higher than needed for this liquid.

Disposal deserves a mention because the UK has changed the rules. Single-use disposable vapes have been banned for sale across the UK since 1 June 2025, in part because of the waste and fire risk they caused. Refillable devices cut that waste, but they still contain lithium batteries, so they must never go into household bins or ordinary recycling. When a device finally wears out:

• Take it to a shop that sells vapes. Retailers are expected to accept used vapes and small electricals for recycling.
• Use the electrical recycling container at your local household waste recycling centre.
• Search the Recycle Your Electricals website using your postcode to find the nearest drop-off point.

Used pods and spent coils are small electrical or plastic items too, and you should check your local drop-off rules for these as well rather than binning them. Taking five minutes to recycle properly prevents lithium cell fires in waste lorries and recycling plants, which is a genuine problem across the UK.

Coil and mesh technology: how the liquid interacts with your pod

Because this is a liquid rather than a device, the coil you pair it with does most of the work. Salt-friendly pods generally use one of two coil styles, and it helps to know the difference.

• Mesh coils: a flat sheet of fine metal mesh that heats a wide surface area. Mesh coils usually give even flavour, quick heat-up and good wicking, and they handle a 50/50 style liquid well. Typical resistance runs from about 0.6 to 1.0 ohm.
• Round wire coils: a traditional wound wire with cotton, often around 0.8 to 1.2 ohm in pod systems. They are simple and cheap, and give a slightly tighter draw.
• Ceramic coils: a porous ceramic core with a heating element. They resist burning and can give clean flavour, though they can be slower to prime in some pods.

All of these work with Mix Lab Salts 10mg Blackcurrant. The important thing is to match the coil to the device power. A 0.8 ohm mesh pod designed for roughly 12W to 15W will behave very differently if you push it to 25W, and the blackcurrant flavour will turn harsh and scorched.

Fruit liquids and coil life deserve some honesty. Sweeteners in fruit flavours slowly leave a residue on the coil, often described as gunk, and that residue dulls flavour and eventually causes a burnt taste. This is true of almost every sweet or fruity e-liquid, not just this one. Many vapers swap a coil or pod after about one to two weeks, or after two or three bottles. Darker fruit flavours such as blackcurrant can show gunk build-up on a coil as a brownish stain, which is a cue that it is time to replace it.

To get the most out of each coil:

• Prime a fresh coil by letting liquid soak in for 5 to 10 minutes before the first puff.
• Take a few gentle puffs without pressing the button for long, so the cotton wets evenly.
• Keep the pod at least a third full. Running it nearly dry is the quickest way to burn a coil.
• Avoid chain vaping, which leaves the wick no time to refill between puffs.
• Do not switch between very different flavours in the same pod. Residue from one flavour will taint the next.

If you use a refillable pod for several liquids, keeping a spare pod for each flavour can be cheaper in the long run than throwing away coils that have picked up the wrong taste. Pods are inexpensive, and a dedicated blackcurrant pod keeps the flavour cleaner.

Nicotine strength guidance: is 10mg right for you?

Choosing a nicotine strength is the single most important decision with any e-liquid. UK regulations cap nicotine e-liquid at 20mg/ml, and that cap applies across the market, including the liquid inside refillable products and what was previously sold in disposables. At 10mg/ml, Mix Lab Salts Blackcurrant sits at the midpoint of that ceiling.

We are not medical professionals, and nobody can guarantee which strength will suit your body. The following is a general guide based on how smokers and vapers commonly choose, and you should treat it as a starting point. If you are trying to stop smoking, the NHS and your local stop smoking service can give personalised advice and support.

• Light smokers (fewer than about 10 cigarettes a day): 10mg is often a comfortable starting point.
• Moderate smokers (roughly 10 to 15 a day): many begin around 10mg to 12mg and move up if cravings keep returning.
• Heavy smokers (20 or more a day): commonly start at 18mg or 20mg salt. A 10mg liquid may leave cravings unmet at first, though some use it as a step-down later.
• Existing vapers cutting down: stepping from 20mg down to 10mg is a common way to reduce intake gradually.
• Occasional or social vapers: 10mg is plentiful, and some prefer an even lower option.

Remember that salt nicotine feels different from the freebase nicotine in older liquids. A 10mg salt is absorbed more quickly and feels smoother, so the effect can seem stronger than the number suggests. If you have previously used 3mg or 6mg freebase liquid in a sub-ohm tank, do not assume 10mg salt is a modest step up. It may feel quite a bit firmer, particularly at higher wattage.

Signs that your strength may be too high include dizziness, nausea, a racing heart, headaches, throat irritation or a feeling of being jittery. If you notice these, stop, take a break, drink some water and consider a lower strength. Signs that it may be too low include frequent puffing, a quick return of cravings, or reaching for cigarettes again. Neither situation is a failure; it simply means the strength needs adjusting.

Do not mix strengths without checking the maths. Blending a 20mg salt with a 0mg base to hit 10mg is possible but requires accurate measuring and it changes the flavour concentration. For most people, buying the strength you want directly is simpler and safer.

Finally, nicotine is addictive. If you do not currently smoke or vape, this product is not for you.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

Mix Lab Salts 10mg Blackcurrant is aimed at a fairly specific group, and being clear about that helps you decide whether to buy it.

Likely to suit:

• Adult smokers who have already switched to vaping, or are in the process of switching, and want a mid-strength fruit option.
• Existing salt users who find 20mg too strong and want to step down.
• People who use a small refillable pod kit and want a liquid designed for that style of device.
• Fruit-flavour fans who like sweet-tart profiles such as blackcurrant squash or fruit sweets.
• Vapers moving away from disposables who need a refillable, rechargeable alternative.

Probably not for you if:

• You are under 18. Selling nicotine products to under-18s is illegal in the UK, and we carry out age checks on orders.
• You have never smoked or vaped. Nicotine is addictive and you gain nothing by starting.
• You are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a heart condition, unless a healthcare professional has advised otherwise.
• You use a high-wattage sub-ohm tank. Salts are not designed for that kind of hardware, and you would need a larger-volume, lower-strength freebase or shortfill liquid instead.
• You are a very heavy smoker who needs a stronger nicotine level to avoid relapse. A 20mg salt may serve you better at first.
• You dislike sweet or fruity flavours. If you prefer tobacco or menthol, look at those categories instead.

It is worth saying that vaping is widely described by UK public health bodies as far less harmful than smoking tobacco, but it is not risk-free. The most sensible use case is an adult smoker moving fully away from cigarettes. Dual use, where someone keeps smoking and vapes as well, tends to keep most of the harm of smoking, so aim to switch completely if you can.

If you are unsure whether this strength and flavour are the right fit, buying one bottle to try is a low-commitment way to find out. A 10ml size keeps the outlay small compared with larger formats, which is another reason this format works well for sampling a new flavour.

How to use Mix Lab Salts 10mg Blackcurrant

Using a bottled e-liquid is straightforward once you have done it a few times. Follow the steps below the first time, and always read the instructions that came with your device, because fill points and pod designs vary.

• Step 1, prepare: switch the device off or remove the pod. Wash and dry your hands. Work over a surface you can wipe clean.
• Step 2, open the bottle: press down on the child-resistant cap and turn it. Keep the bottle upright so liquid does not rush out.
• Step 3, fill the pod: locate the fill port, usually a rubber bung or a sliding cover. Insert the nozzle and squeeze gently. Fill to just below the maximum line and avoid the central airflow tube, as flooding it causes leaking and gurgling.
• Step 4, close up: close the port or bung fully. Wipe away any spilled liquid from the pod and your fingers.
• Step 5, let it soak: wait 5 to 10 minutes before the first puff so the coil wicks fully. This prevents dry hits and burnt coils.
• Step 6, first puffs: take slow, gentle draws of around 2 to 4 seconds. If your device is draw-activated, simply inhale. If it has a button, press while you draw.
• Step 7, pace yourself: leave 20 to 30 seconds between puffs to let the wick refill.

For mouth-to-lung vaping, hold the vapour in your mouth for a second, then breathe it in. If you are used to smoking, this may feel natural. Avoid taking large, fast lungfuls, which can feel harsh at any strength and waste liquid.

How often to top up: when the liquid level reaches around a third of the way down, refill. Do not wait until the pod is dry. Replace the pod or coil when the taste goes flat or burnt despite fresh liquid.

Good habits for storage and travel:

• Keep the bottle upright, cap tight, away from heat and light.
• Carry spare liquid in a sealed bag, because pressure changes on aeroplanes can cause leaks. Check airline and airport rules before you fly, as nicotine liquid and lithium battery devices have restrictions in hand and hold luggage.
• Never leave nicotine liquid where children or pets can reach it.
• Do not drink, swallow or inhale the bottle contents directly, and never mix liquid with other substances.

If you plan to use this liquid in a rechargeable pod kit, you may find it easier to keep a small tissue and a spare pod in your bag. Fruit liquids are sticky, so cleaning up spills quickly keeps your device and pockets tidy.

Troubleshooting common problems

Almost every e-liquid complaint comes down to a short list of causes. Work through the relevant item below before deciding the liquid is at fault.

• Burnt or acrid taste: usually a worn coil, a pod that has run low, or power set too high. Replace the coil, refill the pod and drop the wattage. Let new coils soak for the full 5 to 10 minutes.
• Weak or muted flavour: may be vaper's tongue, a tired coil, or a pod that has picked up another flavour. Try a fresh pod and a drink of water. Check you are not trying to compare with an ice variant, which taste sharper.
• Gurgling or spitting: too much liquid in the airflow tube or condensation inside the mouthpiece. Wipe the mouthpiece, shake out excess liquid with the pod off, and avoid overfilling next time.
• Leaking from the pod: often caused by overfilling, a poorly seated bung, or pressure changes. Check the seal, and keep the device upright when not in use.
• Dry hits (hot, harsh puff with little vapour): the wick is not saturated. Prime properly, fill above the coil and slow your puffs.
• Throat too harsh: try a lower power, a longer, slower draw, or a lower nicotine strength.
• Not satisfying: the strength may be too low for your smoking history. Consider a higher strength salt rather than vaping more often.
• Dizziness or nausea: take a break and drink water. If it persists, move to a lower strength or stop.
• Device will not fire or charge: check the pod is seated, the contacts are clean and dry, and the cable and charger work. Try a different cable and socket before assuming the battery has failed.
• Liquid looks darker than before: some darkening over time is normal with fruit flavours. If it also smells or tastes off, do not use it.

When should you contact us instead? If the bottle arrives damaged, the cap seal is broken, the label is missing or unreadable, or the contents look or smell unusual, stop and get in touch with your order number and a photo. For problems with the device itself, such as a dead battery or faulty charging, the manufacturer warranty and your right to a repair or replacement under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 apply to that device, and the supplier you bought it from is your first contact.

It is also worth ruling out tolerance changes. Some people notice that after weeks on the same strength, a liquid seems to lose its kick or flavour. Often this is a coil that has aged slowly without being noticed. Fitting a fresh pod is cheaper and quicker than assuming you need to switch strength.

Value for money and honest comparisons

Cost is where bottled salts make the strongest case. A 10ml bottle of nicotine salt in the UK typically retails somewhere in the region of £3 to £5, though promotions and multi-buy deals vary, so check the current price on the product page. At the usage rates described earlier, that bottle can last roughly five to eight days for a moderate vaper. Compare that with the disposables that were commonly priced around £5 to £7 for roughly 2ml of liquid before the ban, and bottled salts generally work out cheaper per millilitre even after you factor in the cost of a pod kit and occasional replacement pods.

• Cost per fill: a 10ml bottle gives about five 2ml fills, so each pod refill costs a fraction of the bottle price.
• Hardware costs: a decent refillable pod kit is a one-off purchase and replacement pods or coils are inexpensive.
• Waste: a reusable device with recyclable pods produces far less waste than replacing a sealed device every few days.

How does it compare with similar products? There are plenty of established 10ml nicotine salt ranges in the UK, including Nasty Salt, Elfliq, IVG Salts, Dinner Lady Salts and others. Most are priced in the same band, most come in 10mg and 20mg, and most use a balanced PG/VG base. They differ mainly in recipe, sweetness and the choice of flavours. We cannot honestly say that Mix Lab Salts Blackcurrant tastes better than any of them, because taste is personal. What we can say is that this is a competently positioned, mid-strength fruit salt, and a straightforward test is to try it against a bottle you already know.

Here is how to judge fairly when comparing:

• Strength: compare like for like. A 10mg salt is not equivalent to a 10mg freebase liquid.
• Sweetness: some brands lean sweeter. If you find sweet liquids sickly, you may prefer a drier, tarter blackcurrant.
• Coil life: sweeter liquids can shorten coil life. Factor in the cost of replacement pods.
• Bottle quality: check the nozzle, cap and label are equivalent across the brands you try.
• Range breadth: if you like switching flavours, check which brands offer a wide selection at the strength you want.

You should also know where this liquid is not the right choice. If you want big clouds from a sub-ohm tank, a 50ml shortfill with nicotine shots or a high-VG freebase liquid is more suitable, and a salt will feel too harsh at high power. If you want a very low nicotine level, a lower-strength salt or a freebase may suit better. And if you only want a single, throwaway device, remember that disposables are no longer sold legally in the UK.

Overall, Mix Lab Salts 10mg Blackcurrant offers reasonable value for adult smokers or vapers who already own, or are willing to buy, a refillable pod kit, and who want a mid-strength fruit flavour that is easy to use. It is not a cure-all, and it will not suit every palate, but at a typical 10ml price it is an inexpensive way to find out whether it suits you.