The hardest part of DIY is the let it steep phase and LEAVE IT ALONE one it looks great now go bust out about 10 more so they can steep as well maybe make yourself a few shake n vapes that are good from the get go !
I almost always taste my new mixes after a day, just because I’m totally not patient at all. At that point I can usually tell if it’s fine to be a shake and vape, if it’s muted at that point I try to stash it away for another week. Good luck!
I spent a while trying to get a Blackcurrant Licorice right for someone, really struggled with the licorice, found ‘Decadent Vapours’ Licorice to be a really good one and I tried a few, mixed with a bit of ‘Star Anise’ , worked really well but yeah like the gang have said firstly you should really give it a week or 2 to see how it settles
I would also recommend avoiding heat for the anise. Also the reason for the time steep is to allow anise to find its place. It will move around in the flavor profile for the first week or so…all spices like to do to that.