Quote Originally Posted by LIP
Curing is just the process of slow drying and it lets many chemicals like chlorophyl break down so when it smokes it does have a greeny flavour.

It also helps turn the THC completely phycoactive, because as it's wet on the plant its not as potent.
Thanks for clarifying that lip, my posts get a bit wordy as my brain moves at breakneck speeds when I'm stoned.. it's even worse when I'm not.