My theory is that there are terps present in fresh bud that dissipate or change during cure. If you make gdt with fresh bud the terps are super strong. I made some with the whiskey zulu and the terps were so strong they had an aftertaste that lasted for an hour. Very potent as well.For me...Fresh bud is my Fave...dried cured bud when fresh isn't available....but I Think we have been Taught wrong..and we are missing a Trick...
I was outta me Tree on unharvested bud.........I'm Wondering coz you prefer fresh bud too....if it might work for you .....