What genetics you running? That has more to do with the flavor than anything assuming you're feeding fairly well. A lot of people use too much phosphorus and it can have a heavy influence on the taste.
right now it's cinderella 88, a malawi cross, a BOG cross and a bubble gum cross. i realize the genetic component of taste etc, but i'm thinking there is something i'm missing. it's dry here so everything is ready for the ball jars in 5 days. i think that has an affect as opposed to drying for 10 days or more. i never thought of phosphorus and will look into it. these are very aromatic while in the ground. too bad they don't stay that way eh?
i have some of the genetics that tasted so good and will see how it tastes after i grow it out. he's growing some of mine too, so i'm looking forward to seeing if he can bring out some taste and a bigger odor.
i may even get one of the local guys to sell/trade me some of the super soil they whip up. i've also asked if any of them (that i trust as growers), could bottle up some teas that are ready for use. i think these would be big sellers at the local pot market held every saturday. i know the genetics i'm growing and i'm in a tinkering mood and will see what, if anything, i can do.
i carefully dry and cure and have spent a lot of time brushing up on things that i've forgotten over the years.