Sorry to disagree, but loss of taste & smell is a HUGE BUG.
Why do we go to great lengths to grow herb with tantalizing odors and tastes? Why are breeders seeking these qualities?
Because we like nice smells and flavors in our herb, and water curing ruins that.
It's great for a quick cure or to test some smoke, but it in no way compares to a good jar cure. Not even close.
Smell and taste ARE the bugs. Eliminating the bugs is a special added feature at no additional charge.
Why do you go to such lengths? Because people can be fooled into thinking it matters. For sales, smell, taste and bag appeal have a purpose. I don't sell.