I also nip samples! I quick dry in a microwave. I'll place a small bud (less than a bowl full),or a few, on a glass plate. Put in microwave and start. Every 5 sec, stop microwave and flip your buds, also dry plate. Cool the buds before you put them back in microwave. I'll try to keep the buds cool but the moisture will be left on the plate. Stop before the buds are dry enough to grind, don't dry to a crisp! I NEVER go over 5 sec! Yeah its not cured & doesn't taste like it but if you're running low before harvest or just can't resist, it'll get you a sample.