I am a total brute when it comes to brewing - best option for this year’s harvest?
I don’t even want to describe my green tea process because it’s so antithetical to this sub. Think near-boiling water in an electric kettle, stainless steel single-mug steeping thing, clearly expired tubs of loose leaf from the international store, and long/neglectful brewing times.
For years I’ve been happy with this life. But, with it being harvest season - and I’ve just about run out of that expired tub - I’d like to move in the more respectable direction with both brewing and tea quality. However, I don’t like to make aspirational purchases or pay a premium for something I won’t be able to fully appreciate.
So - what’s the hardiest green tea that’s up to your standards? (Either more tolerant of hot water or of longer brewing times - Doesn’t have to be both). Those are really my only criteria - I’m not picky with flavor/tasting notes etc, as you might guess
Not expecting any one right answer, but hoping to get some more insight and start to familiarize myself with options most appropriate for my, uh, lifestyle