im a real sucker for some lightly sweetened green tea, but alot of the brands ive tried brew too bitter, does anyone have a favorite green tea brand for iced teas? I have an iced tea maker and also a cold brew strainer for mason jars. I do love Pure Leaf brand’s honey green tea, but id rather make it at home, so perhaps something comparable to that taste? :)
The best tea is the one you enjoy most. That said, a lot of higher quality loose leaf green teas are going to be sourced directly from the actual tea factories and farms in China or Japan. While finding reputable vendors that airfreight fresh teas isn't necessarily difficult, getting the right quality that you like can sometimes require either a bit of trial and error, or trusting someone's recommendation. Exploring the world of tea is part of the enjoyment of it all, in my opinion!
Generally iced tea makers run at 195-212F which is hotter than the recommended 170F for most green teas. Some greens won’t show their bitterness at higher temps especially with flash steeping but if you’re using a more delicate green tea then this is expected.