/ck/ - Food & Cooking

So I've been drinking alot of green tea for a while now and decided to switch to loose because it seems to be the way to go. I bought a West Lake Long Jing and I'm not impressed. I don't feel there's an overwhelming difference in quality and I'm not a fan of the toasted nutty taste. It's okay but considering the price, really not worth it. I actually like my favorite bags better. I also bought a sencha called Fukamushi Superior wich I haven't tried yet. I'm fairly certain I will like it better. After that one, when I've been practicing my brewing skills I'll probably will try Gyokuro. I also got a sample of Oolong wich I'm looking forward to trying. My concern about Oolong tea is that, from what I understand, have to use a huge amount of leaves.
I drink tea alone and like to drink it from a big glass so I got empty teabags for brewing, wich I find very handy. I'm really not interested in this ceremony stuff with small post and bowls and pouring tea back and forth.

Any tips?