Garnite is appealing for all countertops, but staining can be issue that
tilts the decision towards an engineered surface (Silestone, Xodiac,
Corian, and the like)

My wife has had granite in our two last homes..total of nine years and
although she spilt lemon juice on it and rolls dough, puts hot breads,
banana loaf etc directly from the oven right onto the stone-no stains.

We seal it once a year with 511 Impregnator and use only Glass Plus (no
ammonia) for wipe ups.