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Lewis Perin
 
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"Lester Long" > writes:

> "Lewis Perin" > wrote in message
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> > "Lester Long" > writes:
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> > > Any thoughts on tea shops in NYC? I've visited Alice's Tea Cup and
> > > Tsalon, both of which seem very good (and expensive).

> >
> > If you can tolerate the prices at those two, you might as well get
> > better quality: Tea Gallery at 131 Allen St. Their hours are a bit
> > irregular, so phone ahead at 212-777-6148. Disclaimer: I'm very fond
> > of them!

>
> Yeah, I was totally shocked at the prices....the pots of tea weren't so bad,
> but the food added up quick! $80 for 3 people, and I left hungry!

It strikes me I may have given you a wrong impression: Tea Gallery
isn't mainly a place to sit and drink tea, though that does happen;
it's basically a place to buy (and try) tea leaves and gear.

/Lew
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