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...I got it in a neighborhood teashop that didn't quite
hit the mark, but deserved support nonetheless. Unfortunately, they
quickly went out of business. Such is life in Brooklyn. Michael

Brooklyn? (Applause from the '40s and '50s audience.) I live in the
borough of homes and churches too. I feel compelled to ask if there are
any worthy teashops still in business there?

Hi Ozzy,
Unfortunately, I know of none. In addition to the shop Lew mentioned, there is a Ten Ren up close to 60th Street on Eighth Avenue in which two/three years ago I had an unusually positive experience -- unusual for Ten Ren, that is. I've heard rumors of a new place in Park Slope, but I haven't visited yet.
Michael