What is your tea resolution for 2004? Mine is to drink more tea, and to learn more about 'show teas' (I like the ones that come in odd shapes). I want to explore Japanese teas more.
I started the New Year early by going to an exhibit of Japanese teaware at the Metropolitan Museum of art. If anyone here is a fan of Oribe-style teaware or the Japanese tea ceremony, you need to see this exhibit. It's very informative. While you won't be able to hop over to Toraya for a quick bite and some wagashi (it has, unfortunately, closed but hopes to reopen in the near future), you can always go to the Mark Hotel for tea, or get on the bus and stop off at Rockefeller Center to visit Minomoto Kitchoan.