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		<title>Fundraise Fridays &#8211; 20% of sales to be donated to charity.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s called Fundraise Fridays because we&#8217;re donating 20% of sales to charity on Fridays.
Are you a nonprofit or a student organization that needs some funds for a new program/project?  Contact kim[at]thetealounge.com and she&#8217;ll give you details on how to receive 20% of sales on Friday for your organization.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/91499668.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2919" title="91499668" src="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/91499668.jpg" alt="" width="296" height="300" /></a>It&#8217;s called Fundraise Fridays because we&#8217;re donating 20% of sales to charity on Fridays.</p>
<p>Are you a nonprofit or a student organization that needs some funds for a new program/project?  Contact kim[at]thetealounge.com and she&#8217;ll give you details on how to receive 20% of sales on Friday for your organization.</p>
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		<title>Happy New Year!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:12:07 +0000</pubDate>
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May 2012 bless you and your family happiness, good fortune and good health.
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<p>May 2012 bless you and your family happiness, good fortune and good health.</p>
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		<title>Kaleisia featured in Vertical Tampa Bay Magazine Spring 2011 Issue</title>
		<link>http://thetealounge.com/2011/12/kaleisia-featured-in-vertical-tampa-bay-magazine-spring-2011-issue/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We were recently featured in Vertical Tampa Bay&#8216;s Spring 2011 issue.  Special thanks to all of our staff, families, and friends who have supported us through high and low.  As we celebrate our anniversary month, April marks 6 years since the start of our journey.  We couldn&#8217;t have done it without you.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We were recently featured in <a href="http://verticaltampabay.com/" target="_blank">Vertical Tampa Bay</a>&#8216;s Spring 2011 issue.  Special thanks to all of our staff, families, and friends who have supported us through high and low.  As we celebrate our anniversary month, April marks 6 years since the start of our journey.  We couldn&#8217;t have done it without you.</p>
<p>Full article on Page 126 via <a href="http://issuu.com/verticaltampabay/docs/verticaltampabay_spring_2011" target="_blank">http://issuu.com/verticaltampabay/docs/verticaltampabay_spring_2011</a></p>
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		<title>Kaleisia Community Forum &#8211; Be Heard</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:35:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We want to hear your thoughts.  Voice your opinion, request Tuesday hours, request new teas and ware, comment on quality and customer service and etc.  As we enter our 7th year in the community, we want YOU in the driver’s seat.  Help us make this tea community better
and share ways that we ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/forum1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2626" title="forum" src="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/forum1.jpg" alt="" width="361" height="476" /></a>We want to hear your thoughts.  Voice your opinion, request Tuesday hours, request new teas and ware, comment on quality and customer service and etc.  As we enter our 7th year in the community, we want YOU in the driver’s seat.  Help us make this tea community better<br />
and share ways that we can support you better in your day to day.</p>
<p>Thank you in advance for participating in this community forum.</p>
<p>Please post your thoughts in the comments field below.</p>
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		<title>Save up to 65% off loose teas and ware every weekend in November!</title>
		<link>http://thetealounge.com/2011/11/saveupto65percent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:13:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kaleisia is observing Black Friday every weekend in November with our Weekend Deals!  Check back here at 10am on Saturdays and Sundays for huge discounts on loose tea, teaware and accessories.  Quantities will be limited and only 1 deal per person.
Are you out of town?  We&#8217;ll be posting some items for purchase online too.
Like us ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/72005862.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2656 alignleft" title="72005862" src="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/72005862-e1320239569435.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="133" /></a>Kaleisia is observing Black Friday every weekend in November with our <em>Weekend Deals</em>!  Check back here at 10am on Saturdays and Sundays for huge discounts on loose tea, teaware and accessories.  Quantities will be limited and only 1 deal per person.</p>
<p>Are you out of town?  We&#8217;ll be posting some items for purchase online too.</p>
<p>Like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tealounge">facebook</a> to receive deals in your news feed.</p>
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		<title>Only a few days left for Spiced Pumpkin Tea Latte</title>
		<link>http://thetealounge.com/2011/10/spiced-pumpkin-latte-coming-september/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:40:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only a few days left before Kaleisia&#8217;s special Spiced Pumpkin Tea Latte goes away!  Stop by for this fabulous Fall drink special.  The Spiced Pumpkin Latte is a special Kaleisia blend of the most aromatic spices, black tea, pumpkin, milk and cane juice. Enjoy it hot or over ice.
For a caffeine-free alternative, try our ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-640" title="PumpkinLatte" src="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/PumpkinLatte1-300x136.gif" alt="" width="300" height="136" />Only a few days left before Kaleisia&#8217;s special Spiced Pumpkin Tea Latte goes away!  Stop by for this fabulous Fall drink special.  The Spiced Pumpkin Latte is a special Kaleisia blend of the most aromatic spices, black tea, pumpkin, milk and cane juice. Enjoy it hot or over ice.</p>
<p>For a caffeine-free alternative, try our Pumpkin Rooibos Latte topped with whipped cream.</p>
<p>All fall drink specials are available until the end of November.</p>
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		<title>NEW!!! Vietnamese Banh Mi available on weekends</title>
		<link>http://thetealounge.com/2011/10/banhmi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Banh Mi is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich.  Our delicious sandwich starts with a warm and crisp baguette.  It is then packed with flavors by adding crunchy pickled carrots and daikon, jalapeno, cucumber, fresh cilantro, a touch of soy sauce and fried tofu strips.
Available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm.
Please note that we will ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/82753413.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2507" title="Vegan Banh Mi" src="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/82753413.jpg" alt="" width="338" height="473" /></a>Banh Mi is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich.  Our delicious sandwich starts with a warm and crisp baguette.  It is then packed with flavors by adding crunchy pickled carrots and daikon, jalapeno, cucumber, fresh cilantro, a touch of soy sauce and fried tofu strips.</p>
<h1><strong>Available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm.</strong></h1>
<p>Please note that we will no longer be offering vegan banh mi during the weekday.</p>
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		<title>Celebrate Mid Autumn Moon with a Traditional Sweets in September</title>
		<link>http://thetealounge.com/2011/08/celebrate-mid-autumn-moon-with-a-traditional-sweets-in-september/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:26:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Join the Mid-Autumn Moon festivities with a plate of traditional sweets and tea.  All treats are vegan-friendly.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2577" style="margin-right: 20px; margin-left: 20px;" title="Lunar" src="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lunar-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> Join the Mid-Autumn Moon festivities with a plate of traditional sweets and tea.  All treats are vegan-friendly.</p>
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		<title>NEW LUNCH ITEM!  Vegan Vietnamese Sandwiches are available daily from 12pm to 2pm.</title>
		<link>http://thetealounge.com/2011/06/new-vegan-banh-mi-at-kaleisia-wednesday-june-29th-at-12pm-2pm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Vegan Banh Mi available daily from 12PM to 2PM.
Vegan Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches) are available from 12pm to 2pm.
Banh Mi is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich with contrasting flavors and textures.  Kaleisia&#8217;s vegan banh mi is filled with lemongrass and chilli sauteed tofu, crunchy pickled daikon and carrot sticks, fresh cilantro, slices of jalapeno peppers and ...]]></description>
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<p><strong>Vegan Banh Mi available daily from 12PM to 2PM.</strong></p>
<p>Vegan Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches) are available from 12pm to 2pm.</p>
<p><em>Banh Mi </em>is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich with contrasting flavors and textures.  Kaleisia&#8217;s vegan <em>banh mi </em>is filled with lemongrass and chilli sauteed tofu, crunchy pickled daikon and carrot sticks, fresh cilantro, slices of jalapeno peppers and cucumber.</p>
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		<title>August is the last month for Matcha Limeade!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ It&#8217;s Matcha time!  Stop into Kaleisia for your matcha fix and if you haven&#8217;t had it yet, brace yourself for an invigorating green tea boost!
Matcha Limeade &#8211; The most popular summer drink on our menu.  A refreshing blend of limeade and whisked matcha.
Matcha Coolada &#8211; An ice blended coconut and matcha green tea smoothie ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/matcha.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2458" style="border: 5px solid black; margin: 5px;" title="matcha" src="http://thetealounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/matcha.jpg" alt="" width="338" height="473" /></a> It&#8217;s Matcha time!  Stop into Kaleisia for your matcha fix and if you haven&#8217;t had it yet, brace yourself for an invigorating green tea boost!</p>
<p>Matcha Limeade &#8211; The most popular summer drink on our menu.  A refreshing blend of limeade and whisked matcha.</p>
<p>Matcha Coolada &#8211; An ice blended coconut and matcha green tea smoothie that will kick some green tea ice-cream out of the water.</p>
<p>Matcha Coolmint &#8211; An ice blended matcha green tea and peppermint smoothie.</p>
<p>Matcha Latte &#8211; Customized to your palate and served hot or iced.</p>
<p>Matcha Shot &#8211; Take it straight or add it to your favorite flavored tea for a boost of energy.</p>
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