Welcome to Our New Website!

Welcome and thanks for stopping by our brand new website!  We are still in the process of moving and construction, but please feel free to browse and poke around, leave us comments and feedback.  We hope to make our website more enjoyable, interactive, and informative for you.
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Tampa Indies July Challenge starts Tuesday, June 30th – July 31st

Kaleisia Tea Lounge and other members of the Tampa Independent Business Alliance (TIBA) challenge you to discover treasures in the community.
Print out a Passport at (www.cltampa.com/tiba), visit local businesses and gather stamps. Winner of the challenge will receive prizes valued over $500.


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Wire Sculpture Workshop on Friday, July 17th @ 7pm

In this workshop you will learn visualization techniques to formulate a 3D object; manipulate wires to sculpt imagined object, and fastening techniques for a stable sculpture. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to sculpt basic 3D shapes that can be used to create more advanced shapes such as flowers and butterflies.
Workshop provided by Kris Mongene of Copper Wire Sculptures. Kris enjoys wire art because of its unique ability to showcase imperfections and this reflects her love of nature.
Workshop is limited to 15 seats and …


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Live Jazz Show on Monday, July 20th @ 7pm

Join us for an evening of live jazz by the Brett Alan Trio. We are very excited to have them and if you can’t make it, we encourage you to visit them online.
The Brett Alan Trio features Brett Gardner on guitar, Jon Chea on electric/double bass and Paul Keesling on drums/percussion.
They specialize in jazz, rock, funk, latin, pop and swing.


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Focused Tasting:  Teas of Korea on Friday, July 24th @ 7pm

Join Kaleisia for a casual tea gathering for the pure enjoyment of pure teas from Korea. Come alone, with friends, with your favorite stories or knitting needles. We’ll converse and enjoy a selection of Korean teas and sweets.
This is not a workshop but rather a gathering to explore the flavors and aroma of teas from Korea. Only 12 seats are available and RSVP is required. For additional information, please email kim@thetealounge.com


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Tea Tasting & Ceramic Demo on Saturday, July 25th @ 1pm – 5pm

To encourage tea drinking in the community, Kaleisia gives away free tea the last Saturday of every month. Join us to experience a variety of teas and enjoy a 10% discount on all loose tea and teaware orders.
Special Ceramic Demo by Vai The Potter @ 2:30pm
See for yourself the how clay is turned into art. Vai will show you his techniques and answer any of your questions. We hoping to start a ceramic’s group. If you’re interested, please leave a comment below.


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