So, June is National Iced Tea Month.  Sounds just about right. But here in Arizona all Summer should be declared Iced Tea Season starting at the end of March.  I LOVE ICED TEA!  All flavors.  There are so many interesting ways to have it, with or without mint, with flavored or simple syrups, with fruit, with fancy ice cubes and funny straws.  It’s all good.  I don’t think we experiment enough with the ways we have it.  What could possible go wrong, right? WRONG!  You can mess iced tea up just like you could hot tea.  If you do not use the proper steeping times or water temperatures.  If you know what they are you are better prepared for great tea.  Now, some people are so anxious to drink their tea, they don’t let it cool down before drinking.  It is best when you bring the tea to room temperature before you refrigerate it. Doing this will make your tea nice and clear…not cloudy.  It all adds to the experience.  Who says you can’t have that same relaxing feeling drinking iced tea that you have with hot tea?

How about frozen teas or tea smoothies for the summer.  We are getting in matcha to do matcha lattes now.  Matcha is the highest form of Japanese shade grown tea you can get.  We serve it hot with soy or milk or water but we will do them as lattes for the summer.  We are also getting into tea smoothies..so don’t just think hot tea this summer.  Also, have you ever tried and iced Chai. Delicious.  Get with the program and have some iced tea, frozen tea or tea lattes this Summer. See you soon at The Loft!

11 W. Boston Street Suite 2 - Chandler, Arizona 85225 480-786-9600 Dear Legrand, We are goo goo to announce our NEW Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner menus. Goo Goo you ask?  Well yeah, ’cause we’ve tasted it.   To get you excited about it, we are offering “Buy one Lunch or Dinner entree, get one of equal or lesser value 50% off this Wednesday and Thursday.  You MUST MENTION THIS AD IN OUR NEWSLETTER TO GET THE PRICING.  This  is the perfect time to try the new menu.  And no…we have not gone Asian with our cuisine..we just liked the background… Here is a quick re-cap of the changes…. Breakfast American Breakfast Streamlined Quiche Kids Menu Selections Lower Price Points Lunch Heartier salads New salads New HOT sandwiches Added Children’s Afternoon Tea Lower Prices More Lunch Specials Dinner New Appetizers New Entrees Adding Heartier Kids Selections Lower Price Points BAR-  New Wines & Beers Added FOR FULL MENU DETAILS, SEE: WWW.URBANTEALOFT.COM CLICK ON MENU TAB “FREE TEA TUESDAYS” PURCHASE A LUNCH OR DINNER ENTREE ON TUESDAYS AND RECEIVE A FREE SMALL POT OF OUR NON-SPECIALTY TEA. Begins March 17th, 2009. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TEATINI The World Tea Expo has a “Tea Concoctions Contest” that we are going to enter.  Please drop me a line sending me the name of your favorite “teatini”.  If we enter that teatini and it wins, you will receive a complimentary teatini on your next lunch or dinner visit.  Send votes to info@urbantealoft.com Please send by March 13th (this Friday). IT’S HARD TO SAY GOODBYE……… We learned this week that Art on Boston will close at the end of next month as they are not getting the level of local support to stay open.  They have local art, jewelry as well as other unique items that are wonderful as gifts.  They also have great art classes.  They have been wonderful neighbors and great supporters and we hate to see them go.  Please help keep our Downtown viable by patronizing our independent businesses.  It is important and all that  matters!! LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!! Sincerely, Eric, Glynis & Zhayer Legrand The Urban Tea Loft voice: 480-786-9600

Save 50% Buy one lunch or dinner entree and receive one of equal or lesser value for 50% off.  One coupon per person.  No monetary value.  Does not apply to alcohol.  Coupon is transferable and please share with family and friends. Offer Expires: Valid March 11-12 ONLY

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Hi Everyone,

I am so excited about this blog and will use it to update you on new teas we have in stock and to let you know what is going on at The Loft.  Please know that it is very important to us to make sure you have a great experience at The Loft.  We’d like to let you know we have started carrying a blend of coffee.  We do not mass brew it though so customers use a coffee press.  If you are looking for coffee to go quickly, you would need to wait for the brew. If you are enjoying it in house with a tea lover, it would take about the same amount of time to brew a black tea.

Obama Event

There is still time to get tickets for our Obama 5 Course Dinner this weekend.  Call 480-786-9600 for more details and to reserve your spot.  We hoope to unveil our new tea “Obama 44″ at this event. It is a Kenyan Black tea with cinnamon, mango and apple providing sweet and spicy notes.  We will have it for sale starting next week.  There will be live music and excellent food cooked our excellent Chefs by Tom, Angel, and Richard.