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To anyone who can prove that he uses stooges or confederates toassist him in his Comedy Hypnosis Demonstrations. We are not talking about Larry, Curly, and Moe. But hypnotist Michael Oddo has offered to pay anyone $10,000 that can prove he uses stooges or confederates in his show. Many people wonder if hypnosis is real and if it works. Hypnotist Michael Oddo explains that hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of mind that each of us enters several times a day. The more intelligence, a higher IQ, and ability to concentrate will actually allow you to enter into the state of mind much more quickly than others. So what happens when a person is hypnotized? Oddo states that when he hypnotizes a person they enter into a journey of extreme deep relaxation, more than they have ever felt before. Which then allows there creative side to come thru and allows them to act out in ways they ordinarily would not.   Oddo explains “I cannot make a person do anything that would violate their personal belief system. So when you watch a show and someone does not respond to a suggestion one of two things has happened. They did not understand the suggestion or it violates their belief system”. When hypnotist Michael Oddo puts it all together in his rapid fire comedy stage hypnosis show, he never knows what response to expect from his volunteers. Do you want to see it for yourself if the show has stooges? You have the chance to come see the show or be the show  ...read more

The ceremonial drinking grade of Matcha is perfect for daily consumption. This daily treat contains the highest color quality, nutrient value, and taste for the average consumer. Matcha is the only tea variety that is ground into fine powder form. When drinking Matcha or enjoying a food or beverage made from Matcha – you consume the entire tea leaf. Thus receiving the full nutrition benefits of the whole tea leaf, high concentration of green tea antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and fiber.Matcha is extremely rich in 3 very important nutrients that are of high interest for healthier lifestyle living: Insoluble Fibers, Antioxidants, and L-Theanines.Tea Smoothie (makes 8oz cup)Fill an 8oz cup with 4-5 cubes ice and plain soy milk*. Pour into a blender and add 1 Tbsp (15g) of Matcha into the blender and blend until smooth.Tea Latte (makes 8oz cup)Combine 8oz of plain soy milk* and add 1 Tbsp (15g) of Matcha and steam the soymilk using a steamer until it creates a fine froth.*Regular Milk or Plain Soy milk ...read more

In short, a reverse raffle is an "elimination raffle".  The object is Not to have your number called.  Every number called when the reverse raffles begins, knocks that contestant out of the race for the grand prize.  Usually, in a 200 number reverse raffle, the raffle stops at the Final 5 numbers.  At this time, the final 5 contestants have to make a decision whether to split the grand prize or "go all the way" by pulling the balance of the numbers, eliminating 4 of the final 5. The last number standing (the one that was never drawn) is the Grand Prize Reverse Raffle Winner! For more details and variations on Reverse Raffle Fundraisers and how our Reverse Raffle Software can benefit your organization.  Contact the Raffle Specialists at Reverse Raffle Entertainment and Supply in Cleveland.   440-845-9900 ...read more

Spring is here and it's time to plan your spring and summer fundraiser.  A nite at the races - video horse racing fundraiser is a fun and entertaining idea, guaranteed to make your non-profit organization in Cleveland a lot of money.  You can anticipate large turnouts during the spring and summer months.  So, get on the right track and call us today for all the details.  (440) 845-9900 ...read more

Video Horse Racing Fundraiser If it’s fun and excitement you’re craving for your next fundraiser, look no further.  LCA Signature Shows specializes in quality entertainment and innovative fun.  A Night At The Races is a great fundraising idea for Schools, Churches, Booster Clubs, Fraternal Organizations, Sports Teams and Non-Profits. We offer an all inclusive race night package bringing you award winning personalities, upbeat music, entertaining videos&exciting; live race announcers calling each race by the horses names that your supporter’s purchased. From our impressive 24 foot betting booth to our professional staff, you can start counting your profits for years to come.  Night At The Races literally puts the fun in fundraising.  If this is your organizations first time hosting a Night At The Races event, we will personally meet with you and your group to outline the steps you should take to ensure that your organization reaps the full reward for its efforts.  These steps include the basic nuts and bolts of running a successful Night At The Races fundraiser as well as tips and tricks that will maximize your profits. We will host a Night At The Races in Cleveland and all of Northeast Ohio.  Our service areas include, Akron, Canton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Medina and Youngstown.  If you are planning a Night At The Races fundraiser in Michigan, Pennsylvania or Indiana, please call us for additional information.    So, get on the right track and contact us today! ...read more

Often time customers will ask us about pricing as it relates to price per cup, price per ounce, of hot tea, or price per cup for a gallon of brewed iced tea. We will break down the cost per cup of tea for you.If you divide all of our prices by 4, you will get the price per oz. Example: Lemon Soleil Green Tea- $12.00 per 1/4 lb. (4 oz.) package = $3.00 per oz.  In a 4 oz. (1/4 lb) bag of tea there are  approximately 50 cups. This equals 24 cents per cup of brewed tea. If you choose to re-steep your tea, a second time, that price is cut in half.Iced tea uses 1oz. per gallon of brewed tea. That equals approximately eleven (12 oz.) glasses of tea. $11.00 for 1/4 lb ofBlood Orange Herbal Tea @ $2.50 / oz. of tea = 21 cents per glass of iced tea. REMEMBER, almost all of our teas can be steeped twice. That cuts the actual cost in half.  a fantastic value for you!!Teas are a great value for your hard earned dollar. So enjoy!!http://praisetea.com/blog/2011/04/breaking-down-the-cost-of-tea/ ...read more

"We are very pleased that our very own empowered women-owned Cleveland small businesses are getting involved and have answered the call-to action by using their Power to Empower for H.O.P.E" Kenyari Guy, Director, H.O.P.E. Join me in helping H.O.P.E.'s Young Women succeed and empower themselves! For the month of February, HOPE will receive 10% of all sales. You, as the purchaser, will also receive 5% off your total order. *Online orders: Please use the codeHOPEwww.praisetea.com- PRAISE TEA COMPANYwww.wehope.org - H.O.P.E. (Healing Our Past Everyday) ...read more

At Praise Tea Co, we strive to truly be purveyors of premium loose leaf tea.  In order to continuously provide fresh, high-quality teas and blends each year, we must retire or improve some teas. We will be adding several new Organic and Fair Trade tea blends and discontinuing old ones. While you may have a favorite may be discontinued, we have similar teas and new blends teas to both please and challenge your palette. Once the new 2011 teas are announced (by the end of January), we will update you to their availabilty on the website.A sneak preview of some the flavors:Divine - white tea with lychee and peach notesBolivian Green, Organic - organic green is light, delicately grassy, gentle&airyHarmony, O, FT - Green tea with pearFormosa Oolong - oolong from Taiwan's northwestern Hakka areaMilky Oolong - unique tea from Nantou, with hints of cinnamon and sugarSe Chung Oolong, Organic - oolong with a nutty profileOolong Royal - oolong, aronia berries, mango and rose petalsDarjeeling Autumn, O, FT - Grown high in the foothills of the Himalayas on the famous Bio-dynamic Makaibari estateChina Pu-Erh, OrganicChina Keemun, OrganicAssam Black Tea, OrganicMary's Heart, Organic - black tea, apple, mangoMango, Orangic - black tea, mango...a new blendLemon, Organic - black tea, lemon.. a new blendRaspberdy, Orgnic - black tea, raspberry... a new blendCranberry, Orgnaic - black tea, cranberry... a new blendPure Rose, Organic - pu-reh tea and rose petalsMasala Chai, Organic - black tea, chai spices..a new blendGojiberry Pom - black tea, gojiberry and pomegranteWhite Pearl - white/green tea, jasmine, apricot, roseRoobios Tropics - rooibos, mango, strawberryMango n Friends - herbal blend of mango, pineapple and papayaPeach Rave - herbal blend of Peaches, hibiscus, apple bits, elderberries, and sunflower petalsSummer Passion - herbal blend of apple, pineapple, papaya, bamboo, lemonLemon Twist, Organic - mate, lemon myrtle, mixed spice, new blendRoasted Yerba Mate, Organic - roasted yerba mate, new blendYerba Mate, Organic - traditional mate, new blendEnvy, Organic - yerba mate, apple, apricotChocolate Mate - mate, rooibos, cocoa bits, cinnamon, etcPink Sonoma - wine infused white tea, rose petals, jasmine, cabernetAssam Jungle - wine infused black tea, licorice root, cinnamon, cabernetHerbs 4 MenHerbs 4 WomenFasting ...read more

January is National Hot Tea Month and most of us have already made resolutions of one sort or another. Those that are simple to incorporate into our lives are the ones we are most likely to keep past January. Make tea a part of your daily routine and lifestyle. Research states that, tea is one way to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Maybe being healthier is one of your most important health resolutions for the New Year? Why not incorporate tea into your drink options and a little less of other types of drinks. For those who are looking to shed a few holiday pounds. A study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that substances in tea may even promote weight loss by increasing the amount of energy spent by the body. The theory is that green tea, because of the catechin (pronounced "cat E kins") content, has thermogenic properties that promote fat oxidation, may work together with other chemicals to increase weight loss. This antioxidant, nutrient-rich beverage has also been credited with protecting against and helping to lower the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol. So do your  happy dance and get your teapots steamed up for a cup your favorite Praise Tea. Tea lovers rejoice! Wishing  you all a Happy New Year filled with Tea and Good Health, Tea Time Facts… The caffeine content of tea is 40 mg in one cup of tea as compared to 99 mg of caffeine in a cup of coffee. Black and Green teas contain a certain type of antioxidant called flavenoids. To be labeled "decaffeinated," the caffeine content per cup of tea must be approximately 5 mg. The difference between Black, Green, and Oolong tea is a result of the changes that occur during processing of the tea leaves. They are all made of the same type of tea leaves. ...read more

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As a special thank you to all our Veterans, enjoy 20% off all online purchases. Coupon Code: Vet20 Expires midnight Saturday, October 13th. Happy Sipping! www.praisetea.com ...read more

Give the perfect gift with our tea talk mugs . HonesTEA Mug: Interior rim reads "n.telling your friends the truth while drinking tea." HumiliTEA Mug: n. reviewing your personal greatness while drinking tea ...read more

Ahh, so you want iced tea (yes even in the fall), but to go through all the hassle of heating water, steeping, icing and THEN drinking. Well, there is another method and that's cold brew or cold infusion! It is one of the easiest way to brew iced tea.The cold brewing method has two surprising and very pleasant benefits. Cold waterdraws out or pullsthe flavor from the leaf as opposed to hot water, used in traditional brewing, whichpushesthe flavor from the leaf. Subsequently, cold infusion is a much slower, gentle method that results in a smooth, more subtle, naturally sweet tasting tea.Iced tea that sits in your refrigerator will normally become cloudy. Cold brewed iced tea will not, and will remain transparent and more aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Iced tea made this way will also have less tannins, which means less astringency. Tthe astringency of the tea leaves will not be released into the water creating an infusion that may not be quite as richly flavored as a hot water brewed tea, but a much less bitter brew. This type of brewing is terrific for oolong teas, Pu'erh tea, and black teasTo prepare a cold infusion you will need;   1.   A glass jar or container with a top   2.   4 – 6 tablespoons of premium loose-leaf tea   3.   8 cups of cold waterPoured water over the tea leaves and place the container in the refrigerator for 8-10 hours, perferably overnight. When the tea is ready, remove the leaves and enjoy.One word of caution, brewed tea has a shelf life! So,Tea stored in the refrigerator should be kept no longer than 3 daysTea stored at room temperature should be kept no longer than 2 days.What added tea flavor?  Try making ice cubes out of the tea and serving them with the iced tea to keep the flavor from diluting as the ice melts. ...read more

You need a good teapot to truly enjoy a good cup of tea. And, it all starts with the vessel – the Yixing Teapot. For centuries, the aestheticYixing teawaresare known to be the best vessel for brewing tea. Yixing teapots are famous in China and abroad for it's renowned beauty and practicality.HistoryYixing teapotwas first produced during the Sung Dynasty (A.D. 960 – 1280) but did not flourish until the Ming Dynasty (1600). This traditional style commonly used to brew tea originated in China, dating back to the 15th century, and are made from the world's only source of uniqye clay produced in the region of the town of Yixing in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu. This clay is called "Zisha" or purple clay. During the Ming Dynasty traders have bought these teapots to Europe. Demand throughout China and from Europe had spurred a high level of artistic mastery in teapot design. The Yixing craftsmen inscribe Chinese art, classical literature, and calligraphy on the body of the teapots. Due to the exceptional artistry, they  became sought-after treasures and were often found in the homes of royal families and social elites.The BenefitsThe Chinese have made teapots from different materials: jade, agate, crystal, lacquer, bamboo, iron, chinaware, sand, and clay. Yixing clay teapots have endured the test of time and are the most popular teapots in China.  Individually handmade, the Yixing teapots are made from purple clay. With continued usage the porous and unglazed teawares will absorb the aroma and flavors of your tea. It is said that if you use a Yixing teapot for many years, you can brew tea by just pouring boiling water into the empty pot. The exceptionally strong purple clay will also increase in luster and color with repeated use. They have the ability to withstand high temperatures and are slow to conduct heat; therefore, the handle remains comfortably cool even when pouring very hot tea.Preparing The TeapotPrior to FIRST use:1. Remove lid and add tealeaves into the teapot. Use tealeaves that you intend to brew in the future with your Yixing Clay Teapot.2. Pour boiling water into your Yixing Teapot.3. Let your teapot soak in the tea for 24 hours.4. After 24 hours, remove the contents of the teapot.5. Rinse well with hot water. This removes the natural earthy aroma of the teapot and rinses away any clay residue from the inside of your pot.6. Let it air dry uncovered.Cleaning Your Yixing TeapotAfter each teapot usage, follow instructions below:1. Pour the tea sediments away.2. Rinse out the pot with hot water.3. Wipe the outside dry with a soft cloth.4. Leave in a dark dry corner to dry naturally.Caution: Never use soap, cleansers, or detergents on your Yixing teapotHaving at least oneYixing teapotis essential to the tea lover's kitchen collection! ...read more