I stopped drinking coffee almost a year ago because it was making my stomach act all funky. I wasn't a heavy coffee drinker by any means either. One cup about four times a week. And I always had that one cup first thing in the morning at work. I'd either make the coffee myself or go buy a latté. I loved the ritual of morning coffee: the aroma, reading the newspaper, meeting friends in the morning. Occasionally, depending on the situation (like having to get up at 4 a.m.), I have treated myself to a cup of coffee. But nowadays, all I drink is tea. I'm currently on a green tea binge. I also love jasmine tea because of its fragrance. I drink my tea strong and plain, no cream or sugar or honey. This morning I read this report in the paper. According to researchers, as a tea drinker, I have boosted my immune system, perhaps helping fight off or blunt the effect of infections. Who knew?