Christine Stazo gave a presentation on teas at the January Concourse Club of Palmerton meeting. Owner of Christine's Secret Garden, she said it is her mission to assist each customer in finding the perfect tea that will enhance the tea-drinking experience, unconditionally, thereby delighting the customer. She talked about black, white, green, oolong and rooibos teas that come from China, South Africa, Japan, Taiwan and Sri Lanka. Some of the benefits of drinking tea are: contains antioxidants; helps keep you hydrated; is calorie-free; increases your metabolism; has less caffeine than coffee; and some studies show it can help reduce risk of heart attack/stroke, protects your bones, bolsters your immune defenses. All the ladies were treated to taste samples of Stazo's teas.