I had this question debated once in a young men class. The official and current statement of the church on this matter is found in the handbook of instruction. Word of Wisdom The only official interpretation of “hot drinks” (D&C 89:9) in the Word of Wisdom is the statement made by early Church leaders that the term “hot drinks” means tea and coffee. Members should not use any substance that contains illegal drugs. Nor should members use harmful or habit-forming substances except under the care of a competent physician. I believe WOWis like a tiny trail on the side of a high mountain. You know what is wrong like coffee and tea (falling off the mountain in the chasm) and you know what is right like water and orange juice (staying on the trail). As for me, I would stay as far from the edge as possible... Same would apply to the law of chastity for example. I would not take tea in any of its forms
