I have no clue who Joel Johnson is...sorry. But I do know Joseph Smith... . Back then I believe hot drinks were coffee, tea, and wine, etc. They didn't know about caffeine or its ill effects. Nor did they know about the harmfulness of liquor. The Lord helped them (us) out by revealing to us they are not good for us. Now we know why. So why is it so hard to obey? Tea is hard for me to stay away from. I LOVE ice cold sweet tea. The real sweet tea, not the "just add more sugar and stir" sweet tea. A struggle, but doing great. It will always be something I have to be watching so I don't drink it. Why? Cuz my Bishop said the Lord doesn't approve of it. All I had to "hear". My best to any and all who struggle with tea or coffee....it's a booger.