Can Mormons drink non-caffeinated coffee and tea?
Dear Gramps, Another Word of Wisdom question. I recently traveled to a stake meeting with a Sister from my branch of the Mormon Church. She and her husband are both faithful, long time members and hold callings in the church. They also attend the temple. During our conversation, she told me that her husband drinks a lot of coffee, but only decaf and that she enjoys tea, and will occasionally drink tea so as not to offend a hostess. She also uses herbal tea at home. Once again, I am quite confused by the Word of Wisdom concept. Coffee is coffee, whether it is decaf or not, right? And tea is tea, correct? Since joining the church six years ago, I have not taken so much as a sip of coffee or tea (nor do I have any desire to). I just wonder how others in the Church view the use of de-caffeinated coffee or tea. Thanks, Sherry, from Colorado Dear Sherry, I imagine that you will be able to find, if you look hard enough, members of the Mormon Church who practice every interpretation of the Wor
