Apr 1, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom | 17 comments. I am not aware of any statement from a General Authority on this issue. There isn't agreement almost light-green tea and the Word of Wisdom. Would certain extracts be a permissible way of consuming the antioxidants, vitamins and obtaining other health benefits associated with Green Tea (some use it as a weight loss supplement)? Would the pre-historic dinosaurs be the source of the worlds oil reserves? I have prayerfully considered this and decided that it is probably best not to drink the shake for now. Third Hour Forum Rules - Please be familiar with these rules before posting. It has not been spelled out in more detail. Is Green Tea Allowed During A Daniel Fast? A green tea extract is a good choice for those who do not want to drink tea but want to avoid the caffeine content. Members are encouraged to consume fruits and vegetables, as well as consume only a small amount of meat. FYI, World Religion Day is today (purpose: to highlight What is the intended purpose of these gym rings on the On the fence about inviting MIL to our family sealing. Now that we understand what green tea extract is and how it's generally made, let's look to what the Church has put out regarding tea and the word of wisdom. As far as green tea is concerned, it is my opinion that its use is against the WoW. ._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa{margin-top:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._3EpRuHW1VpLFcj-lugsvP_{color:inherit}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa svg._31U86fGhtxsxdGmOUf3KOM{color:inherit;fill:inherit;padding-right:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._2mk9m3mkUAeEGtGQLNCVsJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;color:inherit} I think it can contain very small traces of caffeine, if that makes any difference. .s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);padding-top:5px}.s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f._19JhaP1slDQqu2XgT3vVS0{color:#ea0027} Coffee and tea are forbidden to Mormons because it makes them feel closer to God. "The Word of Wisdom counsels against drinking "hot drinks," which have been identified by early Church leaders as coffee and tea. Despite being counseled not to consume addictive substances or harmful drugs, the Word of Wisdom does not explicitly prohibit caffeine Caffeine and the Word of Wisdom. I avoid them, because tea (from the tea plant, that is) is tea. Black tea's leaves are fermented, whereas green tea's leaves are not. 4. Tea is both tea and the Word of Wisdom at the same time. CaffeineExtreme Energy Drink500 mg Caffeine4 more rows. I enjoyed the answers but was wondering if there was actual documentation of the Mormon Churchs stand on green tea? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Leaf tea or herbal tea or not Green Tea is a healthy drink and the basis of the church's code of health , the Word of Wisdom , is as it' Continue Reading 13 4 Samantha Johnson Polyphenols, which are antioxidant compounds, may help to prevent cancer, heart disease, and aging in the body. Why let something so little hold you back from being fully invested in overcoming the natural man? Herbal teas are not mentioned in the Word of Wisdom. Here are a few references that I came across that specify black tea: As of yet, I have not read any official statement from a prophet defining "tea" as "black tea" but it is obvious that many members have interpreted it to be so under the fact that "black tea" was the tea of Joseph Smith's era and herbal teas are ok. As it seems, there is some confusion among LDS members regarding this matter (As evidenced in others blog comments). Taking green tea extract on a regular basis, on the other hand, can help you achieve your caffeine goal. Instead he suggests waiting at least four minutes before drinking a cup of freshly boiled tea, or more generally allowing foods and beverages to cool from "scalding" to "tolerable" before swallowing. Considering the health benefits of green tea, this is a bit of a conundrum. Thank you so very much. Although each come from the same plant, they are not the same product. The Word of Wisdom: The Principle and the Promise. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. And the Lord said hot drinks are not good for the body nor the belly. (Brigham Young, Discourses of Brigham Young, selected and arranged by John A. Widtsoe, p.182). Green tea has been proven to be very healthy to drink and the word of wisdom is about good health practices. Although it does not advertise as a tea drink, as we look to the the ingredients we see the presence of green tea extract. The Discussion of Wisdom forbids tea, coffee, booze, tobacco, and illicit drugs. Is green tea really the same as egcg? The later discovery by man that green tea contains some medicinal properties, such as a relatively high concentration of the anti-oxidant vitamins, does not alter the decree of the Lord one iota. Your link has been automatically embedded. Ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble vitamin and is difficult to absorb by the body. Feed your skin powerful antioxidants and plant-derived hyaluronic acid for youthful and beautiful skin year after year. Must you be commanded in all things? Since we've already established that green tea extract is made from the tea leaf, this would make it a drink that violates the Word of Wisdom. I did not mean to imply that drinking coffee in any form is acceptable according to the Word of Wisdom. Recently, Green Tea has become quite popular and there are some LDS who feel that it is ok to drink because of the advertised health benefits. The only difference is that the leaves in black tea are fermented and in green tea they're not. Some LDS members avoid green tea because it contains caffeine, but caffeine is not specifically mentioned in the Word of Wisdom either. That is the question. 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I am a tea expert and professional herbalist and Ive been studying and practicing herbalism for over 10 years, teaching others about the healing power of plants for just as long. They're both tea and against the Word of Wisdom. Decaffeinated Mega Green Tea Extract, in comparison to several cups of green tea, contains more polyphenol EGCG, which is more health promoting than the caffeine found in green tea without it. Some people believe that drinking green tea as a superfluid is the most beneficial thing that can be done to solve their problems. Green tea is thought to be effective for weight loss and maintenance. We were not in the habit of drinking water very hot, but tea and coffee-the beverages in common use. As I understand it, there are various methods of obtaining the extract. I have spoken to a few LDS who were under the assumption that Green Tea is classified as an herbal tea and that drinking it does not violate the Word of Wisdom. Green tea with green tea leaves and bergamot oil is the flavor of Arizona Green Tea. I have always only ever heard "coffee and tea.". :). on this subject. For the official Church websites, please visit churchofjesuschrist.org or comeuntochrist.org. She gives the exact quote from Joseph Smith, and then interprets it. Alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, coffee, tea, and hazardous substances are not permitted to be consumed by anyone who enters the temple unless they follow the Word of Wisdom. Because it is carbohydrate-soluble, ascorbyl glucoside is the most bioavailable form of vitamin C. Many fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C, which is found in a variety of vitamins. Regardless, green tea is an excellent source of antioxidants because it contains antioxidants. There are numerous health benefits associated with it in addition to its popularity. Of course Mission Presidents are not arbiters of doctrine or Church Policy (though in my experience are decently well informed, at least mine was) so take it with as much salt as you please. In each case, the phrase "black tea" was always used as conjecture. I think that its symptomatic of the tendency toward putting blind faith in the science of today. I'm going to repeat a Mormon Urban Legend here. We had issue with those who love to eat seeds prior to a 'urine test'. But don't condemn someone else who may choose differently. The most commonly used supplement form is the ascorbic acid. Some Latter-day Saints who choose not to drink green tea (after all, it's from the same plant whose leaves are further oxidized or fermented to give black tea) may feel they are missing out on the health benefits of the catechins in tea. The revelation says hot drinks, but before the revelation was a year old, hot drinks were defined to include tea and coffee (Elder John A. Widtsoe, Conference Report, April 1926). I just found out they contain an unknown amount of green tea extract, which got me thinking about the word of wisdom. Green tea extract is also an excellent source of antioxidants, in addition to green tea. Sure, I have actually been doing further research on this and have found some more information. This is as definitive a statement on tea and coffee as currently exists. The Lord one iota will not be influenced by the discovery that green tea contains a few medicinal properties. In contrast, a cup of green tea contains approximately 30 to 50 mg of caffeine in an 8 oz glass. The only difference is that the leaves in black tea are fermented and in green tea they're not. (2) Drinks with names that include caf or caff, mocha, latte, espresso, or anything ending in -ccino usually have coffee in them and are against the Word of Wisdom." Green Tea and Iced Tea According to the New Era, both green tea and iced tea are still considered tea and are against the Word of Wisdom. While this is found in the New Era, a magazine directed at youth in the church, it was passed through the church's correlation committee, meaning that it received approval from the leadership of the church. When it comes to adding antioxidants to your diet, green tea is a great choice. 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So, why can Mormons drink decaffeinated green tea extract? 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From my dubious amateur surveys, I've found that roughly 75% of active Mormons in the U.S. think that green tea is against the word of wisdom. But I know many who disagree, including my wife. Since there is no commandment for this, study it out in your own mind, pray about it, and if you feel that it is okay for you to partake in it, then you are free do so. "Tea" refers to the standard tea derived from the tea plant, sometimes called black tea or green tea. '(Johnson, J. H., A Voice from the Mountains, p. 12). Mormons are actually allowed to drink green tea extract, as long as it is decaffeinated. Anything besides coffee and black tea is left up to the judgement of the individual. Green tea has a high global demand, owing to its popularity among the public. Just to make life easier on myself, I avoid all forms of hot or cold, regular or decaffeinated, coffee and black tea, and caffeinated soft drinks. According to the Mormon Church, alcohol, tea, and coffee are not permitted to be consumed. If it is made from the tea plant, I believe that it is tea. Y es, green tea is prohibited by the word of wisdom. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide whether or not to consume green tea extract. "Green tea and black tea are both made from the leaves of the exact same tea plant. Display as a link instead, I have been curious of the health benefits associated with Green Tea Extract but have decided to avoid it simply because it is produced from Camellia Sinensis. Here is what I have come up with as an explanation for our obedience to this portion of the health code: In the war in Heaven, the tea and coffee plants sat too close to the fence and were thus considered less valiant. A vitamin C supplement can be classified into three types: ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, and ascorbyl glucoside. Caffeine, on the other hand, is typically viewed as a stimulant, which would likely violate the Word of Wisdoms prohibition against hot drinks.. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} This is what I was looking for. I haven't been able to find much information on the extract and nothing on official statements. But the scientists of each generation hold the view of their time with absolute certainty as absolute truth. The process of creating the extract varies by manufacturer but generally involves withering, steaming, pan-frying the leaves of the tea plant and then drying them.1 Further, the process can vary greatly between manufacturers and there is no definitive process or definition as to what constitutes an extract. The leaves of the same tea plant can be used to make green tea or black tea. Good news! In 1996 during General Conference Boyd K. Packer said, Members write in asking if this thing or that is against the Word of Wisdom. 85-86) are what I have always been taught and what I daresay are most widely known among the general populace of the Church: And again, "hot drinks are not for the body, or belly;' there are many who wonder what this can mean; whether it refers to tea, or coffee, or not. What I've settled on is I don't drink it, but I do chew it (I love mentos gum which also has green tea extract), Its literally a revelation of the quote will of God. (D&C 89:2) Thats a do this not that. Food science and labeling are a complicated profession in the US and often lead to companies trying to manipulate and find loopholes in the laws (I'm looking at you Kraft American Singles). Could you explain how quantum theory can interface with Heavenly Fathers plan? Or where that information is found. Green tea extract has been shown to have a positive effect on brain health and memory, and it may help protect against brain diseases. Others have said that it is because of tannic acid. 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