“I have always been told that green tea is herbal and not against the word of wisdom. I have told people this is not the type of tea that is meant in the Word of Wisdom. I was questioned a few times from some member friends that weren’t sure I was informed correctly so I began to do research on the internet. Please tell me what you know and from what source.” (Rob)
As I mentioned, President Young stated the following:
“I have heard it argued that tea and coffee are not mentioned therein;
that is very true; but what were the people in the habit of taking as
hot drinks when that revelation was given? Tea and coffee. We were not
in the habit of drinking water very hot, but tea and coffee—the
beverages in common use” (Discourses of Brigham Young, p. 182).
Tea as it is was consumed in the days of the early Saints, as it is
today, was an infusion of the leaves, buds and internodes of the tea
plant (Camellia sinensis). Teas derived from this plant include black
tea, green tea, oolong tea, congou tea, pekoe tea, orange pekoe tea
and souchong tea. They are available under numerous brand and product
names.
There is no other tea Brigham Young could have been referring to. See
here for more information on what is meant by tea.