Can a steaming hot beverage actually lower your body temperature?
In short: It seems counterintuitive to reach for a hot tea when temperatures climb, but in many arid regions, hot drinks are a primary way to stay cool. This video explores the science behind why heat might actually help you chill.
While many people instinctively reach for ice-cold drinks during a heatwave, hot tea is a year-round staple in countries like India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Bangladesh. In traditional Chinese medicine, certain hot teas are even believed to possess cooling properties. Whether a hot drink can truly provide a cooling effect on the body depends heavily on the specific context.
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