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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Hot Tea Is Bad For You

Another point for the coffee drinkers. Drinking hot tea ( more than 70C) can damage the lining of the throat and can even lead to cancer according to this article from the BBC. In the West such cancers are commonly related to smoking and drinking, but it is also a condition in non-Western cultures where tobacco and alcohol are not consumed. The experiment was conducted by the University of Tehran who tested drinking habits of Iranians who consumed more than a litre of tea a day. Drinking tea slowly and when it has cooled to between 60C and 70C, or adding milk which also cools tea was found to reduce the risk. However the findings could be a general indication that regular consumption of very hot foods and drinks may pose a risk.

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