Should you really drink hot drinks when it’s hot?

It’s known that to beat the heat and avoid dehydration, we need to drink plenty of water. But while some reach for a hot cuppa, others swear by ice-cold beverages, and while this may give you an instant feeling of chill it's sadly just fleeting. The reason being is that our bodies work hard to keep our core temperature steady at around 37°C. So while a cold drink might feel refreshing, it actually dials down our sweat production—the very thing that helps us cool. Plus, super cold drinks can trigger headaches, cramps, and tummy troubles. Should you do the opposite and drink hot beverages? What can you drink to cool down? What if you are not a fan of plain water? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal? Why are mini animals so popular? Why does walking through doorways make us forget things? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices