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A UK cohort study of almost 1 million people over 14 years shows that drinking very hot beverages triples the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, with six or more hot drinks daily increasing risk further; there was no clear link to adenocarcinoma. Self-reported temperatures were used, so caution is advised, but results support cooling drinks to reduce SCC risk.
A UK-led analysis of about 980,000 adults from UK Biobank and the Million Women Study found that drinking six or more hot beverages daily increases esophageal cancer risk, with very hot drinks roughly tripling risk and hot-but-not-warm drinks about 1.7 times higher than warm ones. The association was strongest for squamous cell carcinoma and weaker for adenocarcinoma; overall risk remains small. While the study did not record exact temperatures, Western drink temperatures are around 60C and beverages above 65C are classified by IARC as probably carcinogenic. Reducing risk can involve letting drinks cool, adding milk, not smoking, and cutting alcohol; more research is needed to pinpoint exact temperatures.
The article explores various warm winter cocktail recipes beyond the traditional hot toddy, including twists on mulled wine, Irish coffee, and nonalcoholic options, highlighting the creative possibilities for bartenders during the colder months.
Consuming very hot beverages like tea and coffee above 65°C may increase the risk of oesophageal cancer due to heat damage to the esophagus lining. Drinking large sips of hot liquids quickly can cause more harm, and experts recommend cooling drinks to around 58°C and taking smaller sips to reduce risk. While the evidence links hot drinks to oesophageal cancer, there is no clear connection to throat or stomach cancers.
Drinking very hot beverages above 65°C is probably carcinogenic and linked to a higher risk of oesophageal cancer, especially when consumed in large sips. To reduce risk, it's recommended to let hot drinks cool down, take small sips, and avoid drinking them at extremely high temperatures. The evidence mainly comes from studies in South America and recent research in the UK supports this link.