Hot Tea Can Be Bad For You Too

[easysurfer]

Articles gave eggs and aspirin thumbs down this week.

So, put hot tea in the mix also. I think not the tea itself but the temperature of the brew. I think the same goes for other hot liquids as there was a similar mention about hot soups and the ideal temperature is about 137 degrees F (That is where that infrared thermometer comes in handy ). At about 137 F, the liquid is not too hot, but hot enough.

Many people start their day with a cup of tea. But those who drink it piping hot could be increasing their risk of esophageal cancer, according to a new study.

Researchers found that tea drinkers who liked their beverage to be warmer than 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit) and consumed more than 700 ml of tea per day -- about two large cups-- had a 90% higher risk of esophageal cancer, when compared to those who drank less tea and at cooler temperatures.

Dr. James Doidge, senior research associate at University College London, said that hot drinks were an established risk factor for esophageal cancer.

"It doesn't take a scientist to appreciate that repeated irritation of any body surface increases your risk of cancer. Sunburn gives us skin cancer, smoking gives us lung cancer, and many foods and drinks contribute to risk of gastrointestinal cancers," Doidge, who wasn't involved in the research, told the Science Media Centre.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/20/health/hot-tea-linked-to-higher-cancer-risk-study-intl/index.html

 

[NW-Bound]

I think this may be old news, as I recall a report from many years ago that Chinese people who commonly liked hot tea had a higher incidence of esophagus cancer.

 

[HawkeyeNFO]

Scalding your esophagus is bad for you? Who knew?!?!?

 

[OldShooter]

Well, 130-135 deg cooks beef to medium rare. So that may be the first problem.

Second, a 90% increase in a tiny number is not something that would cause me to eliminate something that was a source of pleasure in my life. Esophageal cancer is like 1% of the cancers diagnosed in a year.

 

[haha]

I mostly drink coffee, but I drink it in so leisurely a manner that only the first little bit is reliably hotter than room temperature. Overall, I like to take my time. I don't like cold soup though.

Ha

 

[michelek]

We just read that article too and did a quick research to determine if we are at risk. Solid food and liquids can be the same temp but not “burn” your esophagus in the same way. 140 is the “safe”food temp for chafing dishes. Then we looked at liquid temps. The keurig machine puts out drinks at 192 f- which varies when dispensed based on the material and temp of your cup. I always add cold milk to my keurig so that temp drops to a safe level.
Not many people can tolerate guzzling down a 140 beverage.

 

[Oz investor]

bit late to tell me ... NOW

( although that was recently nuked black coffee )

but what next .. breathing ( in a city )

 

[JAGOTI]

Fear mongering is the stock and trade of establishment medicine. Enjoy your tea!

 

[Nick12]

Report also says that tea drinkers in Europe and Asia drink their tea at much higher temps compared to our lukewarm tastes in the USA. Supposedly affecting the esophagus.

 

[Mr. Tightwad]

I always let my tea sit there awhile. Just common sense.

 

[Sittinginthesun]

My grandfather drank hot black tea several times a day for his entire adult life and died in his mid 90’s (and was still living on his own, doing his own shopping, cooking, etc). When not at home he would take a good quality thermos of steaming hot tea wherever he went.

He also liked salmon sandwiches, more likely those killed him.

 

[Winemaker]

So I guess Irish Coffee is bad for you, too? Or hot fudge sundaes? Saunas? Hot showers? Sunshine? Swedish massages? A blazing fireplace? Snuggling? Is anything safe?

 

[NW-Bound]

Is anything safe?

No. Everything is unsafe. Proof: everybody dies.

"If it's not one thing, it's 'nother" -- Gilda Radner

 

[Nick12]

So I guess Irish Coffee is bad for you, too? Or hot fudge sundaes? Saunas? Hot showers? Sunshine? Swedish massages? A blazing fireplace? Snuggling? Is anything safe?

Try the alternative soft drink " Zevia" .