Study Links Very Hot Drinks to Increased Oesophageal Cancer Risk

A 14-year study of nearly one million people by Oxford University researchers found that consuming drinks at 65 degrees Celsius or above triples the risk of oesophageal cancer.

The research, published in the International Journal of Cancer, indicates that consuming six or more very hot beverages daily significantly elevates the risk of squamous cell carcinoma.

While the cancer remains rare with a 1% lifetime risk in the UK, experts advise letting tea and coffee cool down to a warm temperature to mitigate potential health hazards.