Can tea cool you down?

Question

(not ice-tea!!)

My friend made this crazy claim today cause It was really hot! Shes known for comming ou with some crazy c**p that makes sense to no one but her!

Is she right for a change?

Answer 1

cold tea, or any cold drink will cool your system down more than a hot drink.  simple laws of thermodynamics make it impossible for a "hot drink to cool you down."  your body doesnt care what temp. the food or liquid is before it processes it.  once it gets in your system, the acids in your stomach will digest it, regardless of if it is hot or cold. There will be a heat transfer though, and if the food/drink is cold, it will absorb the heat vs a food/drink that is hotter than your core temp.