Is your go-to coffee order making you hotter, or helping you cool down? A meteorologist reveals the surprising science behind hot versus iced coffee, explaining why your choice depends less on the season and more on humidity, sweat and even how your brain reacts to temperature.
Breakdown
- Iced coffee feels refreshing due to mouth receptors and brain signals. 3s
- Hot drinks can cool you by increasing sweat, under specific conditions. 15s
- Windy days speed up heat loss from hot coffee; use a lid or stay indoors. 32s
- Iced coffee melts quickly in sunlight, risking a watery drink. 41s