Cardiologist Warns Hot Tea Habit May Increase Cancer Risk

Cardiologist Jose Abellan warned that drinking extremely hot tea may pose a serious health risk and increase the likelihood of developing esophageal cancer. Speaking to El Confidencial, Abellan said people should avoid consuming tea at temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius. According to the doctor, beverages served hotter than that threshold can damage the esophagus and raise cancer risk over time.