Medical scientists have explained in which cases the popular drink can seriously harm your health.
Experts conducted a special study that affected 500 thousand people.
The experts shared their findings in a paper for the scientific publication International Journal of Cancer .
Regularly drinking hot tea increases the risk of esophageal cancer by 90%, scientists have warned.
This risk is recorded in cases where a person drinks 700 ml of tea per day, the temperature of which exceeds 60°C.
High temperatures have a negative impact on the mucous membrane of internal organs, the researchers emphasize.
To reduce the risks associated with cancer, scientists advise drinking tea at a moderate temperature.
After brewing, you should wait until the tea cools down to an acceptable level and you can enjoy the drink.