Oncologist warns very hot tea can injure the food pipe

A piping hot cup of tea is part of many morning routines, but its temperature deserves attention, says consultant clinical oncologist Dr Saptarshi Ghosh. He warns that repeatedly drinking beverages at extremely high temperatures exposes the oesophagus to repeated thermal injury, damaging its protective inner lining, which is linked to cancer risk. Letting tea cool before sipping is advised.