India, Oct. 23 -- A piping hot cup of tea is an essential part of the morning routine for many. Most of the focus goes on how much sugar is added or what kind of tea leaves are used, but the correct temperature rarely crosses minds. Drinking hot tea is normal, but how hot is too hot? Could the habit of sipping very hot tea carry any health risks?ALSO READ: Chest burning after tea? Cardiologist reveals when it could mean a heart attack and shares 5 warning signs to watch for

Dr Saptarshi Ghosh, consultant clinical oncologist, weighed in to clarify the concern and issued a warning: "Repeatedly consuming beverages at extremely high temperatures can expose the oesophagus to repeated thermal injury."

The worry lies in how the steaming hot te...