ELI5- When you’re really thirsty, and drink warm water – it doesn’t feel good. But when you drink cold water- it feels like heaven. Why?

Question

I had kept my metal bottle in the car which was parked in sunlight for long hours. I got into the car and I was parched so I drank that warm ass water and it didn’t feel good and it took me 7-8 big sips to actually feel like i drank any water.

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

When something is colder the taste is less acute so if you drink warm water the taste isn’t as clean, crisp and clear