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?

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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.

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Not an expert, but I assume your body makes you drink water to increase sweating to cool you down. Drinking warm water before sweat can start cooling you down might make your body think the water you drank had no effect.

Meanwhile, cold water instantly lowers your body temp. Your brain can tell your body feels immediately cooler due to the coldness of the water and that makes you feel instantly satisfied.

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