# Hot beverage consumption and esophageal cancer risk > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261017-hot-beverage-consumption-and-esophageal-cancer-risk > Updated: 2026-10-17T06:55:32.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Research published in the ‘International Journal of Cancer’ and involving data from the ‘Million Women Study’ and the ‘UK Biobank’ has linked the consumption of very hot tea or coffee to an increased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Analyzing data from approximately 977,000 adults, researchers found that individuals who prefer ‘very hot’ beverages face a relative risk more than triple that of those who drink warm beverages. Those preferring ‘hot’ drinks showed a 69 percent higher relative risk, while consuming six or more hot beverages daily increased risk by 71 percent. The findings align with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classification of hot beverages as ‘probably carcinogenic’, noting that 65 degrees Celsius serves as a threshold for potential harm. The studies indicated no significant difference in risk between tea and coffee drinkers, and the addition of milk did not appear to mitigate the temperature-related risks. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Hot beverages linked to increased esophageal cancer risk in UK study A major UK study of nearly one million people links very hot tea and coffee consumption to a significantly higher risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hot-beverages-linked-to-increased-esophageal-cancer-risk-in-uk-study ### 2026-10-14: Oxford University study links hot beverages to esophageal cancer risk An Oxford University study of nearly one million adults finds that drinking very hot tea or coffee significantly increases the risk of esophageal cancer, particularly squamous cell carcinoma. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oxford-university-study-links-hot-beverages-to-esophageal-cancer-risk-7 --- Cite as: Hot beverage consumption and esophageal cancer risk. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261017-hot-beverage-consumption-and-esophageal-cancer-risk