Regular consumption of hot tea and coffee increases the risk of oral and oropharyngeal cancers due to thermal injury to the mucosa. However, an inverse association has been observed between caffeinated coffee intake and cancer risk, attributed to antioxidant and antimutagenic properties of certain coffee compounds. Regular consumption of hot tea and coffee increases the risk of oral and oropharyngeal cancers due to thermal injury to the mucosa. However, an inverse association has been observed between caffeinated coffee intake and cancer risk, attributed to antioxidant and antimutagenic properties of certain coffee compounds. Health and Fitness, Health Tips, Exercises & Workout Tips, Diet & Wellness | Times of India Lifestyle