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Why does mint make water taste so cold? A scientist explains
The Conversation
07/01/2026
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Abstract
You’ve just cleaned your teeth, you’re feeling minty fresh and ready to climb into bed. You take a sip of water, but the water is icy cold, and your next breath feels cool and crisp.
What has the toothpaste done to your mouth? And could this be a hack to help you feel cooler when you really need it?
Details
- Title
- Why does mint make water taste so cold? A scientist explains
- Creators
- Christopher Stevens - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- The Conversation
- Publisher
- The Conversation Media Group Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991013342890902368
- Academic Unit
- Human Sciences; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Magazine article