After a long anticipated wait, the World Health Organisation has released its report on coffee, and we can be excited for our health.

The report review scientific evidence from the past 25 years, the WHO resolved that coffee should no longer be considered a carcinogen.

In fact, it might have positive effects for two types of cancers – liver and uterus.

Now for the bad news – “very hot” drinks “probably” do cause oesophagus cancer. This means any beverage above 65 degrees Celsius.

But more good news! It’s not the drinks themselves, more the temperature of the drink that causes cancer. So it’s best to wait a few moments before drinking a hot tea or coffee.

At the moment, they don’t quite understand the exact reasons behind why hot drinks might lead to cancer, but there’s evidence that suggest cells in the oesophagus become damaged from the heat. So a little more research needs to be done in this area.