Drinking Hot Water

[Srinivas]

Drinking hot water regularly is a classical Ayurvedic recommendation for balancing Vata and Kapha dosha, strengthening digestive power, and reducing metabolic waste (Ama) that may have accumulated. Boil a sufficient amount of unchlorinated tap water or (still) mineral water in an open saucepan, for at least ten minutes. Keep this water in a thermos flask and take a few sips (or more, if you are thirsty) every half-hour throughout the day. It is the frequency rather than the quantity that is important here. To increase the positive effect you can add 1-2 slices of fresh ginger (or a pinch of ginger powder) to the water when boiling it.

[Ravi Varma]

good post
warm water especially during nights with dinner is good for digestion too
people usually have chilled water in summer but its bad for their throat and digestion too

one can have cool water during a hot day but during nights avoid it

[deepa]

in summer avoid hot water for drinking or bath.
use normal room temperature water