Let me tell you about my neighbor, Dave. Dave is the kind of guy who drinks his water at exactly the same temperature every day: room temperature. He says it’s “neutral.” But last summer, after a long run, he grabbed my ice water by mistake. He took one sip and said, “Whoa, that is unexpected.” He finished the whole glass.
The point is: your preferences can change. Maybe you’re a cold-water devotee in July and a warm-water fan in December. That’s totally fine. The best water is the water you actually drink.
And here’s one more thing: don’t overthink it. You don’t need a degree in hydration. If you drink enough water—regardless of temperature—you’ll be winning at life. Your skin will thank you, your brain will work faster, and you’ll have way more energy to argue about which temperature is better.
So the next time someone tells you cold water is bad, or warm water is weird, just smile. Take a sip of whatever feels right in that moment. Because whether it’s cold, warm, or somewhere in between, water is water, and water is wonderful.
Stay hydrated, friends. And maybe keep an ice cube or a kettle handy—you never know which side you’ll be on tomorrow.
