Yes that's often given as a possible explanation for the popularity of hot drinks and hot spices in warmer climates. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/

Yes that's often given as a possible explanation for the popularity of hot drinks and hot spices in warmer climates. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/07/11/156378713/cool-down-with-a-hot-drink-its-not-as-crazy-as-you-think https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/07/11/156378713/co...