Mon, 04 May 2026 09:45:54 +0000

The Hottest Secret About Cold Soda That Shocked Everyone! If you’re a fan of cold soda on a hot day, you might think nothing more than ice-cold refreshment—chilled, fizzy, satisfying. But here’s the most shocking secret no one talks about: Adding ice to soda doesn’t keep it cold—it actually warms it faster! Yes, you read that right. While most believe ice cools the drink, cold soda science reveals a mind-bending truth with major implications for beverage lovers. ### Why Adding Ice to Cold Soda Is a Mistake Cold sodas are typically stored at refrigeration temperatures—often just above freezing, between 34°F (1°C) and 38°F (3°C). When you drop ice cubes into this near-chilled liquid, a counterintuitive chain reaction occurs: the ice absorbs heat, but so does the surrounding soda. Because cold soda is already in thermal equilibrium with your fridge (or cooler), the ice doesn’t lower the temperature profoundly—it just converts heat into the ice’s melting process, slowing cooling, and sometimes even causing condensation that dilutes the soda.