VIDEO: Why Spicy Tastes 'Hot' and Minty Tastes 'Cool'

You know that feeling when you pop a mint in your mouth and suddenly your mouth is a winter wonderland of soothing flavor? SciShow explains the chemistry behind why minty things taste "cool" and spicy things taste "hot." Let's take a look!

SciShow
Dec 9, 2014

A Quick Question answer that explains the chemistry that makes minty things taste “cool” and spicy things taste “hot”.

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