Drinking Water to Cool Down
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Question
Drinking cold water to cool the body, is it considered 'drinking for thirst' and requires a blessing, or does the palate need to enjoy the drink?
Answer
To be obligated to bless over water, the mouth or throat must derive pleasure from it, but if only another part of the body benefits, no blessing is recited. Therefore, if there is no enjoyment from the drinking itself, no blessing is recited.
Source
Orach Chaim, Siman 204
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