The Answer is in!

I did some research during lunch and found out that the Menthol in mint gum is responsible for creating the cold sensation when you drink water. Yes the same menthol used in Vicks, Mouthwash, cigarettes and a myriad of other products. Supposedly the chemical increases your cell's tolerance for cold, so while the water is not actually any colder it feels colder due to a heighten sensitivity. The opposite is true of capsaicin found in hot peppers which increases the cells sensitivity to heat. So I wonder if rubbing hot peppers all over my body will help me feel warmer at work when the AC is blasting....