The Wet Paper Towel Chill Hack

Cool any beverage in 10–12 minutes rather than 45.

The Function of This Trick

Wrapping a bottle or can with a moist paper towel helps it lose heat more quickly in the freezer, allowing your beverage to get ice cold much faster.

A step-by-step explanation of how to utilize it.

1. Get your warm beverage

Works with anything, including beer, pop, sparkling water, bottles, and cans.

2. Wet a piece of paper towel

Keep it moist, not dripping.
(If it’s too wet, it’s messy; if it’s too dry, it’s slow. )

3. Cover the beverage with the towel

To make it adhere to the surface, press it.

4. Put it in the freezer

It can be laid on its side or stood upright; either way is OK.

5. Set a timer for 10 to 12 minutes.

It’s crucial to remember this to avoid turning it into a piece of art that causes a drink explosion.

6. Unwrap and savor

Your beverage will be prepared, chilled, and delicious.

What Makes It Effective

Because the wet towel draws heat from the beverage at a higher rate than air alone, it transmits cold at a higher rate. High reward from basic physics.