It is generally not recommended to take probiotics with a hot drink. The reason is that heat can kill or damage the live bacteria in probiotics, reducing their effectiveness. Most probiotic strains are sensitive to temperature, and consuming them with a hot drink like tea or coffee might destroy a significant portion of the beneficial bacteria before they can reach your gut.

To preserve the efficacy of your probiotics, it's better to:

1. Take them with water or a cold drink.

2. Wait for your hot drink to cool down to a lukewarm temperature if you prefer to take them together.

This way, you can ensure that the probiotics remain viable and can deliver their full health benefits.