OMG What Kind of Freak of Nature Does That?!

McKayMachina
McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
edited October 3 in Chit-Chat
The appropriate temperature to serve coffee is considered 155º to 175º.

::Probes Dunkin Donuts Small Hot Blueberry Coffee (+1 packet equal) with kitchen thermometer::

149.8º.

Yay, better get a move on! ::sips::

OWWWW, MY EVERYTHINGGGGG.....

FORGET THAT, DUDE.

Maybe 155-175 is true if you're going to add ice-cold cream or something but this is black. So I waited a few minutes and checked. It was 138.3º so I tried again. Still ouch!

Stupid sensitive mouth parts!

Okay, waited another few minutes. The coffee is now just over 130º and is finally within the realm of just-barely-sippable. But I have to do that little-kid, air-infusey, slurpy thing. And the downside is that there's only like an 8º sweet-spot before it starts to get too cold!

It took 15 minutes in a 75º room with the lid tab open on the Dunkin Donuts paper cup to cool from 150º to 133.5º. For future reference. ;)

Who drinks their coffee that hot?!?! Come on, first-world chat with me for awhile.

:drinker:
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  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    Who takes their coffee's temperature?
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    The appropriate temperature to serve coffee is considered 155º to 175º.

    ::Probes Dunkin Donuts Small Hot Blueberry Coffee (+1 packet equal) with kitchen thermometer::

    149.8º.

    Yay, better get a move on! ::sips::

    OWWWW, MY EVERYTHINGGGGG.....

    FORGET THAT, DUDE.

    Maybe 155-175 is true if you're going to add ice-cold cream or something but this is black. So I waited a few minutes and checked. It was 138.3º so I tried again. Still ouch!

    Stupid sensitive mouth parts!

    Okay, waited another few minutes. The coffee is now just over 130º and is finally within the realm of just-barely-sippable. But I have to do that little-kid, air-infusey, slurpy thing. And the downside is that there's only like an 8º sweet-spot before it starts to get too cold!

    It took 15 minutes in a 75º room with the lid tab open on the Dunkin Donuts paper cup to cool from 150º to 133.5º. For future reference. ;)

    Who drinks their coffee that hot?!?! Come on, first-world chat with me for awhile.

    :drinker:

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  • deathstarclock
    deathstarclock Posts: 512 Member
    Who takes their coffee's temperature?

    Oh, owned.
  • sexforjaffacakes
    sexforjaffacakes Posts: 1,001 Member
    What kind of freak of nature measures their coffee's temperature every few minutes?
  • deathstarclock
    deathstarclock Posts: 512 Member
    "What do you mean there's no ice? You mean I gotta drink this coffee hot?"

    :heart:
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    thats why i add milk to mine..i stir and blow so it cools faster..hope your mouth is ok..LoL
  • morganhccstudent724
    morganhccstudent724 Posts: 1,261 Member
    You just bought that thermometer didn't you??? :wink:
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
    I have never taken the temperature of my coffee. Good question though, I don't think I can drink it that hot since I usually have mine sit a few minutes before I drink it. Keep in mind that I recently started drinking it black and if it's flavored coffee I add 1 splenda. It is not just you, I definately cannot drink it super hot either.
  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
    Who takes their coffee's temperature?

    yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking!
  • rbryntes
    rbryntes Posts: 710 Member
    I request my coffee extra hot.
  • photo_kyla
    photo_kyla Posts: 322 Member
    It became a joke between me and my favorite barista.
    Her: "Do you want that hot or drinkable today?"
    Me: "Drinkable, thanks"
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Who takes their coffee's temperature?

    I've done it, of course.

    The issue isn't so much serving temperature as it is brewing temperature. Most consumer coffee machines brew at too low a temperature and produce an inferior brew. Coffee should be brewed around 195-205F. Once it's brewed, let it cool down and drink it at the temperature you like.

    I haven't had DD coffee in years. I remember it as really crappy weak stuff. Most east coasters claim they like DD coffee, but that's probably because they load it up with cream and sugar.
  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,185 Member
    You just bought that thermometer didn't you??? :wink:

    This is the only acceptable explanation for this.
  • Statsol
    Statsol Posts: 28 Member
    Who takes their coffee's temperature?

    yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking!

    I like the inquisitive experimental nature of it all. Anyone that measures their coffee temperature is my kind of person! As long as it is just for an experiment and not an every time kind of thing.
  • scarletleavy
    scarletleavy Posts: 841 Member
    I work with a company that designs and manufactures espresso machines and there are several people on the line whose jobs are solely to measure temperature and measure the height of foam on cappuccinos. I kid you not. They have thermometers and rulers and measure all day, every day.

    But seriously, if you're drinking real espresso or cappuccino the correct temperature is essential.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    If you're steaming milk to go in espresso, usually you want between 145-155 or so depending on preference. The espresso is usually hotter. And to people who wonder about taking the temp...well for steaming milk, you need to watch the temp or you'll scald the milk :smile:
  • morganhccstudent724
    morganhccstudent724 Posts: 1,261 Member
    You just bought that thermometer didn't you??? :wink:

    This is the only acceptable explanation for this.

    I get excited when I buy new things too....
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    Who takes their coffee's temperature?

    I've done it, of course.

    The issue isn't so much serving temperature as it is brewing temperature. Most consumer coffee machines brew at too low a temperature and produce an inferior brew. Coffee should be brewed around 195-205F. Once it's brewed, let it cool down and drink it at the temperature you like.

    I haven't had DD coffee in years. I remember it as really crappy weak stuff. Most east coasters claim they like DD coffee, but that's probably because they load it up with cream and sugar.

    That's exactly right! haha When I lived in NY, everyone freaked out about Dunkin Donuts coffee. I finally relented when I smelled a hot blueberry brew. I liked it enough to remember that Dunkin is the place to go if I MUST get coffee on the run.

    And I ran out of coffee at home yesterday. So til I go shopping, this will suffice. It's much better than Starsucks! XD

    And yes, this thermometer is brand new. I used it last night for the first time to make yogurt. lol

    I have plans to molest all my food with it in the coming days. :laugh:
  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,185 Member
    You just bought that thermometer didn't you??? :wink:

    This is the only acceptable explanation for this.

    I get excited when I buy new things too....

    Doesn't everyone? I'm wearing heels that just came in the mail with my sweat pants around the house. I'm too excited!
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    Who takes their coffee's temperature?

    I've done it, of course.

    The issue isn't so much serving temperature as it is brewing temperature. Most consumer coffee machines brew at too low a temperature and produce an inferior brew. Coffee should be brewed around 195-205F. Once it's brewed, let it cool down and drink it at the temperature you like.

    I haven't had DD coffee in years. I remember it as really crappy weak stuff. Most east coasters claim they like DD coffee, but that's probably because they load it up with cream and sugar.

    That's exactly right! haha When I lived in NY, everyone freaked out about Dunkin Donuts coffee. I finally relented when I smelled a hot blueberry brew. I liked it enough to remember that Dunkin is the place to go if I MUST get coffee on the run.

    And I ran out of coffee at home yesterday. So til I go shopping, this will suffice. It's much better than Starsucks! XD

    And yes, this thermometer is brand new. I used it last night for the first time to make yogurt. lol

    I have plans to molest all my food with it in the coming days. :laugh:

    If you go to Starbucks for drip coffee, you're doing it wrong.
  • Lizzy_Sunflower
    Lizzy_Sunflower Posts: 1,510 Member
    You just bought that thermometer didn't you??? :wink:

    this was my first thought too.

    my mom can totally drink that piping hot deliciousness.

    ...she is hard core like that
  • Unwrapping_Candy
    Unwrapping_Candy Posts: 487 Member
    No one should ever drink coffee that is that hot. The skin of the mouth and lips is thin and very sensitive. Even liquid at 145°F can cause 3rd degree burns in <10 seconds. It's not good for any part of your digestive tract to be forced to consume things of this temperature. You did right by yourself in making sure it was cool enough to drink safely. Cheers.
  • rbryntes
    rbryntes Posts: 710 Member
    I haven't had DD coffee in years. I remember it as really crappy weak stuff. Most east coasters claim they like DD coffee, but that's probably because they load it up with cream and sugar.

    Really? You're going to attack East Coasters? Not all of us have cream and/or sugar in our coffee..
  • sarah_ep
    sarah_ep Posts: 580 Member
    I don't check the temperature of my coffee, but I do check my tea as it should be steeped as a certain temperature (depending on leaf type).

    Usually steep around 180 degrees and it isn't drinkable till around 135.

    Edited: who "brews" tea? Changed to steep.
  • renku
    renku Posts: 182 Member
    I heard a story (so it may not be true) that many of these companies serve their coffee at extremely hot tempuratures because it takes you longer to drink it. The end result is less refills.
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    I haven't had DD coffee in years. I remember it as really crappy weak stuff. Most east coasters claim they like DD coffee, but that's probably because they load it up with cream and sugar.

    Really? You're going to attack East Coasters? Not all of us have cream and/or sugar in our coffee..

    LOL. Down, girl. Not everything is cause for upset.

    :laugh:

    Might I recommend a book and a cup of, say, coffee with which to relax?

    lol

    P.S.: He's right! OH shiiiiiiit, propagating stereotypes...whaaaaaat! :laugh:
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    I heard a story (so it may not be true) that many of these companies serve their coffee at extremely hot tempuratures because it takes you longer to drink it. The end result is less refills.

    Oh, super interesting! I hadn't thought of it that way!

    We coffee connoisseurs swear by certain brewing conditions to bring out the beans aromatics, flavors and oils, too, though. It's an art. :)

    I have trouble steaming latte milk cooler than 160-165, personally. But that's milk/espresso which is a whole other ballgame.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    I haven't had DD coffee in years. I remember it as really crappy weak stuff. Most east coasters claim they like DD coffee, but that's probably because they load it up with cream and sugar.

    Really? You're going to attack East Coasters? Not all of us have cream and/or sugar in our coffee..

    I'm not attacking East Coasters; I'm attacking Dunkin F*cking Donuts. I'm originally from the east coast. I only mentioned "east coast" in the first place because that's the only place I ever see Dunkin Donuts.

    Every time I go back east, the coffee situation seems to be getting better and better.
  • LaComadreja14
    LaComadreja14 Posts: 277 Member
    The appropriate temperature to serve coffee is considered 155º to 175º.

    ::Probes Dunkin Donuts Small Hot Blueberry Coffee (+1 packet equal) with kitchen thermometer::

    149.8º.

    Yay, better get a move on! ::sips::

    OWWWW, MY EVERYTHINGGGGG.....

    FORGET THAT, DUDE.

    Maybe 155-175 is true if you're going to add ice-cold cream or something but this is black. So I waited a few minutes and checked. It was 138.3º so I tried again. Still ouch!

    Stupid sensitive mouth parts!

    Okay, waited another few minutes. The coffee is now just over 130º and is finally within the realm of just-barely-sippable. But I have to do that little-kid, air-infusey, slurpy thing. And the downside is that there's only like an 8º sweet-spot before it starts to get too cold!

    It took 15 minutes in a 75º room with the lid tab open on the Dunkin Donuts paper cup to cool from 150º to 133.5º. For future reference. ;)

    Who drinks their coffee that hot?!?! Come on, first-world chat with me for awhile.

    :drinker:


    My fiancee takes his coffee black, I take mine with cold cream or milk and sugar ....
    One day, we were at WaWa and we decided to get coffee. He handed me his so he could pay and not remembering which was mine and which was his I took a giant gulp of one. It was his.
    Everything hurt. I couldnt stop crying for hours (cause I kept trying to talk annnd that wasn't fun) for the first 3-4 hours I couldnt eat anything... after that only cold items for the rest of the day. It was aweful and excrutiating- I don't know how hot they brew the coffee at WaWa but I'm pretty sure this was fresh

    Sorry ur story reminded me of that. Worst day ever, i couldnt even have MY coffee :(
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    @LaComadreja14:

    Owwwwwie! Your poor face and insides!
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