How hot is McDonalds coffee?

In 1992, 79-year-old Stella Liebeck bought a cup of takeout coffee at a McDonald's drive-thru in Albuquerque and spilled it on her lap. She sued McDonald's and a jury awarded her nearly $3 million in punitive damages for the burns she suffered. Typical reaction: Isn't coffee supposed to be hot? read more

McDonald's Restaurants, also known as the McDonald's coffee case and the hot coffee lawsuit, was a 1994 product liability lawsuit that became a flashpoint in the debate in the United States over tort reform. read more

In order for McDonalds coffee to reach that perfect temperature, it will usually it will be kept in a container that is a a little bit higher than that so that once it is transferred to a container it will be 60 degrees centigrade. read more

Made with 100% Arabica beans, McCafé® Coffee is expertly roasted and freshly brewed every 30 minutes. Enjoy your hot coffee black or with your choice of sugar, sweetener, and dairy or creamer. Available in Small, Medium, and Large. read more