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Chris Friesen wrote:
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There's a difference between brewing temperature and serving
temperature. Coffee should be brewed at 205, but served at no more than
160 (and 140 is better).


That's not what the professionals say...

"Ideal holding temperatu 175ºF to 185ºF (80ºC to 85ºC)
Most all the volatile aromatics in coffee have boiling points well
below that of water and continue to evaporate from the surface until
pressure in the serving container reaches equilibrium. A closed
container can slow the process of evaporation."

"Ideal serving temperatu 155ºF to 175ºF (70ºC to 80ºC)
Many of the volatile aromatics in coffee have boiling points above
150ºF (65ºC). They simply are not perceived when coffee is served at
lower temperatures."

http://bunn.com/pages/coffeebasics/cb6holding.html

I think the best solution would be to serve the coffee somewhat colder,
but use a cup that insulates better so it doesn't cool off as fast.

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The best solution would be for folks to not set hot coffee between their
legs in a moving automobile--or take the responsibility of the
consequences of their actions if the choose to do so.

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