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After years of training, I think I've finally mastered the skill of drinking a complete cup in the hospitable zone: between "Burns the tongue" and "Still warms the throat." (lemmy.ca)
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[–] 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I grew up on piping hot coffee so it took me a while to get used to drinking at more medium temperatures instead. The taste buds don't work fully unless you're closer to room temperature, so if you're drinking fancy coffee it's sort of a waste. Still drink around 60-61°C, which I suppose is a fair few degrees too hot really.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 day ago (1 child)

    I read that the further away from body temperature, the harder it is to taste. Which I suppose makes a fair bit of sense. So you can taste the most flavours and notes at around 36-37°C. I’d definitely agree with that, I usually drink espresso which obviously cools a fair bit quicker and my last sip or two are usually around body temp and it’s the best tasting. I do like the warmth of it at a higher temperature though. Feels nicer on the throat.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago

    Right, I meant body temperature, not room temperature. Yeah, I really enjoy the feeling of a really hot beverage, especially now during the cold half of the year. I drink a lot of tea as well. Probably a habit I'll never be able to shake fully.

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