Why do many coffee shops (Starbucks comes to mind) serve their coffee sooo hot that you have to wait 20 min.?

Question

or drink it on the way to the ER

Answer 1

I don't know.  I suppose some people LIKE it when it burns your fingers.  Personally I have to put on about 3 of the cardboard hand protectorss just to stop my hand from getting burnt.  Then I still have to wait for ages before I can actually drink it.  Itgetss very annoying.  :l

Answer 2

ask them to add a few ice cubes. people do it all the time.  

Answer 3

To satisfy those customers (like me) who gripe when it's luke warm.  

Answer 4

i'm sure they'd give you a couple of ice cubes if you asked.

Answer 5

It's served hot because when people add cream/milk it cools it down. Coffee is supposed to be served hot.