The secret behind McDonald’s irresistible coffee

McDonald’s, while it may be famous for it’s burgers, ice creams and kid’s meals, actually has a hidden gem on the menu: the coffee.

The fast-food chain takes its coffee super seriously and the key is in the choice of beans that are used in your drink: high-quality arabica beans are the top tier choice for their customers who have quite rightly shot the reputation of the burger joint through the roof when it comes to getting that caffeine fix.

McDonald’s works with Gaviña Coffee, a family-run business that sources its beans from a range of countries all across the world. The beans come from Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and East Africa before then being roasted in their Southern California facility.

Why does McDonald’s coffee taste so good?

The second half of the secret for the shockingly tasty McDonald’s coffee is the practice of grinding the beans fresh in-house for each cup instead of pre-grinding the beans and potentially losing some of the flavour.

Given their success as a Starbucks rival, McDonald’s has upped its game in terms of the menu. Nowadays, it’s not simply a flat white, espresso or latte. The chain also offers more eccentric and complicated drinks, including cappuccinos, macchiatos and even a wide selection of iced drinks.

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