I'm a big fan of hot capsicum peppers. I go through several bottles of the hottest sauces every year, and I make a mean Texas-style chile. The more capsaicin, the better. However, that's the picante type of "hot", not the caliente type of hot we were discussing. Capsaicin creates the sensation of pain, without actually causing a chemical burn (unlike, say, wasabi sauce, which can burn your skin). Self-described "pepper heads" eat hot peppers and sauces to stimulate the production of endorphins, and get a "runner's high", without having to bother with the actual running.
As Mr. Coffee says and I have confirmed with a digital thermometer, the coffee comes out at 196°. When we make coffee, we immediately pour it in pre-heated cups. My wife can start sipping right then.
Due to burns in my throat, I can’t. I was not saying that temperature hot and spicy hot are comparable, just thought it was unusual that I can handle spicy hot foods hotter than anyone I know.
A 1 second exposure to 160 degree water can cause 3rd degree burns. How cold do you want your coffee?