Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but the first sip of coffee is the most important moment of the day. If you’re a coffee drinker, there’s very possibly nothing better than drinking a fresh, delicious, expertly brewed cup of coffee first thing in the morning. It hits the spot, gets your brain going, and makes sure you start your day right. While there are plenty of coffee chains and restaurants that offer a decent cup of coffee, there’s one that reigns supreme. No, it’s not Starbucks. Oddly enough, it’s good old Mickey D. That piping-hot cup of coffee from McDonald’s is the crème de la crème of coffee on the go. McDonald’s coffee is sourced almost entirely from a family business based in California: Gaviña Gourmet Coffee. Don Francisco Gaviña was born on his family’s coffee estate in Cuba, and today he owns a top-tier roasting facility. The company started its partnership with McDonald’s in 1983, but over the years, Gaviña has gone from one of many of McDonald’s suppliers to its No. 1 coffee supplier. When whole coffee beans arrive at the Gaviña roasting facility, they’re clean but not roasted. Once at Gaviña, they’re cleaned for a second time. Gaviña has perfected the roasting process with the right temperatures for roasting different types of beans. After coffee beans have been roasted, they can quickly lose their flavor once they’re exposed to air. Gaviña has a fool-proof system for packaging beans right away, keeping oxygen out to help the coffee stay fresh for as long as possible. If you want to make McDonald’s McCafe coffee at home, not to worry. You can head to McDonald's website and order it online.
