When it comes to coffee, we all have our preferences. From the gentle carousel ride that McCafe provides to Tim Horton’s spike pit drop of roller coaster ride to get you high or the pants-wetting roller coaster to get there – whatever best meets your needs at any given moment is up for debate – what matters is what is right for you in any given moment. Tim Horton’s pushes their “early morning at the hockey rink” image while McCafe can give quick pick me ups throughout your day if necessary.

The McCafe line of take-away drinks features 19 unique options, ranging from medium roast drip coffee and cappuccinos/macchiatos satirically parodied as humorous to more unique drinks that change depending on local preferences and what is popular at any particular time. However, its lineup may fluctuate based on local preferences and popularity fluctuations at any one point in time.

McDonald’s McCafe is an important revenue generator for them and understandably wants a piece of the take-away coffee market dominated by Starbucks. To distinguish itself from competitors, McCafe places great emphasis on sustainable practices and ethical sourcing of their beans to set itself apart.

Oak Brook-based company Fair Trade Certified Coffee has become the world’s largest purchaser of this certified product. These standards guarantee that farmers working with this company receive fair pricing for their beans while treating employees fairly and minimizing environmental impacts.

When looking at the list of coffees offered for sale by a food service company, you will likely come across several that are certified organic or sustainable, yet there is little information regarding their production besides noting they meet certain standards of growth and harvest. This practice is often employed when working with many different suppliers who distribute coffee to these food service companies, making it hard to pinpoint where exactly each batch comes from.

McDonald’s currently uses a custom blend of Arabica beans sourced from different regions around the globe, as well as working closely with organizations such as Conservation International to safeguard their supply against climate change and other potential risks.

If you’re keen on trying some McCafe organic coffee for yourself, it can be purchased both online and through certain specialty retailers. In addition, K-Cup pods, 10ct packs and 300g fine ground bags can all be found for purchase – these produce similar tasting coffee as would be found at any McCafe restaurant; single serve packs may cost slightly more but remain far more economical than comparable offerings from regular McDonald’s restaurants.