[babygene]

I find this interesting... Scalding can’t be any hotter than boiling at atmospheric pressure. Everything we cook (pretty much) suggests bringing the water to a boil. 212 degrees, that’s as hot as the water gets. Even a percolator gets the coffee to that temperature just to function.

[Roccus]

You might find this informative

https://van.physics.illinois.edu/qa/listing.php?id=1799

[SauronOfMordor]

212 is as hot as pure water can get. Additives can raise the boiling point, so it may be possible for soups and stews to be above 212.