Hot liquid burns are the most common cause of burns in children, and many burns in children are caused by accidentally spilling a hot beverage. So how long are common hot drinks left at room temperature before they are less likely to scald children? The Burn Centre at Queen Victoria Hospital in the UK conducted a study on the temperature of common hot beverages that cause burns in children and their cooling rate. Sixteen hot beverages, including coffee, black tea, milk tea, water and milk, were prepared in the usual way and placed in 230 ml porcelain cups, and a mercury thermometer was used to measure the change in temperature of each beverage immediately after cooking, at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 minutes. It was found that the temperature of freshly prepared black tea was the highest (88.67°C), followed by clear coffee (87.33°C), and the lowest temperature of drinks containing milk (75-77°C). After 10 minutes at room temperature, the temperature of these hot beverages dropped by 17-23°C. The temperature of black tea was still as high as 68-69°C, and the temperature of milk tea with 10 ml of milk content was the lowest (58.17°C). The study showed that the initial temperature of drinks with milk content was low and cooled rapidly. However, despite being left for 10 minutes, almost all hot beverages still have the risk of causing III° burns. Therefore, these hot beverages need to be kept away from children for at least 10 minutes after they are cooked. Parents and caregivers must keep in mind that a hot beverage can lead to lifelong disability for a child due to a moment of negligence. Children, especially toddlers, must be supervised in areas where hot beverages are available.