Every morning, Sydney streets exude that earthy aroma of freshly roasted beans.
But although local caffeine addicts are self-proclaimed experts on taste and how to say, “One café latte, please,” they know little about their cuppa's creation.
Even though they demand boutique coffee from an espresso machine -- no brew here -- most don’t know their barista’s many secrets.
Maybe the aloofness is because their southern rival, Melbourne, does it pretty much the same way.
So here’s your step-by-step guide -- just so you can shout at your barista if they get it wrong.