BARISTAS were brewing with purpose across the globe on Thursday.
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Whether they were chasing a classy piccolo macchiato or a quick-fix frappuccino, caffeine addicts and admirers alike were participating in International Coffee Day celebrations.
The annual day aims to draw appreciation to one of the world's most popular beans.
Launceston's Up York's Samuel Lynch was sharing his art with customers during the day, and took the time to chill out on his colourful bike in a pose for the event.
Mr Lynch said he had hooked with making a decent brew for almost two decades.
"I suppose the love came from the unknown," Mr Lynch said.
"As a kid seeing family and family friends sharing a cup of coffee and not being allowed to participate in the ritual made me curious to what this beverage had to offer, what the big deal was.
"So at the age of 11 being allowed to have a cup of sugar with a little bit of coffee was the catalyst of something much larger."
His preferred cup is a long black with a dash of hot milk, but he said he spent most of his time making milkier creations for his customers.
"[Lattes are the most popular], flat whites are so passe these days, they're totally 2005," My Lynch said.