8 of the world's great coffee cities

There have been a few leaps forward since then. "People are more and more interested in where the beans come from, and how they're harvested and roasted," says New Zealand barista champion Nick Clark of Wellington's Flight Coffee, CNN reports. MORE: How cappuccino conquered South Africa "There are so many variables involved in producing a great cup of coffee these days, and the industry has had to evolve to meet growing consumer expectations." The world's best coffee cities are those where the coffee isn't just good -- it's great. Have you got a favorite coffee city? Top coffee shop? Share your coffee love in the comments below. London Aussies and Kiwis opened the city's first espresso-focused coffee shops (such as Flat White and Kaffeine) a decade ago and they've been popping up across the city ever since. "London still has a long way to go with café service, but in the past five years there's been so much growth, which is a great thing to be part of," says Estelle Bright, head barista at London's Caravan. MORE: 5 hottest new coffee spots in the U.S. Local order: Flat white or cappuccino. "London is still in the grip of the flat white craze, but cappuccinos are similarly popular," says Bright. Top shops: East London boasts the highest concentration of quality coffee shops and cafes. Allpress, Climpson & Sons andCaravan are standouts. MORE: 10 of London's oldest, greatest pubs Melbourne "The coffee culture in Melbourne is just incredible," says reigning World Barista Champion Pete Licata, from the United States. Coffee is such an integral part of the Melbourne lifestyle that the city even hosts an annual coffee expo. Local order: Piccolo latte. While lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites remain popular, piccolo lattes (made with less milk so the espresso tastes stronger) are the drink du jour. Top shops: "It's nearly impossible to find a bad cup of coffee in Melbourne," says Licata. For real coffee purists, there's Axil Coffeehouse Roasters in Hawthorn (322 Burwood Road), Auction Rooms in North Melbourne and Dead Man Espresso in South Melbourne. Fur full version