A Sydney café's pricing on iced coffee sparked outrage as comedian Matt Hey discovered the staggering cost difference between a hot mocha and its iced counterpart. The iced mocha was priced at $12.20, more than double the $5.20 for a hot mocha, despite having the same amount of coffee and milk. Hey, a former barista, questioned the rationale behind the extra $7 charge for simply adding ice, highlighting the ease of making an iced drink compared to its heated version. His video expressing disbelief and frustration went viral, prompting a widespread discussion on the pricing of iced beverages in cafés.
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