Marie David, who started working in Brisbane cafés with no prior barista experience, becomes known for TikTok-famous strawberry matcha drinks. Multiple outlets describe her as an “accidental barista” who entered the local café scene and later gained popularity through social media, particularly for her strawberry matcha offerings. After several years, her drinks draw enough attention to influence what other cafés offer. The articles say that competitors increasingly come in to see how the drinks are made, suggesting the trend spreads beyond her own workplace and encourages similar menu items across Brisbane. While the coverage focuses on her rise and the popularity of her strawberry matcha, it does not present competing claims about who created the first version of the drink. Instead, it frames David’s impact in terms of attention and imitation in the café sector, driven by her online presence. Overall, the reports agree that her social media notoriety helps turn a specific drink into a wider local café craze.