According to MARCI (The Matthew Algie Retail Coffee Index - not some new first-name-only pop star), latte prices are holding on at an average of £1.79.

That's a tiny increase over three months - but Costa have bucked the bill by raising prices across most of their range.

Remember our news on the death of 8oz lattes? It seems they've been resurrected - with Eat now joining Café Nero to offer the dinkier alternative. However the trend is still towards serious volume. Latte by the litre, anyone?

In an interesting development we have also spotted Nero introducing different pricing for To Stay and To Go. A latte at £1.60 to go and £1.80 to stay.

And Marks & Spencer's Café Revive are also worth a mention as they've boosted their product range with blended ice drinks- just in time for summer. In fact, most of the majors are offering an iced coffee drink.

This article originally appeared in Fresh 17