Costa, Starbucks or Greggs: who has the cheapest hot drinks?
As we enter the height of winter, there is nothing better than heading to your favourite coffee shop for a cuppa – whether that be coffee, tea or a hot chocolate.
So with the temperatures dropping and more people heading to coffee shops, the experts at Vouchers4real.co.uk conducted a study to determine the most budget-friendly options.
The study looked at the average cost of six popular hot drinks (tea, Americano, cappuccino, latte, mocha and hot chocolate) across five major UK coffee chains:
- Caffe Nero
- Costa
- Greggs
- Pret A Manager
- Starbucks
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A Vouchers4real.co.uk spokesperson said: “Coffee and other hot drinks are a popular indulgence during the winter, but the cost can add up quickly.
“Finding out which coffee shop chain offers the cheapest option helps budget-conscious consumers enjoy the seasonal experience without overspending.”
The spokesperson continued: “People may be inclined to buy their hot drinks from a particular chain due to taste preference, habit, or familiarity with their favourites.
“Seeing price differences could challenge these habits if, for example, a favourite chain is significantly pricier than alternatives.”
Cheapest coffee shops for a hot drink
The cheapest places to get a hot drink (along with the average price for a hot drink), according to Vouchers4real.co.uk, are:
- Greggs (£2.22)
- Caffè Nero (£3.85)
- Pret A Manger (£3.88)
- Costa (£4.05)
- Starbucks (£4.28)
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Greggs was the cheapest coffee shop in the UK for a hot drink, with all six drinks coming in at the lowest price.
The cheapest drink at Greggs was its tea, which is priced at £1.55. The next cheapest is £3.09 at Costa.
Meanwhile, on the other end of the spectrum, Starbucks was found to be the most expensive place to go with an average of £4.28 per hot drink.