We tested coffee servings from five popular high street chains… with shocking results

HAVE you ever grabbed a takeaway coffee and thought your cup felt a little light?

We ran a check on five retailers after it emerged Starbucks is being sued in the US over claims it puts less coffee than advertised in lattes.

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We got takeaway lattes at Costa, Starbucks, Pret A Manger, Caffe Nero and Upper Crust and were sold short by FOUR of the five outlets.

The worst put in nine per cent less coffee than it should.

Here CHERRY WILSON brings you the shock results of her test – and retailers’ replies.

COSTA COFFEE

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CUP SIZE: 16oz CONTENT: 15oz % LOST: 6 Regular (medio), £2.55

A spokesman said: “We never fill to the brim, allowing a 1cm gap for safety. Our baristas are always happy to remake a drink.”

STARBUCKS

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CUP SIZE: 16oz CONTENT: 14.5oz %LOST: 9 Regular (Grande), £2.70

A spokesman said: “Our drinks are all handmade so there may be small variances. We promise if your drink isn’t right, we’ll make it again.”

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PRET A MANGER

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CUP SIZE: 12oz CONTENT: 11oz %LOST: 8 Regular, £2.25

A spokesman said: “All coffees come in the same 12oz cup size, except the Flat White, but the weight will differ depending on the type of coffee.”

CAFFE NERO

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CUP SIZE: 12oz CONTENT: 12oz % LOSS: 0 Regular, £2.35

No spokesman was available.

UPPER CRUST

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CUP SIZE: 16oz CONTENT: 14.5oz % LOST: 9 Medium, £2.85

A spokesman said: “We are very sorry your latte was not up to the usual high standards. We are investigating what went wrong.”