Right. It would have nothing to do with the tangible increase in labor and materials: electricity, space, more grounds-per-oz of coffee.
Come on, really? Yes the price is dependent on what people are willing to pay, but there is a very real and legitimate reason for the drink to cost more.
Umm, yes? A lot of coffeeshops will charge say 1.50 for an Americano, but 50 cents for an additional shot of espresso in a normal coffee. The only explanation is: That's what the market will bear.
Come on, really? Yes the price is dependent on what people are willing to pay, but there is a very real and legitimate reason for the drink to cost more.