IN 1633, THE OTTOMAN SULTAN Murad IV cracked down on a practice he believed was provoking social decay and disunity in his capital of Istanbul.

Coffee cocktails aren’t new. Splashes of whiskey have been turning after-dinner coffees Irish for years — but a perfect storm’s been brewing and just brought this stone-cold drink trend to new heights.

Are you someone that simply cannot function until you’ve had a morning coffee?

The way coffee is stored could have a big impact on the taste of your morning cuppa. Here are the top tips to retain your coffee’s quality.

Coffee machines revolutionised the way caffeine addicts drink at home but the gadget’s nifty pods are causing serious harm to the planet.

A controversial business decision to refuse service to police officers in Oakland has got people talking, and they have a lot say.

The healthful effects of coffee are far-reaching, to the point that every time a new benefit is found, I have to scour old articles (that I’ve written) to see if Sprudge has already reported on it.

Whether your preference is black, latte, espresso or even iced, coffee is our trusty go-to to fuel our mornings and get us through the day. But that caffeine fix doesn’t just wake you up, it also has perks for your skin and scalp.

This coffee maker can make up to 14 oz of coffee and features and instant re-boil function to allow consecutive cups with little wait time.

The owners of the Grumpy Cat brand, based around a cat with dwarfism and an underbite who perpetually looks grumpy, have successfully sued a company for £500,000 for unauthorised use of pictures of the animal.