COFFEE clearly has a big effect on the body, with some people unable to function until they have had their first cup.

But what does it really do to the brain?

The Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee have revealed just what happens after that morning latte.

Coffee addiction in Europe is strong, with 68 per cent admitting they don’t feel awake until they’ve had their first cup.

It is the caffeine in coffee which impacts on brain function, with a typical cup coffee providing 75-100mg of caffeine.