What does the cryptic crossword clue "In Cicero's time this drink becoming a problem? (6)" mean?

The definition is "a problem?". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). HIC (synonym="HIC") + CUP (synonym="CUP") = HICCUP; definition: "a problem?" The answer is HICCUP.

In Cicero's time this drink becoming a problem? (6)

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