Over Extracted...you stirrer you, but you have a realistic point. If you have to indulge, a good instant may well be more enjoyable than rubbish "regular" coffee. Note however, I see them as being two entirely different products. So, you might have a good quality instant, or fresh coffee, or tea, or bonox, or gluwein, or whatever, as long as they are a good example within their product category. Patrick....I dont think so! I dont really know too many people who would prefer to indulge in any product of low quality if shown the difference, and if the better product is available, affordable, or comparable in price, or just as convenient to make, etc, etc, etc. You gotta compare apples with apples. I'm afraid the best is not the one you like best. The one you like best is simply the one you like best, and if it is a poor product, that's what it is, black and white. Now would you please hand me my glass of good quality lambrusco, and kindly tip that other cheap carbonated lambrusco down the sink! Fresh Coffee.