I tried instant coffee once, and only once, because a) it didn't taste like coffee, and b) I didn't like whatever it did taste like.
Same here, though I tried more often, and the very worst I had so far has been that „Turkish“ coffee that used to be served in GDR...
Don’t know what Trench’s relatives are used to brew but pure Arabica can taste really nice when drip brewed. Of course not like from an Italian steam machine but worlds better than any of that instant stuff I tried so far, no matter what brand.