Ebbie, everyone I know uses instant coffee. Our supermarkets have shelf upon shelf of instant coffee brands, but hardly any ground coffee or beans. Quite posh people may use grounds in a cafetiere, but my friends and I aren't posh! 'Real' coffee is bitter and too strong IMO. Here in UK people drink about equal amounts of tea and coffee, but it's teabags (not loose tea any more) and instant coffee.