<p>I'd agree with you.  There isn't a brew happening because the solution was already created.  What you are performing is a rehydration.  However, "let me rehydrate some coffee" is a pretty awkward turn off phrase.</p>

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I just think instant coffee is a sin...
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That sounds like a separate question.  "When is instant coffee acceptable?" "In space."  I can think of brew methods that would work in zero-g.  However, the idea of near boiling water floating around in a compartment does sound a bit dangerous.
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<p>Preparing instant coffee is basically pouring hot water on dry coarse powder made out of a coffee drink.</p>

<p>Is it still called brewing?</p>

<p>It seems like a language shortcut, as the brew happened before making the instant coffee powder.</p>

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Is preparing instant coffee a brew?
Eric Platon
# Is preparing instant coffee a brew?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-05-29)

Preparing instant coffee is basically pouring hot water on dry coarse powder made out of a coffee drink.

Is it still called brewing?

It seems like a language shortcut, as the brew happened before making the instant coffee powder.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2015-05-31. Score: 7

I'd agree with you. There isn't a brew happening because the solution was already created. What you are performing is a rehydration. However, "let me rehydrate some coffee" is a pretty awkward turn off phrase.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: I just think instant coffee is a sin...  
> **username_1**: That sounds like a separate question.  "When is instant coffee acceptable?" "In space."  I can think of brew methods that would work in zero-g.  However, the idea of near boiling water floating around in a compartment does sound a bit dangerous.  

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