Differences between instant coffee and coffee powder: 1. Different extraction methods Coffee powder is a powder obtained by grinding natural coffee beans, while instant coffee is a powder obtained by distilling and purifying the extracted coffee liquid. This is the biggest difference between the two. 2. Brewing method Coffee powder must be brewed with filter paper or a professional coffee pot, while the brewing method of instant coffee is very simple and can be brewed directly with hot water. 3. Taste and flavor Because coffee powder is ground from natural coffee beans, it tastes bitter and astringent after brewing, while instant coffee is added with essence, milk, sugar and other seasonings during the processing process. It tastes softer and has a particularly light astringent taste after brewing.