No, instant coffee is not the same as brewed coffee. Instant coffee is made by freeze-drying or spray-drying brewed coffee. This process removes all the water from the coffee, leaving behind only the solids. To make instant coffee, these solids are then rehydrated with hot water.Brewed coffee is made by pouring hot water over ground beans and allowing them to steep for a few minutes. The resulting liquid is then strained to remove the grounds.