ever drink it or does it have to be brewed?

I grew up with Tasters choice instant....usually only had time for one cup of coffee before school, then work, so brewing a whole pot wasn't part of the 60s'/70's routine.

I had a glass procter/silex that made very good brew coffee mid 70's...I never liked the metal pots.
Later on it was the glass stove top blue flower corningware...still have one or two in the garage.