I agree with her, Coffee doesn't taste good. For some, it somehow taste fine from their very first gulp, for others, it takes a few cups to get used to the taste and for me, it just plain taste bad always.
Well yes, but it can also just tastes good if you find the right one for you. I tried my mom's preference for coffee once or twice in high school, hated it. One day, tried a friend's coffee preference on a whim, enjoyed that one. The right coffee configuration would be enjoyed even without the caffeine. Alcohol, probably not so much.