I have to say in defence of the colonies that they actually make *much* better coffee than their lords and masters.
My experience of American coffee really is of little better than dirty dishwater: thin, pale brown, largely tasteless, and you need 15 cups to feel anything. But YMOV.
From my, admittedly limited, experience the Swiss don't have much to brag about either.
Presumably your experience hasn't extended to Nespresso, then.