A device for preparing coffee or tea or milk includes a container slidably received in a receptacle for receiving the tea leaves or the coffee beans and/or the coffee grounds to be made. A float is attached to the bottom portion of the container for floating the container and for disengaging the tea leaves or the coffee beans and/or the coffee grounds from the fluid or the beverage in the receptacle. A latch is pivotally secured to the receptacle and includes a tongue for engaging with and for positioning the container relative to the receptacle.