Abstract:
A brew basket includes a body defining an internal cavity for holding a quantity of a beverage component, such that, in use, water introduced into the internal cavity contacts and passes through the beverage component to produce a brewed beverage. The brew basket further includes an outlet orifice for the brewed beverage defined by a downward extension of the brew basket. A cap engages the downward extension of the brew basket, with an opening defined through a bottom wall of the cap. A gasket is received in the cap, and a thickness of the gasket determines a position of the cap relative to the downward extension of the brew basket, and thus determines a flow rate of the brewed beverage from the outlet orifice through the opening defined through the bottom wall of the cap.
Abstract:
A tea maker comprises a vessel in which is located a conveyor. The conveyor, preferably vertically, transports a carriage. The conveyor and a carriage are surrounded by a tube and are protected from the water in the vessel. An enclosed basket is coupled to the carriage. An external user interface allows a user to select brewing parameters such as the type of beverage brewed, the brewing temperature, and the steeping time. The selection is sent to a processor. The processor then encodes the selection into a control data for the heating assembly or the conveyor.
Abstract:
A pad with a covering filled with product to be extracted and/or to be dissolved, wherein, in use, a fluid such as water is supplied under pressure to the pad, so that the fluid is pressed through the pad for obtaining a beverage which, thereupon, leaves the pad. The pad is provided with a spout opening for generating, with the spout opening, a jet of the beverage which leaves the pad for obtaining the fine bubble froth layer on the beverage wit the aid of the beverage.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a coffee filter-holder, in particular but not exclusively for electric household coffee maker, comprising a body (1) capable of receiving filtering means (2) wherein is placed the coffee powder and receiving previously heated water, said body (1) comprising in its lower part at least an outlet (11) to allow a filtered infusion to flow through. The invention is characterised in that the filter-holder further comprises a temperature-sensitive member (30) in thermal contact with the filtered infusion, said member being adapted to pass, at a predetermined set temperature, from a first position wherein it prevents the filtered infusion from flowing through to a second position wherein it allows said flow, and timing means (34) for delaying the passage of said member (30) from its first to its second position.
Abstract:
An espresso machine (10) and porta-filter (20) are modified so that other beverages such as tea can be brewed, not merely espresso. The porta-filter (20) includes a brewing enclosure (30) in which tea leaves or other brewable substances can be located. An outlet tube (100) is attached to the discharge (70) of porta-filter (20) through a ball joint (76) to allow horizontal and vertical pivoting of the outlet tube (100). A layering tool in the form of a spoon attachment (150) can be attached to the outlet tube (100). Additionally, an outlet valve (120) can be located adjacent a lower end of the outlet tube (100) to enhance residence time of the heated water within the brewing chamber.
Abstract:
A conformable, self-aligning, high extraction efficiency tea filter pack (1) capable of flavor extraction efficiencies comparable to those obtained using an identical quantity of bulk tea leaves and a paper filter under identical brewing conditions, but which exhibits substantially consistent pot-to-pot brew strength for any given automatic drip coffee maker. The preferred filter pack is formed from two layers (10, 20) of flexible material which are secured to one another about their outermost periphery with a predetermined quantity of tea leaves (50) housed within a brew chamber (40) formed between the two layers (10, 20). The brew chamber (40) exhibits a maximum volume between about 100 percent and about 400 percent greater than the volume of the dry tea leaves contained therein. The discharge flow rate (F3) from the brew chamber is slower than the inlet flow rate (F1) into the brew chamber to permit a buildup of water and flooding of the brew chamber (40). The flexible conformable side wall surrounding the brew chamber (40) extends upwardly a vertical distance which is at least sufficient to capture enough hot water to totally immerse the brew chamber (40) when the brew chamber (40) is in its fully expanded condition. This causes the tea leaves (50) within the chamber (40) to expand and float throughout the remaining portions of the brew cycle, thereby establishing a steady state brewing condition which is highly effective in maximizing tea/water contact as the hot water passes through the brew chamber (40) on its way to the pot.
Abstract:
드립 백 세트가 개시된다. 상기 드립 백 세트는 여과성을 갖는 시트로 이루어지고 상부가 개방된 봉지형상으로 구비되며, 상기 시트 상에 횡방향으로 연장되어 시트의 일부분이 절개되도록 하는 2개 이상의 절개부를 포함하는 필터부재; 및 상기 절개부에 삽입되어 상기 필터부재의 일부분에 관통되는 필터지지부 및 상기 필터지지부의 하부에 배치되어 컵 또는 용기의 입구에 지지되는 홀더부를 포함하는 복수의 필터거치부재를 포함하고, 상기 필터지지부가 상기 필터부재의 일부분을 관통하여 상기 필터부재를 거치한 상태로 상기 홀더부가 상기 컵 또는 용기의 안쪽에서 상기 컵 또는 용기의 입구에 지지되면 상기 필터부재는 상기 컵 또는 용기의 안쪽의 상부에 거치되는 것을 특징으로 한다.
Abstract:
An apparatus for brewing a flavored beverage includes a full immersion brewing vessel and an automated release mechanism with a hold position and a release position. The automated release mechanism in the hold position is configured for flavored particles in the brewing vessel to be fully immersed in water such that brewing of a flavored beverage occurs. The automated release mechanism in the release position is configured for brewing of the flavored beverage to be terminated via the force of gravity.
Abstract:
Coffee makers with features for rapid and/or multiple extraction processes, and associated systems and methods. A representative system includes a brew chamber, a coffee chamber, a filter device, and an accelerated extraction device configured to accelerate a flow of coffee from the brew chamber to the coffee chamber. During a first brewing process, a controller directs a first volume of hot water into the brew chamber to form a first a volume of coffee for delivery from the brew chamber into the coffee chamber. During a second brewing process, the controller directs a second volume of hot water into the brew to form a second volume of coffee for delivery into the coffee chamber to mix with the first volume of coffee. The controller activates the accelerated extraction device to move at least one of the first and second volumes of coffee.