JP2020000221A - Beverage supply system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a beverage supply system having both convenience of efficiently mixing a large amount of beverages all at once while saving a space and flavor stability.SOLUTION: A beverage supply system is equipped with a first container of a capacity of 100-350 mL that houses one unit amount of concentrated beverage to be used at a dilution ratio of 5-30 by filling the housing part and a second container of a capacity of 1-5 L capable of housing an amount of 0.5 L or more obtained by multiplying the unit amount the concentrated beverage by the dilution ratio.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a beverage serving system.

  In recent years, many packaged beverages filled in containers such as cans and PET (PET) bottles have been developed and marketed. For example, in a packaged tea beverage, a tea extract is generally obtained by extracting tea leaves with an aqueous solvent such as water, and after adjusting the concentration of the tea extract to a drinking concentration, cans, PET bottles, and the like. Sold in sealed containers.

  Tea drinks, coffee drinks, and the like are drunk by a large number of people in a family or a group, and are frequently drunk per day. In addition, a number of packaged beverages such as green tea and coffee containing polyphenols, barley tea containing non-caffeinated minerals and the like have been sold because of increasing health consciousness.

  Many packaged beverages on the market are of the so-called RTD (Ready to Link) type, which is sold as is. Many RTD products intended for a large number of people, such as homes and groups, have a capacity of 1 L or 2 L, and storage space becomes an issue both at stores and at home.

  Patent Literature 1 discloses an aloe-concentrated coffee beverage capable of preparing a beverage by diluting the beverage ten times or more when drinking. In the market, potion-type coffee concentrates and the like are sold. For example, a 20 mL potion-type coffee concentrate can be drunk by pouring it into a glass in combination with about 150 mL of water and stirring well, thereby saving storage space.

JP-A-2004-350592

  However, a small-capacity portion-type packaged beverage concentrate of 20 mL or the like can achieve space saving, but has a small liquid volume (capacity) per unit. A high flow rate cannot be ensured, which causes problems in dispersibility and mixing time.

  In addition, when a beverage concentrate is stored in a small-capacity portion-type container, the dilution ratio is too high, so that deterioration during storage has a significant effect.

  On the other hand, if the volume of the packaged beverage concentrate becomes too large to 500 mL or the like, discontinuous air bubbles are generated in the container at the time of throwing in a commonly used 500 mL container (pet bottle), and the liquid flows out with a pulse. Therefore, the flow velocity may be reduced, or dripping may occur (a phenomenon in which the poured liquid spills outside along the outer wall surface of the container opening).

  Such a problem is seen to be a new problem that arises when a concentrated solution for preparing a large amount such as 1 L to 5 L at a time for home use or group use is to be provided in a container. Was issued. Although packaged beverage concentrates are being marketed, the above specific problems have not been adequately studied.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a beverage providing system that can achieve both the convenience of efficiently mixing even a large amount of beverage at once and the stability of flavor while saving space. I do.

  The present inventors have conducted intensive studies on the above problems, and as a result, can adjust the dilution ratio of a single-use beverage concentrate and the amount (volume) of the solution to adjust a large amount such as 1 L to 5 L at a time. The present invention has been completed by conceiving a method used in combination with a container.

  That is, the above-mentioned object is achieved by the present invention having the following functions and effects. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a container for storing a single use of a beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times. A beverage supply system comprising: a first container having a capacity of 100 to 350 mL, which fills and contains; and a second container having a capacity of 1 to 5 L, which can contain an amount obtained by multiplying the beverage concentrate by the dilution factor. is there.

  According to the beverage providing system of the present invention, since the volume of the beverage concentrate for a single use stored in the first container is 100 to 350 mL, water and the like are used using the second container having a volume of 1 L to 5 L. At the time of mixing, a sufficient flow rate at the time of introducing the beverage concentrate is obtained, and it is efficiently dispersed by the impact when it comes into contact with water or the like, and the beverage can be easily prepared.

  If the volume of the beverage concentrate for a single use contained in the first container becomes too large to 500 mL or the like, discontinuous air bubbles are generated in the container at the time of charging in a commonly used 500 mL container (pet bottle). However, since the liquid is poured out with a pulse, the flow rate may be reduced, or dripping may occur (a phenomenon in which the discharged liquid flows along the outer wall surface of the container opening to the outside). In the provision system, since the volume of the beverage concentrate is 350 mL or less, discontinuous air bubbles are less likely to be generated in the container at the time of introduction if the container has a commonly used container shape.

  In addition, according to the provision system of the present invention, the volume of the beverage concentrate for a single use contained in the first container is 100 to 350 mL, and the dilution ratio is adjusted to 30 times or less. Degradation can be suppressed.

In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the opening area of the first container is 10 cm ² or less.
When the opening area of the first container is adjusted to 10 cm ² or less, the first container can be vigorously tilted, and the beverage concentrate can be poured out at once, and with water or the like. From the viewpoint of efficiently dispersing due to the impact at the time of contact, it is preferable in that the flow rate at the time of pouring can be increased.

  In this specification, the “opening of the first container” refers to a spout provided for pouring out the beverage concentrate, and its shape is not limited. For example, in a can container, a so-called short can has an opening opened by a pull-top tab, and a PET bottle container or a standing pouch container is opened by opening a cap. It has an opening.

In addition, since the opening area of the first container is adjusted to 10 cm ² or less, it is preferable in that when the beverage concentrate is poured out, scattering of the fragrance component contained in the beverage concentrate can be suppressed. It is.

In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the first container has a shape having a groove outside an opening.
When the first container has a shape having a groove outside the opening, it is preferable in that the dripping can be suppressed when the first container is inclined to pour the beverage concentrate at a time.

  If dripping occurs in the state of the beverage concentrate before dilution, it will greatly affect the concentration of the beverage after dilution. By suppressing the dripping, the concentration becomes constant when the beverage is repeatedly provided, and the reproducibility of the flavor can be maintained.

In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the first container has a shape having an edge outside an opening.
When the first container has a shape having an edge on the outside of the opening, the first container is tilted, and when the beverage concentrate is poured out at one time, the liquid flows along the body of the first container. This is preferable in that it can suppress wholly.

  By suppressing the dripping, the concentration becomes constant when the beverage is repeatedly provided, and the reproducibility of the flavor can be maintained.

In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the second container is a resin container.
When the second container is a resin container, the second container can be formed to be transparent or translucent, so that when pouring water or the like for dilution, the liquid level is applied from the outside of the second container. This is preferable because it can be easily viewed.

  Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a beverage providing system that can achieve both the convenience of efficiently mixing even a large amount of beverage at once and the stability of flavor while saving space. Become.

It is sectional drawing which shows an example of the state in which the 1st use which concerns on this invention has filled the accommodating part and accommodated for the one time use of a beverage concentrate. It is a top view showing an example of the 1st container concerning the present invention. It is a front view showing an example of the 2nd container. It is a front view which shows another example of a 2nd container. A photograph showing an example in which a single use amount of a tea beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times is stored in a can container, poured into a container capable of storing an amount multiplied by the dilution ratio, and mixed with water. FIG.

  The present invention relates to a beverage serving system. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

[Beverage provision system]
The beverage providing system according to the present invention includes: a first container having a capacity of 100 to 350 mL, in which a single use of a beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times is filled and accommodated; A second container having a capacity of 1 to 5 L and capable of storing an amount obtained by multiplying the concentrated solution by the dilution factor.
The beverage providing system according to the present invention is a combination of the first container and the second container. Both may be provided for sale or the like separately, or may be separately provided for sale or the like. .

[First container]
In the first container, a single use amount of the beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times is filled and accommodated in the accommodating portion. As the first container, a known container form such as a can container, a plastic bottle, a standing pouch, a paper pack, a bottle, or the like is used, and there is no particular limitation. From the viewpoint of increasing the flow rate when pouring out the beverage concentrate, cans, PET bottles, and paper packs are preferable, and cans are more preferable.
In one aspect, the present invention provides a beverage concentrate used in a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times, in which a single-use amount of the beverage concentrate is accommodated in the accommodation portion of the first container. Used in combination with the second container in the delivery system.

  The material of the first container may be a material used in a known commercially available product, or a suitable combination of those materials, and is not particularly limited. Examples thereof include metal, resin, paper, and glass. . The material of the first container is preferably a metal or a resin from the viewpoint of preventing dripping, and the metal is preferably aluminum (including aluminum foil) or steel, and the resin is PET (polyethylene terephthalate). ), PE (polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), LDPE (low density polyethylene), CPP (unstretched polypropylene), OPP (biaxially stretched polypropylene), PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride), KOP (PVDC coated OPP), NY ( Nylon), ONY (biaxially stretched nylon), KONY (PVDC coated ONY), EVOH (ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer), PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), and MXD (MXD6 nylon (meta-xylylene adivamid)) At least one selected from Preferred. The material of the first container is more preferably a metal from the viewpoint of preventing liquid dripping due to the high surface tension, and having a sealing property and not allowing light or oxygen to pass therethrough. ) Or steel, and particularly preferably steel.

  In the present invention, the capacity of the first container is 100 to 350 mL. Although not limited, from the viewpoint of increasing the flow rate when the beverage concentrate is poured out, the capacity of the first container is preferably 150 to 350 mL, and more preferably 180 to 350 mL.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic sectional view showing an example of an embodiment of the first container. The container 1 is assumed to be a cylindrical container capable of storing about 200 mL of a beverage concentrate, but is not limited to this shape and capacity. In the container 1, a housing portion is configured by the upper surface 2, the body portion 3, and the bottom surface 4. In the case of the container 1, the dimensions are preferably adjusted so that the top surface 2 and the bottom surface 4 are fitted together, which is suitable from the viewpoint of space saving.

  When pouring the beverage concentrate 5 in the container 1 into a second container to be described later, if the capacity is about 100 to 350 mL, the body part 3 is lifted with one hand without any need for force. Becomes possible.

  The beverage concentrate 5 is accommodated in the container 1 so as to fill the accommodating portion. In the present specification, the phrase “contained and accommodated in the accommodating section” means that the accommodating section is sufficiently filled to the extent that the beverage concentrate 5 can be used, and is not necessarily the maximum volume of the accommodating section. It is not limited to being filled up to. When filling the beverage, it is preferable that 85 to 99% of the maximum volume of the storage section is filled with the beverage concentrate 5, and that the beverage concentrate is filled with 88 to 95%. More preferred. FIG. 1 shows a liquid surface 6 of the beverage concentrate 5 as an example in which the beverage concentrate 5 fills the storage portion and is stored.

  FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the container 1. As shown in FIG. 2, an opening 9 is formed in the upper surface 2 of the container 1. The position of the opening 9 on the upper surface 2 is not particularly limited as long as the effects of the present invention are exerted, but from the viewpoint of increasing the flow rate at the time of inclining the first container and pouring the beverage concentrate 5 at a time. , Is not a central portion of the upper surface 2 but a peripheral portion. The shape of the opening 9 can be a shape capable of pouring out the beverage concentrate, but the viewpoint of increasing the flow rate when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out by tilting the container, and the shape of the beverage concentrate 5 From the viewpoint of suppressing liquid dripping, the shape of the opening 9 is preferably a substantially circular shape such as a circular shape or an elliptical shape, that is, a shape having an upward curve when the container is inclined.

  Although not shown, the opening 9 may be sealed by a known method, may be sealed and sealed with paper or a plastic material, or may be sealed with a cap made of a plastic material.

In the present invention, the opening area of the first container is 10 cm ² or less. Opening the first container from the viewpoint of inclining the first container vigorously to increase the flow rate when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out at one time, and to suppress the scattering of the fragrance component of the beverage concentrate 5. The area is preferably 8 cm ² or less, more preferably 6 cm ² or less, and still more preferably 4 cm ² or less.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a groove 7 (a dotted line in FIG. 2 indicates the deepest part of the groove) is provided outside the opening 9 of the container 1. The groove 7 outside the opening 9 is preferably provided in at least a part of a flow path when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out from the opening 9. The groove 7 outside the opening 9 preferably extends in the vertical direction at a portion that intersects with the direction of the flow path when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out from the opening 9. In FIG. 2, at a point intersecting with the direction of the flow path when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out from the opening 9, the groove 7 is in the vertical direction (tangential direction), and the circular roof constituting the upper surface 2 is formed. A groove 7 extends along the outer circumference.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an edge 8 is provided outside the opening 9 of the container 1 (in FIG. 2, indicated by a hatched line). The outer edge 8 of the opening 9 is preferably provided in at least a part of a flow path when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out from the opening 9. The rim 8 has a protruding structure with respect to the body 3 of the container 1, thereby preventing the beverage concentrate 5 from directly contacting the body 3 when pouring the beverage concentrate 5. Liquid dripping can be suppressed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the distance (a) between the opening 9 of the container 1 (the farthest part from the center of the upper surface 2) and the deepest part of the groove 7 is set as long as the effects of the present invention are achieved. Although not particularly limited, the first container is tilted vigorously, and from the viewpoint of increasing the flow rate when the beverage concentrate is poured out at one time, it is preferably 1 to 10 mm, more preferably 1 to 8 mm, and 2 to 6 mm. Is more preferred.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the distance (b) between the opening 9 (the farthest part from the center of the upper surface 2) of the container 1 and the farthest part of the edge 8 is limited as long as the effects of the present invention are achieved. Although it is not particularly limited, it is preferably 3 to 10 mm, more preferably 3 to 9 mm, and more preferably 4 to 9 mm, from the viewpoint of inclining the first container vigorously and increasing the flow rate when the beverage concentrate is poured out at once. 8 mm is more preferred.

(Beverage concentrate)
In the present specification, the “beverage concentrated liquid” refers to a liquid obtained by concentrating beverages such as barley tea, green tea, black tea, and coffee. The kind of the drink is not particularly limited as long as it is used for drinking, and a drink mainly made of cereals such as barley tea drink; a tea drink made of tea plant such as green tea and black tea drink; coffee such as coffee drink Beverages using beans as a raw material are included.

  In beverages using cereals as a main raw material, cereal raw materials such as wheat, barley, rye, barley, oats, rice, corn, sorghum, millet, millet, millet and the like can be used as main raw materials. Among the beverages made from cereals, those having barley as a main raw material are preferable, and those having six-row barley and / or two-row barley as a main raw material are more preferable.

  Beverages containing cereals as the main raw material preferably contain at least one other raw material in addition to cereal raw materials such as barley. Other raw materials are not particularly limited as long as they can be blended as beverages. Reishi, Kumasa, persimmon, sesame, safflower, ashitaba, cinnamon, guava, aloe, gymnema, tochu, dokudami, chicory, evening primrose, loquat and the like. By blending these other raw materials, it is possible to produce various mixed teas.

  A method for producing a beverage using cereals as a main raw material may be a known method, and is not particularly limited. The cereal raw materials and other raw materials are selected from one or two or more types and roasted. Thereafter, by extracting with a water-based solvent, a liquid beverage containing a cereal extract is obtained.

  In the present specification, the term “tea drink” refers to green tea, black tea, oolong tea, pu-erh tea, and other green tea produced mainly using leaves and stems of tea plant (scientific name: Camellia sinensis), and these teas as main ingredients. A blend of brown rice, wheat, and various other plant materials, or a variety of plants other than tea plants, such as leaves, stems, rhizomes, roots, flowers, and fruits, and blends of them It refers to a liquid beverage containing a tea extract obtained by extraction with a solvent.

  Tea beverages include unfermented tea (such as green tea), semi-fermented tea (such as oolong tea), and fermented tea (such as black tea). Specifically, sencha, bancha, houjicha, gyokuro, kabusecha, steamed tea, etc. Non-fermented tea (green tea); non-fermented tea such as Ureshino tea, Aoyagi tea, various kinds of Chinese tea, etc .; semi-fermented tea such as wrapping tea, iron Kannon tea, and oolong tea; Teas such as fermented tea such as tea can be mentioned.

  The tea leaves are not particularly limited as long as they can be extracted and drunk, and can be appropriately used such as leaves and stems. Also, the form is not limited, such as large leaves or powder. The tea beverage of the present invention is preferably oolong tea and black tea.

  In the present invention, the “coffee beverage” means a beverage produced using a coffee component as a raw material, unless otherwise specified.

  Cultivated tree species of coffee beans as a raw material are not particularly limited, and include Arabica species, Robusta species, Rebellica species, and the like, and varieties are not particularly limited, and Mocha, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Blue Mountain, Kona, Manderin, Kilimanjaro and the like. The degree of roasting (expressed basically in three stages in the order of light roasting, medium roasting, and deep roasting) is not particularly limited, and green coffee beans can also be used. Furthermore, a plurality of varieties of coffee beans can be blended and used.

  The type of beverage concentrate is not limited, but is a concentrated extract (extract) obtained from the above-mentioned various kinds of raw materials, or a non-concentrated extract extracted from the above-mentioned various kinds of raw materials using a small amount of extraction solvent. Is available. The beverage concentrate preferably contains a cereal extract and / or a tea extract as a main component.

  The method for concentrating the beverage concentrate is not particularly limited, and a generally known method such as an evaporating concentrator can be employed. Usually, the concentration is performed so that the concentration of the soluble solid content (Brix) is 1 or more, preferably 2 or more, more preferably 3 or more.

  The beverage concentrate is used once at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times, and fills and accommodates the accommodation portion of the first container. By mixing at this ratio, even when a large amount such as 1 L to 5 L is prepared at a time, the beverage concentrate is easily dispersed in the solvent for dilution, the time required for mixing is reduced, and the mixing time is reduced. And a uniform diluted beverage can be obtained within 30 seconds. On the other hand, when the dilution ratio exceeds 30 times, a uniform diluted beverage cannot be obtained unless stirring with a mudra or the like is performed. Further, according to the dilution ratio, it is preferable from the viewpoint of single use, space saving, and convenience in use. The dilution ratio is more preferably 6 to 25 times, further preferably 7 to 20 times, and particularly preferably 8 to 14 times. In another embodiment, the dilution factor is 5-25, 5-20, 5-14, 5-12, 5-10, 7-30, 7-25, 7-20. , 7 to 15 times, 7 to 12 times, and 7 to 10 times.

[Second container]
The second container has a capacity of 1 to 5 L capable of storing an amount obtained by multiplying the beverage concentrate by the dilution factor.

The shape of the second container is not particularly limited as long as it can store 1 to 5 L of water or the like, but is preferably a shape that can be easily poured into glass. Specifically, from the convenience of lifting the drinking container such as a glass with one hand, holding the second container with the other hand, and pouring the beverage contained in the second container, the second container is It is preferable that the shape and the outer diameter are easy to hold by hand, and that the holding portion is provided on the body or lid of the container, or that the container has a recess for holding by hand on the body. preferable. In addition, the second container preferably has an edge (also referred to as a guide) outside the opening from the viewpoint of ease of pouring.
In one aspect, the present invention is capable of containing a beverage diluted with a beverage concentrate contained in a first container, for use in combination with the first container in the beverage serving system described above, It is a beverage container with a capacity of 5L.

  The material of the second container is not particularly limited, but is preferably a resin container from the viewpoint of transparency (including translucency). As the resin container, at least one selected from the group consisting of PET, PE, PP, LDPE, CPP, OPP, PVDC, KOP, NY, ONY, KONY, EVOH, PVA, and MXD is preferable, and PET, PE, And at least one selected from the group consisting of PP and PP. In another embodiment, from the viewpoint of thermal conductivity, a metal may be used as the material of the second container, and at least one selected from the group consisting of stainless steel and steel is used.

(Solvent for dilution)
The solvent used in the beverage providing system of the present invention is appropriately selected depending on the type of the beverage to be provided, and is not particularly limited. For example, an aqueous solvent such as water (including cold water, normal temperature water, hot water, and hot water), And / or milk. An appropriate amount of the solvent is accommodated in the second container such that the amount obtained by multiplying the beverage concentrate used at the dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times by the dilution ratio is 0.5 L or more. In another embodiment, when cooling with ice, the second container may contain a reduced amount of the solvent in the volume of ice.

  In FIG. 3, the container 11 is assumed to be a container made of polypropylene or polyethylene (capacity: about 1 L to about 2 L) which is commercially available at a supermarket, a specialty store, 100 yen uniform, 300 yen uniform, or the like. The container 11 has a body portion 13 and a bottom surface 14, and has a lid portion 17 on the upper surface, and these constitute a storage portion.

  In the case of containers made of polypropylene or polyethylene, only containers are often sold at a relatively low price, and large containers such as 1L and 2L are used in accordance with design (shape and color) and durability. A container having a capacity is preferable from the viewpoint of easy availability. Further, a container made of polypropylene or polyethylene is suitable because it can be used repeatedly at home or the like. Since a container made of polypropylene or polyethylene can be manufactured to be transparent to translucent, it is also preferable in view of the visibility of the liquid surface when an appropriate amount of solvent is poured.

  The lid 17 of the container 11 is provided with an opening 18 having an edge. Providing the opening 18 with an edge is preferable from the viewpoint of ease of pouring when providing the prepared beverage. In FIG. 3, the edge of the opening 18 has a structure protruding from the body 13 of the container 11.

  The lid 17 and / or the trunk 13 of the container 11 are provided with grips 12a and 12b. Providing the grip portion 12a above the lid portion 17 is preferable, for example, from the viewpoint of easily removing the container 11 when stored in a refrigerator. In addition, since the grip portion 12b is provided on the side of the body portion 13, it is preferable from the viewpoint of easy pouring when providing the prepared beverage.

  The container 11 accommodates the solvent 15 in an amount obtained by subtracting the amount of the beverage concentrate 5 accommodated in the first container from the accommodation amount of the container 11. In FIG. 3, the liquid level 16 of the solvent 15 for dilution is shown.

  4, the container 21 is assumed to be a commercially available PET bottle container (capacity: about 1 L to about 2 L). In the plastic bottle container 21, an accommodation portion is configured by the upper surface 22, the body 23, and the bottom 24.

  In the case of PET bottle containers, there are many commercially available products containing water or the like as contents, which is preferable from the viewpoint of easily obtaining large-volume products such as 1 L and 2 L. It is also preferable that the used PET bottle can be recycled and used at home or the like. Since the body portion 23 has a recess 23a as a gripping portion, it is suitable for holding the PET bottle container 21 with one hand.

  As an example, the PET bottle container 21 contains a solvent 25 in an amount obtained by subtracting the amount of the beverage concentrate 5 contained in the first container from the contained amount of the PET bottle container 21. FIG. 4 shows the liquid level 26 of the solvent 25 for dilution. Since a container made of PET material can be manufactured to be transparent to translucent, it is also preferable in view of the visibility of the liquid level 26 when an appropriate amount of solvent is poured.

[Use of provided system]
In an example of the method of using the beverage provision system, the single use amount (190 mL) of the beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times is filled and accommodated in the accommodating portion according to FIG. The container 1 can be used in combination with the container 11 shown in FIG. 3 or the PET bottle container 21 shown in FIG.

  The user can mix the solvent with the beverage concentrate 5 contained in the container 1 in the container 11 or the container of the plastic bottle container 21. The order of mixing is not particularly limited as long as the effects of the present invention are exhibited, but it is preferable to pour the beverage concentrate 5 from the first container in a state where the solvent is present in the container 11 or the container of the plastic bottle container 21. It is suitable from the viewpoint of the dispersibility of the beverage concentrate 5.

Test example 1
FIG. 5 shows, as an example of the beverage providing system of the present invention, from a can container (capacity: 200 mL, made of steel) in which a single use of a beverage concentrate used at a dilution factor of 10 is stored in a storage unit. It is a photograph which shows the state in each stage which poured the beverage concentrate into the resin container (capacity: 2L, made of polypropylene (PP)) which can accommodate 2L of water, and mixed it with water.

The can container has a substantially circular opening at the periphery of the upper surface of the container and has an area of 2.6 cm ² . A circular groove is provided along the outer periphery of the upper surface of the container 3 mm outside the opening. An edge is provided 6 mm outside the opening.

  As a beverage concentrate, commercial barley tea powder (barley tea extract was freeze-dried, barley tea 100%) was used, and the water was adjusted so that Brix would be 3.2 as a single use, and the above 200 mL capacity was used. In a can.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a first container for accommodating a single use of the barley tea beverage concentrate used in the dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times in the storage unit, and the barley tea beverage concentrate is multiplied by the dilution ratio. By using in combination with a second container having a capacity of 1 to 5 L capable of holding a concentrated amount of water, a sufficient flow rate can be obtained at the time of feeding the barley tea concentrated liquid, and the barley tea can be efficiently dispersed by the impact upon contact with water. It was confirmed that the beverage could be easily prepared. In addition, according to the beverage providing system of the present invention, it was confirmed that generation of discontinuous air bubbles in the first container, pulsation due to the generation of air bubbles, and generation of dripping were suppressed.

Test example 2
As an example of the beverage supply system of the present invention, a PET bottle container (capacity: 200 mL) for accommodating a single use of a beverage concentrate used at a dilution factor of 10 in a container, and 2 L same as in Test Example 1 Was used. An opening of 6.2 cm ² is provided at the top of the PET bottle container. As the beverage concentrate, a barley tea beverage concentrate having a Brix of 3.2 prepared in Test Example 1 was used and stored in the 200 mL PET bottle container.

  In the same manner as in Test Example 1, the beverage concentrate was poured into a resin container capable of holding 2 L of water from a plastic bottle container containing the single use of the barley tea beverage concentrate and mixed with water. The height when the PET bottle container was tilted (the height from the upper surface of the water contained in the 2 L container) was set to be the same as that in Test Example 1.

  Although not shown, as in Test Example 1, a first container for accommodating a single use of a barley tea beverage concentrate used in a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times in a storage unit, and the barley tea beverage concentrate By using in combination with a second container having a capacity of 1 to 5 L capable of storing an amount obtained by multiplying the dilution ratio, a sufficient flow rate at the time of charging the barley tea concentrate is obtained, and the flow rate when contacting with water is obtained. It was confirmed that the beverage was efficiently dispersed by the impact and that the beverage could be easily prepared. In addition, according to the beverage providing system of the present invention, it was confirmed that generation of discontinuous air bubbles in the first container, pulsation due to the generation of air bubbles, and generation of dripping were suppressed. As compared with Test Example 1, some dripping was confirmed.

Test example 3
As shown in Table 1, a plastic bottle container (capacity: 900 mL) for accommodating a single use of the beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 3.3 in a container, and a resin container capable of accommodating 3 L of water. Was used. An opening of 11.3 cm ² is provided at the top of the PET bottle container. The barley tea powder used in Test Example 1 was used as the beverage concentrate, and water was adjusted so that Brix would be 1.1 for one use, and stored in the 900 mL PET bottle container.

  In the same manner as in Test Example 1, the beverage concentrate was poured from a plastic bottle container containing a single use of the barley tea beverage concentrate to a resin container capable of holding 3 L of water, and mixed with water. The height when the PET bottle container was tilted (the height from the upper surface of the water contained in the 2 L container) was set to be the same as that in Test Example 1.

  When the barley tea beverage concentrate was poured into the second container from the first container, discontinuous air bubbles were generated in the first container, and there was a pulsation due to the generation of the air bubbles. Compared with Test Examples 1 and 2, And the flow velocity seemed to be slow. In addition, the occurrence of liquid spill or dripping was confirmed by the pulsation.

Test example 4
As shown in Table 1, a potion-type resin container (capacity: 20 mL) for accommodating a single use of a beverage concentrate used at a dilution factor of 50 in a container, and a resin container capable of accommodating 1 L of water Was used. The entire upper surface of the portion container is an opening, and its size is 11.3 cm ² . As the beverage concentrate, the barley tea powder used in Test Example 1 was used, and the amount used for one use was adjusted with water so that Brix was 16, and stored in the above-mentioned portion container.

  The beverage concentrate was poured into a resin container capable of storing 1 L of water from the portion container containing the single use of the above barley tea beverage concentrate and mixed with water. The height when the portion container was inclined (the height from the upper surface of the water contained in the 1 L container) was set to be the same as that in Test Example 1.

  The flow rate of the barley tea concentrate at the time of introduction was insufficient, and the barley tea beverage could not be sufficiently dispersed due to the impact upon contact with water contained in the second container.

1: First container 2, 22: Container top surface 3, 13, 23: Container body 4, 14, 24: Container bottom surface 5: Beverage concentrate 6: Liquid surface of beverage concentrate 7: Groove 8: Edge 9: Opening a: distance between opening and groove (deepest part) b: distance between opening and edge (farthest part) 11, 21: second container 12a, 12b: gripping part (handle)
15, 25: solvent for dilution 16, 26: liquid level of solvent for dilution 17: lid 18: edge of opening 23a: gripping part (dent)

Claims (5)

A first container having a capacity of 100 to 350 mL and containing a single use of the beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times;
A second container having a volume of 1 to 5 L capable of containing an amount obtained by multiplying the beverage concentrate by the dilution factor;
A beverage providing system comprising: The system of claim 1, wherein the opening area of the first container is no more than 10 cm ² .   The system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first container is shaped with a groove outside the opening.   The system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first container is shaped with a rim outside an opening.   The system according to claim 1, wherein the second container is a resin container.