JP2020171273A - 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 bottles have been developed and marketed. For example, in a packaged tea beverage, tea leaves are generally extracted with an aqueous solvent such as water to obtain a tea extract, and the concentration of this tea extract is adjusted to a drinking concentration, and then cans, PET bottles, etc. It is sold in a sealed container.

Tea drinks and coffee drinks are drunk by a large number of people in a family or group, and are often drunk in a day. In addition, due to growing health consciousness, many packaged beverages such as green tea and coffee containing polyphenols and barley tea containing minerals without caffeine are also sold.

Many packaged beverages on the market are of the so-called RTD (Ready to Drink) type, which are sold as they are. 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 a problem in both stores and homes.

Patent Document 1 has developed a coffee concentrated beverage containing aloe, which can be diluted 10 times or more when drinking to prepare a beverage. Also, looking at the market, potion-type coffee concentrates and the like are on sale. For example, a 20 mL portion-type coffee concentrate can be drunk by pouring it into a glass together with about 150 mL of water and stirring well, so that storage space can be saved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-350592

However, although space saving can be achieved with a small-volume portion-type packaged beverage concentrate such as 20 mL, the amount (volume) of each liquid is small, so that it is sufficient when added with a solvent for dilution such as water. It is not possible to secure a sufficient flow velocity, which causes problems in dispersibility and time required for mixing.

Further, when the beverage concentrate is contained in a small-capacity portion type container, the dilution ratio is too high, so that deterioration during storage is greatly affected.

On the other hand, if the volume of the packaged beverage concentrate becomes too large, such as 500 mL, discontinuous bubbles are generated in the container at the time of charging in the normally used 500 mL container (PET bottle), and the bottle is poured out in a pulsed manner. Therefore, the flow velocity may be reduced or dripping (a phenomenon in which the poured liquid spills out along the outer wall surface of the container mouth) may occur.

It is found that such a problem is a new problem that arises when trying to provide a concentrated solution for preparing a large amount such as 1 L to 5 L for home use or group use in a container at one time. It was issued. Although packaged beverage concentrates are being marketed, the specific problems mentioned above have not been fully investigated.

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

As a result of diligent studies on the above problems, the present inventors can adjust the dilution ratio of the beverage concentrate for one-time use and the amount (volume) thereof, and prepare a large amount such as 1 L to 5 L at a time. The present invention was completed by conceiving a method of using it in combination with a container.

That is, the above-mentioned problems are achieved by the present invention having the following effects, and in one embodiment, the present invention contains a single-use portion of the beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times. A beverage providing system comprising a first container having a capacity of 100 to 350 mL and a second container having a capacity of 1 to 5 L capable of accommodating the beverage concentrate multiplied by the dilution ratio. is there.

According to the beverage serving system of the present invention, the volume of the single-use beverage concentrate contained in the first container is 100 to 350 mL, so that the second container having a capacity of 1 L to 5 L can be used with water or the like. When mixing, a sufficient flow velocity at the time of adding the beverage concentrate can be obtained, and the beverage can be 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 single-use beverage concentrate contained in the first container becomes too large, such as 500 mL, discontinuous bubbles will be generated in the container at the time of charging in the normally used 500 mL container (PET bottle). , Because it is poured out in a pulsed manner, the flow velocity may be reduced and dripping (a phenomenon in which the poured liquid is spilled along the outer wall surface of the container mouth) may occur. In the case of the provided system, since the volume of the beverage concentrate is 350 mL or less, discontinuous bubbles are less likely to be generated in the container at the time of charging if the container shape is normally used.

Further, according to the providing system of the present invention, the volume of the single-use beverage concentrate contained in the first container is 100 to 350 mL, and the dilution ratio is adjusted to 30 times or less, so that the beverage is being stored. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the.

In a preferred embodiment 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 tilted vigorously to pour out the beverage concentrate at a time, and with water or the like. From the viewpoint of efficiently dispersing by the impact at the time of contact, it is preferable in that the flow velocity at the time of pouring can be increased.

In the present specification, the "opening of the first container" means a spout provided for pouring out a beverage concentrate, and its shape is not limited. For example, among can containers, so-called short cans have an opening opened by a pull-top tab, and PET bottle containers or standing pouch containers are opened by opening the cap. It has an opening.

Further, since the opening area of the first container is adjusted to 10 cm ² or less, it is preferable in that it is possible to suppress the scattering of the scent component contained in the beverage concentrate when pouring out the beverage concentrate. Is.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first container has a shape having a groove on the outside of the opening.
When the first container has a shape having a groove on the outside of the opening, it is preferable in that the dripping can be suppressed when the first container is tilted and the beverage concentrate is poured out at one time.

If dripping occurs in the state of the beverage concentrate before dilution, it has a great influence on the concentration of the beverage after dilution. By suppressing dripping, the concentration becomes constant when the beverage is repeatedly served, and the reproducibility of the flavor can be maintained.

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

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

In a preferred embodiment 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 transparently or translucently, so that when pouring water for dilution or the like, the liquid level is raised from the outside of the second container. It is suitable because it can be easily visually recognized.

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

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a state in which a single-use beverage concentrate is contained in a first container according to the present invention, filling the storage portion. It is a top view which shows an example of the 1st container which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows an example of the 2nd container. It is a front view which shows another example of the 2nd container. A photograph showing an example in which a single-use tea beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times is stored in a can container, and the amount multiplied by the dilution ratio is poured into a container that can be stored and mixed with water. It is an image diagram.

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

[Beverage serving system]
The beverage serving system of the present invention comprises a first container having a capacity of 100 to 350 mL, which fills and accommodates a single-use beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times, and the beverage. It is provided with a second container having a capacity of 1 to 5 L that can accommodate the concentrated solution multiplied by the dilution ratio.
The beverage providing system according to the present invention is a combination of the first container and the second container, but both may be sold together or separately for sale. ..

[First container]
The first container is filled with a single-use portion of the beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times to fill the container. As the first container, a known container form such as a can container, a PET bottle, a standing pouch, a paper pack, or a bottle is used, and is not particularly limited. The volume can be 100 to 350 mL, and from the viewpoint of increasing the flow rate when pouring out the beverage concentrate, can containers, PET bottles, and paper packs are preferable, and can containers are more preferable.
In one embodiment, the present invention is one in which a single use of a beverage concentrate used at a dilution factor of 5 to 30 times accommodates the container of the first container, which is the above-mentioned beverage. Used in combination with a second container in the serving system.

The material of the first container may be a material used in a known commercially available product or a combination of these materials as appropriate, and is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include metal, resin, paper, and glass. .. The material of the first container is preferably metal or resin from the viewpoint of preventing dripping, preferably aluminum (including aluminum foil) or steel as the metal, and PET (polypropylene terephthalate) as the resin. ), PE (polypropylene), PP (polypropylene), LDPE (low density polyethylene), CPP (non-stretched polypropylene), OPP (biaxially stretched polypropylene), PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride), KOP (PVDC coated OPP), NY ( Group consisting of (nylon), ONY (biaxially stretched nylon), KONY (PVDC coated ONY), EVOH (ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer), PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), and MXD (MXD6 nylon (methoxylylen azibamide)) At least one selected from the above is preferable. The material of the first container is more preferably metal from the viewpoint of preventing dripping from the viewpoint of high surface tension and from the viewpoint of sealing property and impermeable to light and oxygen, and aluminum (aluminum foil is used. Included) or steel is more preferred, and steel is particularly preferred.

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

FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of an embodiment of the first container. The container 1 is assumed to be a columnar container capable of accommodating about 200 mL of a beverage concentrate, but is not limited in its shape and capacity. In the container 1, a storage portion is composed of an upper surface 2, a body portion 3, and a bottom surface 4. In the case of the container 1, it is preferable that the dimensions are adjusted so that the upper surface 2 and the bottom surface 4 are fitted together, which is preferable from the viewpoint of space saving.

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

Inside the container 1, the beverage concentrate 5 fills the storage portion and is stored. In the present specification, "filling and accommodating the accommodating portion" means that the accommodating portion is sufficiently filled so that the beverage concentrate 5 can be used, and the maximum volume of the accommodating portion is not necessarily the maximum volume. 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 container is filled with the beverage concentrate 5 and 88 to 95% is filled with the beverage concentrate 5. More preferred. In FIG. 1, the liquid level 6 of the beverage concentrate 5 is shown as an example in which the beverage concentrate 5 is contained by filling the accommodating portion.

FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the container 1. As shown in FIG. 2, an opening 9 is formed on 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 effect of the present invention is obtained, but from the viewpoint of increasing the flow velocity when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out at one time by tilting the first container vigorously. , It is preferable that the upper surface 2 is not the central portion but the peripheral portion. The shape of the opening 9 can be a shape that allows the beverage concentrate to be poured out, but from the viewpoint of increasing the flow velocity when the container is tilted to pour out the beverage concentrate 5, and the beverage concentrate 5 From the viewpoint of suppressing 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 tilted.

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

In the present invention, the opening area of the first container is 10 cm ² or less. The opening of the first container from the viewpoint of increasing the flow velocity when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out at one time by tilting the first container vigorously and from the viewpoint of suppressing the scattering of the scent component contained in the beverage concentrate 5. The area is preferably 8 cm ² or less, more preferably 6 cm ² or less, and even more preferably 4 cm ² or less.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a groove 7 (the dotted line in FIG. 2 indicates the deepest portion of the groove) is provided on the outside of the opening 9 of the container 1. The groove 7 on the outside of the opening 9 is preferably provided in at least a part of the flow path when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out from the opening 9. The groove 7 on the outside of the opening 9 preferably extends in the vertical direction at a portion intersecting the direction of the flow path when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out from the opening 9. In FIG. 2, the groove 7 is in the vertical direction (tangential direction) at the point where it intersects with the direction of the flow path when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out from the opening 9, and the circular top plate forming 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 on the outside of the opening 9 of the container 1 (indicated by diagonal lines in FIG. 2). The outer edge 8 of the opening 9 is preferably provided in at least a part of the flow path when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out from the opening 9. The edge 8 has a structure that protrudes from the body 3 of the container 1 to prevent the edge 8 from coming into direct contact with the body 3 when the beverage concentrate 5 is poured out, and travels along the body 3. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of dripping.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the distance (a) between the opening 9 of the container 1 (the farthest part with respect to the center of the upper surface 2) and the deepest part of the groove 7 is as long as the effect of the present invention is exhibited. Although not particularly limited, it is preferably 1 to 10 mm, more preferably 1 to 8 mm, and 2 to 6 mm from the viewpoint of increasing the flow velocity when the beverage concentrate is poured out at one time by tilting the first container vigorously. Is more preferable.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the distance (b) between the opening 9 of the container 1 (the farthest part with respect to the center of the upper surface 2) and the farthest part of the edge 8 is as long as the effect of the present invention is exhibited. Although not particularly limited, it is preferably 3 to 10 mm, more preferably 3 to 9 mm, and 4 to 9 mm, from the viewpoint of increasing the flow velocity when the first container is vigorously tilted to pour out the beverage concentrate at one time. 8 mm is more preferable.

(Beverage concentrate)
As used herein, the term "beverage concentrate" refers to a liquid obtained by concentrating beverages such as barley tea, green tea, black tea, and coffee. The type of beverage is not particularly limited as long as it is used for drinking, and beverages made mainly of grains such as barley tea beverages; tea beverages made from tea trees such as green tea and black tea beverages; coffee such as coffee beverages. Beverages made from beans can be mentioned.

In beverages using cereals as the main raw material, cereal raw materials such as wheat, barley, rye, adlay, oats, rice, corn, morokoshi, millet, barnyard millet, and millet can be used as the main raw materials. Among the beverages made from cereals, those using barley as the main raw material are preferable, and those using six-row barley and / or two-row barley as the 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 the raw material for cereals such as barley. Other raw materials are not particularly limited as long as they can be blended as beverages, but for example, amaranth, quinoa, nanbankibi, mozuku, licorice, hass, perilla, pine, sesame, rosemary, mulberry, ketsumeishi, soybeans, kelp, etc. Reishi, Kumasasa, Kaki, Sesame, Red flower, Amaranth, Chenpi, Guava, Aloe, Gymnema, Tochu, Dokudami, Chicory, Evening primrose, Loquat, etc. By blending these other raw materials, various mixed teas can be produced.

A known method can be used as a method for producing a beverage using cereals as a main raw material, and the method is not particularly limited. However, one or more of the above-mentioned cereal raw materials and other raw materials are selected and roasted. Later, by extracting with an aqueous solvent, a liquid beverage containing a cereal extract can be obtained.

In the present specification, the term "tea beverage" refers to tea plant (scientific name: Camellia sinensi).
s) Teas such as green tea, black tea, oolong tea, and puar tea produced mainly using leaves and stems, these teas are the main raw materials, and brown rice, wheat, and other various plant raw materials are blended, or , A liquid beverage containing tea extract obtained by extracting raw materials such as leaves, stems, underground stems, roots, flowers, fruits of various plants other than tea plants, and blends of them with an aqueous solvent. ..

Tea beverages include non-fermented tea (green tea, etc.), semi-fermented tea (oolong tea, etc.), fermented tea (black tea, etc.), and specifically, steamed sencha, bancha, roasted tea, tamaro, kabuse tea, jincha, etc. Non-fermented tea (green tea); Unfermented tea such as Ureshino tea, Aoyagi tea, Kama-sencha such as various Chinese teas; Semi-fermented tea such as packaged tea, Tetsukannon tea, oolong tea; Examples of teas such as fermented tea such as black tea can be mentioned.

The tea leaves are not limited as long as they can be extracted and drunk, and leaves, stems and the like can be used as appropriate. In addition, its morphology is not limited to perilla or powder. The tea beverages of the present invention are preferably oolong tea and black tea.

In the present invention, the "coffee beverage" means a beverage produced by using coffee as a raw material unless otherwise specified.

The cultivated tree species of the raw coffee beans are not particularly limited, and examples thereof include Arabica, Robusta, and Coffea liberica, and the variety names are not particularly limited, such as Mocha, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Blue Mountain, Kona, Mandelin, Kirimanjaro, etc. can be mentioned. The degree of roasting (light roasting, medium roasting, and deep roasting are basically expressed in three stages) 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 obtained from the above-mentioned various raw materials, or a non-concentrated extract extracted from the above-mentioned various 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 evaporation concentrator can be adopted. Usually, the concentration is carried out so that the soluble solid content concentration (Brix) is 1 or more, preferably 2 or more, and more preferably 3 or more.

The beverage concentrate is contained in a single-use portion used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times, filling the storage 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 one time, the beverage concentrate is easily dispersed in the solvent for dilution, the time required for mixing is shortened, and the mixture is mixed. 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 Madra or the like is performed. Further, according to this dilution ratio, it is suitable from the viewpoint of one-time use, space saving, and convenience at the time of 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 other embodiments, the dilution ratios are 5-25 times, 5-20 times, 5-14 times, 5-12 times, 5-10 times, 7-30 times, 7-25 times, 7-20 times. , 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 that can accommodate the amount obtained by multiplying the beverage concentrate by the dilution ratio.

The shape of the second container is not particularly limited as long as it can accommodate 1 to 5 L of water or the like, but it is preferably a shape that can be easily poured into a glass. Specifically, for the convenience of lifting a 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 used. , It is preferable that the shape and outer diameter are easy to hold by hand, and it is more preferable to have a grip portion on the body or lid of the container, or to have a recessed portion on the body of the container for holding by hand. preferable. Further, the second container preferably has an edge (also referred to as a guide) on the outside of the opening from the viewpoint of ease of pouring.
In one embodiment, the present invention can contain a beverage obtained by diluting the beverage concentrate contained in the first container for use in combination with the first container in the beverage serving system described above. It is a beverage container having a capacity of 5 L.

The material of the second container is not particularly limited, but from the viewpoint of transparency (including translucency), a resin container is preferable. 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, At least one selected from the group consisting of and PP is more preferable. 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 utilized.

(Solvent for dilution)
The solvent used in the beverage providing system of the present invention is appropriately selected depending on the type of 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 and the like. An appropriate amount of solvent is contained in the second container so that the amount obtained by multiplying the beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times by the dilution ratio is 0.5 L or more. In another embodiment, when cooling with ice, a second container may contain a reduced amount of solvent in the volume of ice.

In FIG. 3, the container 11 is assumed to be a polypropylene or polyethylene container (capacity: about 1 L to about 2 L) that is commercially available in supermarkets, specialty stores, 100 yen uniform, 300 yen uniform, and 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 thereof, and a housing portion is formed by these.

In the case of polypropylene or polyethylene containers, only the container is often sold at a relatively low price, and it is large, such as 1L or 2L, according to your preference such as design (shape and color) and durability. It is suitable from the viewpoint that a container having a capacity is easily available. Further, a container made of polypropylene or polyethylene is suitable because it can be used repeatedly at home or the like. Since a polypropylene or polyethylene container can be manufactured to be transparent to translucent, it is also suitable in terms of 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. The provision of an edge at the opening 18 is preferable from the viewpoint of ease of pouring when serving the prepared beverage. In FIG. 3, the edge of the opening 18 has a structure protruding with respect to the body portion 13 of the container 11.

Further, grip portions 12a and 12b are provided on the lid portion 17 and / or the body portion 13 of the container 11. Since the grip portion 12a is provided above the lid portion 17, it is suitable from the viewpoint that the container 11 can be easily taken out, for example, when stored in a refrigerator. Further, since the grip portion 12b is provided on the side of the body portion 13, it is suitable from the viewpoint of easy pouring when the prepared beverage is provided.

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

In FIG. 4, the container 21 is assumed to be a commercially available PET bottle container (capacity: about 1 L to about 2 L). In the PET bottle container 21, the storage portion is composed of the upper surface 22, the body portion 23, and the bottom surface 24.

In the case of PET bottle containers, there are many commercially available products containing water or the like as contents, which is suitable from the viewpoint that large-capacity products such as 1L and 2L are easily available. It is also suitable because it is possible to recycle and use PET bottles after use at home or the like. Since the body portion 23 is formed with a recess 23a as a grip portion, it is suitable for holding the PET bottle container 21 with one hand.

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

[Use of provided system]
In an example of how to use the beverage serving system, a single use (190 mL) of a beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times fills the container and is stored, as shown in 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 beverage concentrate 5 contained in the container 1 with the solvent in the container 11 or the container 21 of the PET bottle container 21. The order of mixing is not particularly limited as long as the effect of the present invention is obtained, but it is better to pour the beverage concentrate 5 from the first container in the state where the solvent is present in the container 11 or the container 21 of the PET bottle container 21. It is suitable from the viewpoint of dispersibility of the beverage concentrate 5.

Test Example 1
FIG. 5 shows, as an example of the beverage serving system of the present invention, from a can container (capacity: 200 mL, made of steel) that accommodates a single-use beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 10 times in a container. In a resin container (capacity: 2L, made of polypropylene (PP)) that can accommodate 2L of water,
It is a photograph which shows the state at each stage which a beverage concentrate was poured and mixed with water.

The can container is provided with a substantially circular opening at the edge of the upper surface of the container, and its area is 2.6 cm ² . A circular groove is provided along the outer circumference of the upper surface of the container 3 mm outside the opening. Further, an edge is provided 6 mm outside the opening.

Use commercial barley tea powder (freeze-dried barley tea extract, 100% barley tea) as the beverage concentrate, adjust with water so that Brix is 3.2, and use the above 200 mL volume. It was housed in a can container.

As shown in FIG. 5, a first container for accommodating a single-use portion of the barley tea beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times and the barley tea beverage concentrate multiplied by the dilution ratio. By using it in combination with a second container with a capacity of 1 to 5 L that can accommodate the amount of barley tea, a sufficient flow velocity at the time of adding the barley tea beverage concentrate can be obtained, and it is efficiently dispersed by the impact when it comes into contact with water. , It was confirmed that the beverage can be easily prepared. Further, according to the beverage providing system of the present invention, it was confirmed that the generation of discontinuous bubbles in the first container, the pulsation due to the generation of the bubbles, and the generation of dripping were suppressed.

Test Example 2
As an example of the beverage providing system of the present invention, a PET bottle container (capacity: 200 mL) for accommodating a single-use beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 10 times in a container and 2 L, which is the same as in Test Example 1. A resin container capable of containing the water used in the above was used. An opening of 6.2 cm ² is provided in the upper part of the PET bottle container. As the beverage concentrate, the barley tea beverage concentrate having a Brix of 3.2 prepared in Test Example 1 was used and contained in the above-mentioned 200 mL PET bottle container.

Similar to Test Example 1, the beverage concentrate was poured into a resin container capable of containing 2 L of water from a PET bottle container containing a single-use portion of the barley tea beverage concentrate and mixed with water. The height when tilting the PET bottle container (the height from the upper part of the liquid level of the water contained in the 2L 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 portion of the barley tea beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 5 to 30 times and the barley tea beverage concentrate are contained. By using the barley tea beverage concentrate in combination with a second container having a capacity of 1 to 5 L, which can accommodate the amount multiplied by the dilution ratio, a sufficient flow velocity at the time of adding the barley tea beverage concentrate can be obtained, and when it comes into contact with water. It was confirmed that the beverage was efficiently dispersed by impact and the beverage could be easily prepared. Further, according to the beverage serving system of the present invention, it was confirmed that the generation of discontinuous bubbles in the first container, the pulsation due to the generation of the bubbles, and the generation of dripping were suppressed. Compared with Test Example 1, some dripping was confirmed.

Test Example 3
As shown in Table 1, a PET bottle container (capacity 900 mL) that stores a single-use beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 3.3 times in the storage unit and a resin container that can store 3 L of water. Was used. An opening of 11.3 cm ² is provided in the upper part of the PET bottle container. As the beverage concentrate, the barley tea powder used in Test Example 1 was used, adjusted with water so that Brix was 1.1 for a single use, and contained in the 900 mL capacity PET bottle container.

Similar to Test Example 1, the beverage concentrate was poured into a resin container capable of accommodating 3 L of water from a PET bottle container containing a single-use portion of the barley tea beverage concentrate and mixed with water. The height when tilting the PET bottle container (the height from the upper part of the liquid level of the water contained in the 2L container) was set to be the same as that in Test Example 1.

When the barley tea beverage concentrate was put into the second container from the first container, discontinuous bubbles were generated in the first container, and there was pulsation due to the generation of the bubbles, which was compared with Test Examples 1 and 2. And the flow velocity seemed to be slow. In addition, the occurrence of spillage and dripping was confirmed by the above pulsation.

Test Example 4
As shown in Table 1, a portion-type resin container (capacity: 20 mL) that accommodates a single-use beverage concentrate used at a dilution ratio of 50 times and a resin container that can accommodate 1 L of water. Was used. The entire upper surface of the potion container has 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, adjusted with water so that Brix was 16 for a single use, and stored in the above portion container.

The beverage concentrate was poured into a resin container capable of accommodating 1 L of water from the portion container containing the single-use portion of the barley tea beverage concentrate and mixed with water. The height when the potion container was tilted (the height from the upper part of the liquid level of the water contained in the 1 L container) was set to be the same as that in Test Example 1.

The flow velocity at the time of adding the barley tea beverage concentrate was insufficient, and it could not be sufficiently dispersed due to the impact when it came into contact with the water contained in the second container.

1: First container 2, 22: Top surface of container 3, 13, 23: Body of container 4, 14, 24: Bottom of container 5: Beverage concentrate 6: Level 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 with a capacity of 100 to 350 mL containing a single use of the beverage concentrate used at a dilution factor of 5 to 30 times.
A beverage providing system comprising a second container having a capacity of 1 to 5 L capable of accommodating the beverage concentrate multiplied by the dilution ratio. The system according to claim 1, wherein the opening area of the first container is 10 cm ² or less. The system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first container has a shape having a groove on the outside of the opening. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first container has a shape having an edge on the outside of the opening. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second container is a resin container.