US20150190010A1 - Method and device for brewing a beverage - Google Patents

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US20150190010A1
US20150190010A1 US14/408,623 US201314408623A US2015190010A1 US 20150190010 A1 US20150190010 A1 US 20150190010A1 US 201314408623 A US201314408623 A US 201314408623A US 2015190010 A1 US2015190010 A1 US 2015190010A1
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  • the present invention relates to a method and device for brewing a beverage.
  • the invention relates to infused beverages such as tea that are brewed in a device having an infusion chamber.
  • brewing devices which provide a convenient, rapid and consumer friendly way of brewing such beverages.
  • the beverage material is typically provided in a single use capsule or other container which is disposed of after brewing the beverage.
  • the capsule itself typically functions as the brewing chamber.
  • the volume of the capsule is normally less than that of the final beverage, so it is necessary for the brewing water to flow through the capsule. This is achieved by having a filter in the capsule so that the brewed beverage can be dispensed whilst the beverage material is retained, and is disposed of together with the capsule.
  • WO 2007/042485 discloses a device for preparing an infused beverage, having an infusion container for containing liquid. A cartridge containing tea leaves is introduced into a cavity in the device. The bottom part of the cartridge comprises a liquid-permeable filter. The infusion container and the cavity communicate with each other, so that when liquid is poured into the infusion container it flows to the cartridge. The tea leaves are thus immersed in the liquid and infusion takes place.
  • the cartridge has firstly to provide sufficient area for the filter to allow the beverage to be dispensed in a short time once brewing has taken place, and secondly to have sufficient volume to contain the spent tea leaves which swell during infusion, typically to around four times their dry volume.
  • the cartridge has to be relatively large. It also has to be sufficiently strong to support the weight of the spent tea leaves when it is removed from the device.
  • the cartridge has to be connectable to the infusion chamber in a liquid-impermeable manner, so that the beverage does not leak out, which in turn requires the cartridge to have at least a rigid lip or flange.
  • the cartridge needs to be made out of a material such as plastic or aluminium, and because of its size, a significant amount of this material is required.
  • this is undesirable from the point of view both of cost and environmental impact.
  • the present invention provides a method of preparing a beverage in a brewing device, the device comprising:
  • the present invention provides a brewing device, the device comprising
  • the capsule holder can perform the functions performed in the prior art by the capsule, and thus the functionality required of the capsule is significantly reduced. Firstly, since the beverage is filtered through the capsule holder, there is no need for the capsule to provide sufficient area for the filter; there is also no need to puncture or otherwise open the capsule on two opposite sides. Secondly, there is no need for the capsule to hold the spent tea leaves. Thirdly, the capsule does not need to form a water-tight connection with the infusion chamber. In fact, the capsule is immersed in the brewing liquid. Thus the capsule can be much smaller and can have thinner walls since it only needs to be large enough and strong enough to contain the dry tea leaves. Moreover, it can be made of non-rigid materials (for example paper) or could even be made of a soluble material which becomes part of the beverage, leaving no waste.
  • non-rigid materials for example paper
  • beverage refers to a substantially aqueous drinkable composition suitable for human consumption.
  • the beverage comprises at least 85% water by weight of the beverage, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably from 95 to 99.9%.
  • the beverage is a ‘tea-based beverage’, i.e. a beverage comprising at least 0.01% by weight tea solids.
  • the tea-based beverage comprises from 0.04 to 3%, more preferably from 0.06 to 2%, most preferably from 0.1 to 1% by weight tea solids.
  • infusible beverage material refers to a beverage ingredient that when steeped or soaked in an aqueous liquid releases certain soluble substances into the liquid, e.g. flavour and/or aroma molecules.
  • Preferred examples of infusible beverage materials are tea plant material, herb plant material, fruit pieces and/or flower material (e.g. petals).
  • flower material e.g. petals.
  • the term ‘tea’ refers to leaf and/or stem material from Camellia sinensis var. sinensis or Camellia sinensis var. assamica. It also includes rooibos obtained from Aspalathus linearis . ‘Tea’ is also intended to include the product of blending two or more of any of these teas.
  • the leaf material may be substantially fermented i.e. black tea, semi-fermented i.e. oolong tea, or substantially unfermented i.e. green tea.
  • the tea can be flavoured and/or spiced.
  • the infusible beverage material is dried and has a moisture content of less than 30 wt %, more preferably less than 20 wt % and most preferably from 0.1 to 10 wt %.
  • brewing refers to the addition of a liquid, particularly hot water, to an infusible beverage material thereby to form a beverage. Brewing may be carried out at any temperature, but preferably in the range of 80 to 95° C.
  • infusion chamber means a vessel which in which infusion of infusible beverage material takes place, and which is large enough both to allow the beverage material to move around in the liquid during infusion, and also to contain a substantial part, at least 75% of the volume of the final beverage.
  • infusion chamber therefore does not refer to capsules inside which brewing takes place (as is typically the case in coffee machines).
  • capsule is to be understood broadly, and includes cartridges, pods, and packages etc. Capsules may be made out of any suitable material, such as plastic or aluminium.
  • the term “capsule” includes packages/bags made of non-rigid materials, for example paper, card or a woven or non-woven material such as is used for tea bags. Capsules can also be made from materials which dissolve and/or disintegrate in water, e.g. rice paper, a soluble film or even from tea leaves.
  • FIG. 1 shows a brewing device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the functional main components of the device.
  • FIG. 3 shows the device of FIG. 1 with the capsule holder in its lowered position.
  • FIG. 4 shows the device as in FIG. 3 , but now with a capsule inserted into the capsule holder.
  • FIG. 5 shows the capsule holder removed from the device.
  • FIG. 6 shows a capsule
  • FIG. 7 shows a preferred embodiment with a piercing blade for opening the lid of the capsule.
  • FIG. 1 shows one non-limiting embodiment of a brewing device according to the invention.
  • the device 1 has a casing 2 with a front side 3 and a rear side 4 .
  • An infusion chamber 10 and a capsule holder 20 are located at the front side of the device.
  • the infusion chamber 10 has a bottom rim 12 which defines an opening in its lower side.
  • the infusion chamber may have an opening in its top side which is covered with a removable lid 15 , or it may be constructed as a vessel without an opening in its top side.
  • the capsule holder 20 is sized and shaped so as to receive a capsule.
  • the capsule holder 20 has a handle 22 and is located on a support 6 .
  • the capsule holder 20 is shown in position for brewing, i.e.
  • the infusion chamber 10 is supported and held in place by a manifold (not shown).
  • a water reservoir, heater, and pump (not shown) are located inside the rear 4 of the casing.
  • At the bottom of the front side 3 of the casing there is a tray 8 on which a cup 9 is placed when the beverage is dispensed.
  • a dispensing spout 7 is positioned beneath the capsule holder.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the main functional components of the device.
  • Water from the reservoir 50 is fed to the infusion chamber 10 via a water filter 52 , a water pump 54 , a heater 56 and a valve 57 .
  • the valve 57 controls the route the water takes between the heater 56 and the infusion chamber 10 .
  • the water is pumped to the infusion chamber 10 via the capsule 30 in order to brew a beverage 60 .
  • the valve 57 can re-direct the water such that it enters the brewing chamber 10 via a rinse head 18 in order to rinse and/or clean the brewing chamber 10 .
  • There is also an air pump 58 which can pump air to the infusion chamber, preferably via the capsule 30 which is located in the capsule holder 20 .
  • the spout 7 , cup 9 and tray 8 are located beneath the capsule holder 20 .
  • FIG. 3 shows the device of FIG. 1 with the capsule holder 20 lowered so that its upper rim 23 is separated from the bottom rim 12 of the infusion chamber.
  • the capsule holder 20 is removable from the support 6 so that a capsule can be inserted.
  • FIG. 4 shows the device with a capsule 30 inserted into the capsule holder 20 , which is in the lowered position.
  • FIG. 5 shows the capsule holder removed from the device 1 : (a) in a perspective view and (b) in cross-section.
  • the capsule holder 20 has a side wall 24 with an upper rim 23 .
  • the side wall 24 and base 26 define a cavity 27 .
  • a filter 25 is located inside the capsule holder.
  • Protrusions 28 support the capsule 30 inside the cavity 27 above the filter 25 .
  • Beneath the filter 25 is a passage 29 through which the beverage flows during dispensing and which is closed by a drain valve 21 during brewing.
  • the filter preferably consists of a fine mesh made for example of stainless steel. The mesh size must be sufficiently small to catch small pieces of beverage material but large enough to ensure that draining is not too slow.
  • the mesh size is from 100 to 500 microns, more preferably 150 to 300 microns.
  • the filter (when in its normal position in the device) is inclined to the horizontal at an angle of from 5 to 45°, preferably from 10 to 30°, such as about 20°. Having the filter at an angle to the horizontal has two advantages: firstly it presents a larger surface area, and hence increases the speed of draining. Secondly beverage material collects at the bottom of the sloped filter while leaving the upper part clear of beverage material so that the beverage drains freely through it.
  • FIG. 6 shows a capsule 30 .
  • the capsule 30 can be of any suitable design.
  • the capsule is formed by injection moulding or by thermoforming.
  • the capsule comprises a body part 31 and a lid 32 , the lid being attached to the body part so as to enclose the infusible beverage material 36 within the capsule.
  • the body part is preferably formed by injection moulding or by thermoforming, and the beverage material is subsequently enclosed within the capsule by attaching the lid to the body part.
  • the body part comprises a rim 33 , and the lid is attached to the body part around the rim, e.g. by heat-sealing.
  • the lid may be made of a thin film, such as foil.
  • the body part is preferably made from a water-impermeable material. Since the filter is not located in the capsule, there is no need to puncture or otherwise make an opening in the base of the capsule. This greatly simplifies the construction of the capsule as the body part can be e.g. injection moulded as a single piece, which only requires filling with beverage material, followed by covering with a lid.
  • the capsule can be made from materials conventionally used for beverage capsules, such as plastic or aluminium. However, it can also be made of non-rigid materials (for example paper, card or a woven or non-woven material such as is used for tea bags). The capsule could even be made wholly or partly of a material which itself is a beverage material. In this embodiment the capsule breaks up and/or dissolves during brewing.
  • the capsule could be made of rice paper, a soluble film or even from tea leaves that have been pressed or otherwise stuck together (in which case the capsule itself is the infusible beverage material).
  • the device functions as follows. With the capsule holder in its lowered position, the user removes the capsule holder from the support. A capsule containing infusible beverage material is placed into the cavity of the capsule holder and rests on the protrusions which hold it in the correct position.
  • the capsule holder is then replaced on the support.
  • the user then raises the support, for example by pressing a button on the device which activates an actuator.
  • the capsule holder travels vertically upwards until it connects with the infusion chamber, and forms a water tight seal.
  • the infusion chamber could move down towards the capsule holder.
  • ‘connecting the upper rim of the capsule holder to the bottom rim of the infusion chamber’ and ‘the upper rim is in connected to the bottom rim of the infusion chamber’ should be understood to mean that upper rim of the capsule holder and the bottom rim of the infusion chamber form a water-tight contact, so that the capsule holder and infusion chamber form a vessel in which the brewing liquid can be held while brewing takes place.
  • the capsule holder and infusion chamber may be connected by means of an intermediate member such as a gasket (for example a rubber or foam ring located on the upper rim of the capsule holder and/or the bottom rim of the infusion chamber) in order to provide a good seal.
  • a gasket for example a rubber or foam ring located on the upper rim of the capsule holder and/or the bottom rim of the infusion chamber
  • the infusion chamber and the capsule holder form an enclosed space when connected.
  • the device may have means for recognizing a capsule and/or reading information from a code on the capsule. This allows the capsule to be recognized by the device, so that the device can automatically set the parameters for the brewing operation, such as the brewing time, water temperature etc. It also allows the device to be programmed so that it only operates if the correct type of capsule is present. Thus a valid code signifies that an expected type of capsule is present, and an invalid code signifies an unexpected type of capsule, a capsule that has already been used or that no capsule is present.
  • the recognition system can be of any suitable type, such as mechanical interlocking between the capsule and the capsule holder; optical recognition (e.g. by means of colour, fluorescence or bar code), electrical, magnetic, radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip etc.
  • the code may be provided for example as a tag attached to the capsule. A tag is particularly suitable for a capsule which dissolves or breaks up during brewing.
  • the device may also have means for allowing the user to adjust the parameters of the brewing operation, such as the brewing time, the cup size etc.
  • the means may suitably consist of buttons or other inputs on the device, together with a control system.
  • the capsule preferably has a lid, which needs to be opened or removed in order to release the beverage material.
  • the lid is removed by the user before the capsule is inserted in to the device.
  • the lid is opened automatically by the device after the capsule is inserted into the capsule holder, e.g. as the upper rim of the capsule holder is connected to the bottom rim of the infusion chamber.
  • two openings are made in the lid, one to introduce liquid into the capsule and the other to release liquid and beverage material into the infusion chamber.
  • the capsule does not have a filter, there is no need to puncture or otherwise make an opening in the base of the capsule. This greatly simplifies the construction of the capsule.
  • the lid is opened by pushing it against one or more static opening members when the capsule holder travels upwards to connect with the bottom rim of the infusion chamber.
  • the lid 32 is pushed against a static opening member 40 located on the infusion chamber manifold 16 .
  • the function of the member is to create an opening in the lid in order to release liquid and beverage material. This can be achieved by a member with a sharp edge which cuts or punctures the lid.
  • the lid may have pre-formed weaknesses, such as perforations 34 which reduce the force required to open it.
  • the member 40 can be blunt, for example a wire.
  • the member is angled or has a sloped rear part 41 so that as it moves into the capsule, the flap formed by opening the lid is pushed away from the opening and held out of the way whilst the beverage material is released from the capsule.
  • a second opening for introducing liquid into the capsule is made by pushing the lid against a static needle 42 consisting of a tube with a pointed end.
  • the needle 42 pierces the lid.
  • Water is then pumped from the reservoir to the heater, which is preferably a flow-though heater.
  • the resulting hot water (and optionally steam) is then pumped to the capsule and enters it through the needle.
  • the influx of hot water pushes the infusible beverage material out from the capsule through the opening made by the opening member 40 and into the infusion chamber 10 .
  • the heater and pump are controlled so that the target brew temperature (which is typically in the range 80° C. to 95° C.) is achieved in the infusion chamber.
  • the water flow rate is in the range of 200 to 400 ml/min, and the volume of water is 150 to 300 ml, depending on the desired size of the beverage.
  • the infusion chamber 10 is made of transparent material such as glass, perspex, pyrex, etc., so that the user can see the motion of the infusible beverage material (such as tea leaves) whilst the beverage is brewing.
  • Air may be pumped into the capsule holder 20 or directly into the infusion chamber 10 to create bubbles in the water and thereby agitate the beverage material. This not only enhances the visual appearance, but also aids infusion and helps to prevent the beverage material from sticking to the sides of the infusion chamber.
  • the introduction of air releases aroma which can optionally be vented via a tube, which for example, has an outlet near to the dispensing spout, thereby providing the user with the aroma of tea during brewing.
  • the brewing time which typically ranges from 10 to 120 seconds, is preferably set by user input and/or information read from the capsule.
  • the drain valve 21 located in the base of the capsule holder 20 is opened, allowing the beverage to drain from the infusion chamber.
  • the opening of the drain valve is controlled automatically by the machine.
  • the beverage flows from the infusion chamber through the filter 25 located in the capsule holder below the capsule, then through the passage 29 , and finally into a cup 9 which the user has already placed onto the tray 8 . Tea material is prevented from entering the cup 9 by the filter 25 .
  • the beverage follows an arc, similar to that of tea poured from the spout of a tea pot. This enhances the “theatre” provided by the machine for the user, and also emphasizes the “tea-ness” of the beverage, as distinct from coffee making machines.
  • the infusible material and/or beverage residue may be rinsed from the wall of the brew chamber with further hot water.
  • the rinsing water is introduced through rotating rinse jets 18 located near the top of the infusion chamber. Better rinsing is achieved by rotating rinse jets than static ones.
  • rinsing takes place immediately after the beverage has been dispensed, and the rinse water is also dispensed into the cup and becomes part of the beverage. This removes the need for separate disposal of the rinse water.
  • the rinse water provides around 15-30% of the total volume of the beverage, i.e. the volume of rinse water used is around 50 ml.
  • the user lowers the capsule holder and removes it from the support, using the handle 22 .
  • the used capsule and spent tea leaves are then disposed of, and the capsule holder can be rinsed. Since the capsule holder is removable from the brewing device, it is easy to clean.
  • the capsule holder is then returned to the support, ready for the next use.
  • the device can be cleaned, for example by running a rinse cycle with no beverage material or by running a cycle with a specific capsule containing a cleaning material, for example sodium percarbonate.
  • a cleaning material for example sodium percarbonate.

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