TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED BEVERAGE BREWING
First Claim
1. A method for brewing beverages at a desired temperature, the method comprising:
- receiving a liquid of a first temperature from a reservoir;
determining an amount of additional liquid of a second temperature required to cool the received liquid to the desired temperature;
mixing the received liquid with the determined amount of additional liquid;
transporting the mixed liquid to a brew chamber containing a flavor base; and
removing from the brew chamber a beverage brewed from the mixed liquid and the flavor base.
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Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the brewing of beverages from a liquid, such as water, and a flavor base, such as tea, cocoa, or coffee. Specifically, aspects of the present disclosure enable the brewing of beverages with a level of precision that can yield a uniform taste from cup to cup, and at a rapid rate. In one embodiment, a liquid is heated in a reservoir to a predetermined temperature. Prior to brewing a beverage with the liquid, the liquid may be passed through a temperature control unit to cool the liquid to a desired brewing temperature. By utilizing such a temperature control unit, the brewing temperature can be varied on a per-beverage basis. Moreover, utilization of a temperature control unit can enable the liquid to be brought to a desired brewing temperature relatively rapidly.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for brewing beverages at a desired temperature, the method comprising:
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receiving a liquid of a first temperature from a reservoir; determining an amount of additional liquid of a second temperature required to cool the received liquid to the desired temperature; mixing the received liquid with the determined amount of additional liquid; transporting the mixed liquid to a brew chamber containing a flavor base; and removing from the brew chamber a beverage brewed from the mixed liquid and the flavor base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A machine for brewing beverages, the machine comprising:
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a brew chamber having an opening to receive a flavor base; a reservoir to heat liquid to a first predetermined temperature, and to provide the heated liquid to the brew chamber; a temperature control unit disposed between the reservoir and the brew chamber and operable to cool the liquid from the reservoir to a second predetermined temperature; and a piston disposed in the chamber and operable to force a beverage brewed from the liquid and the flavor base out of the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for brewing beverages at a desired temperature, the method comprising:
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receiving a liquid of a first temperature from a reservoir; passing the liquid through a temperature control unit operable to cool the liquid from the reservoir to a second temperature; transporting the liquid to a brew chamber containing a flavor base; and removing from the brew chamber a beverage brewed from the liquid and the flavor base. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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