DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE

摘要

A capsule holder (20) for receiving a capsule (30) containing tea material, adapted for use with an automated beverage brewing device, the holder comprising a filter (25) for permitting the passage of prepared beverage but preventing the passage of unwanted coarse solid tea material, an inlet for receiving infused beverage above the filter, a means for supporting a capsule within the capsule holder, a chamber (70) beneath the filter (25) into which strained beverage passes during use, the chamber (70) having an outlet (21, 29) for dispensing the prepared beverage, characterised in that, the chamber (70) and the space above the filter (25) are in gaseous communication by means of at least one channel (27, 76).

主权项

1. An automated beverage brewing device (1) comprising an infusion chamber (10), at the base of which is a capsule holder for supporting a capsule comprising infusible material, means for introducing liquid into the capsule so that the liquid and tea material can mix and flow into the infusion chamber so as to brew the beverage, a filter (25) for permitting the passage of infused beverage but preventing the passage of unwanted solid particulate material, a chamber (70) beneath the filter (25) into which strained beverage passes during use, the chamber (70) having an outlet (21,29) for dispensing the prepared beverage characterized in that, the chamber (70) and the space above the filter (25) are in gaseous communication by means of at least one channel (27,76).