METHOD, DEVICE AND CAPSULE FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE

摘要

A method of preparing a tea beverage in a brewing device is provided, the device comprising an infusion chamber with a bottom rim which defmes an opening; a capsule holder for receiving a capsule, the capsule holder comprising a filter and an openable and closable passage; the method comprising: inserting a capsule into the capsule holder; connecting the capsule holder to the infusion chamber; introducing liquid into the capsule so that the liquid and tea material mix and flow into the infusion chamber and brew the beverage; and then opening the passage to allow the beverage to flow from the infusion chamber through the filter and out through the passage. A capsule containing tea material for use in the method is also provided, the capsule comprising a body part, which is a single, impermeable piece which defines a cavity with a volume of from 10 to 24 cm3.

主权项

1. A method of preparing a tea-based beverage in a brewing device (1), the device comprising:
an infusion chamber (10) with a bottom rim (12) which defines an opening; a capsule holder (20) for receiving a capsule (30), the capsule holder comprising a sidewall (24) having an upper rim (23), a filter (25) and an openable and closable passage (29) on the opposite side of the filter from the upper rim; the method comprising the steps of: a) inserting a capsule (30) containing tea material into the capsule holder (20); b) connecting the upper rim (23) of the capsule holder (20) to the bottom rim (12) of the infusion chamber (10); c) introducing liquid into the capsule (30) and releasing the tea material from the capsule so that the liquid and tea material mix and flow into the infusion chamber (10) so as to brew the beverage; d) after brewing has taken place, opening the passage (29) in the capsule holder (20) to allow the beverage to flow from the infusion chamber (10) through the filter (25) and out through the passage.