| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention is an espresso brewing apparatus (100) and method. The espresso brewing apparatus (100) includes a hot water vessel (208), configured to receive hot water from an external hot water dispenser (700). The espresso brewing apparatus (100) also comprises a spring mechanism (201), which is configured to store potential energy, and is mechanically coupled to a piston (211). The piston (211) applies pressure to the hot water stored in the hot water vessel (208), when the spring mechanism (201) is actuated. The hot water vessel (208) comprises a hollow needle (209), located at its bottom. The hollow needle (209) is configured to puncture a coffee capsule (10), positioned inside a capsule holder (600), when the capsule (10) is forced against the needle (209). The capsule holder (600) is configured to rupture the capsule (10) then the hot water is injected into the capsule (10). The capsule holder (600) also contains holes (603) through which the espresso exits the holder (600). The espresso brewing apparatus is configured to be easily attached to a standard hot water dispenser (700).</p> |
