The present invention relates to an anti-respiratory virus composition, especially to a tea composition, and provides a natural composition having efficacy for treating and preventing respiratory virus-related diseases.

A gold leaf processing device separates gold leaf from a gold leaf fabric having a first base material attached thereto, and attaches the separated gold leaf to a second base material, the gold leaf processing device comprising: a gold leaf attaching part which dips the gold leaf fabric in an aqueous solution to allow the first base material to be sunk and separated from the gold leaf, and attaches the second base material to the gold leaf remaining, in a floating state, on the surface of the aqueous solution; and a gold leaf fabric transfer part which transfers the gold leaf fabric to the gold leaf attaching part. An associated method of using the device is also provided.

A method for preparing beverages by extraction, employing high-pressure processing (HPP), for the bulk production of enriched beverages, ready for consumption and with an extended useful life. The method uses high hydrostatic pressures to perform a solid-liquid extraction and/or infusion (e.g. cold infusion) with an improved extraction rate and/or yield, and simultaneously inactivating spoilage and pathogenic micro-organisms to increase its safety and useful life. The method includes placing a mix (8) of solids and liquids in a bag (3) located within a vessel (4) and pressurising same to a pre-set pressure (up to 800 MPa) and maintaining said pressure (10) for a pre-set period of time. The method includes the subsequent depressurisation of the vessel (11) and the removal of the mix from the bag (12), filtering the same under ultra-clean conditions (13), thus obtaining a safe, particle-free beverage, enriched with the extracted compounds of interest.

A method of making a beverage includes adding one or more other ingredients to hydrolyzed protein to form the beverage, which is clear, shelf-stable, and high protein and has a neutral pH and an energy content of at least about 100 kcal per 240 ml of the beverage. Optionally the hydrolyzed protein is obtained by subjecting protein to a protease. In some embodiments, the high protein is at least about 15 g or at least about 20 g of protein/100 kcal, and in some embodiments the energy content is at least about 150 kcal/240 ml or at least about 200 kcal/240 ml. Other aspects are directed to the resultant beverage, a method of producing a high protein beverage containing hydrolyzed protein, a method of increasing transparency in a high protein beverage containing hydrolyzed protein, and a method of providing nutrition to an individual.

A method of making a beverage includes adding one or more other ingredients to hydrolyzed protein to form the beverage, which is clear, shelf-stable, and high protein and has a neutral pH and an energy content of at least about 100 kcal per 240 ml of the beverage. Optionally the hydrolyzed protein is obtained by subjecting protein to a protease. In some embodiments, the high protein is at least about 15 g or at least about 20 g of protein/100 kcal, and in some embodiments the energy content is at least about 150 kcal/240 ml or at least about 200 kcal/240 ml. Other aspects are directed to the resultant beverage, a method of producing a high protein beverage containing hydrolyzed protein, a method of increasing transparency in a high protein beverage containing hydrolyzed protein, and a method of providing nutrition to an individual.

A system and method to prepare and dispense a N.sub.2 or N.sub.2/CO.sub.2 gas infused chilled beverage is provided. The beverage may be any non-carbonated liquid and in one embodiment the beverage is coffee. The dispensed N.sub.2 or N.sub.2/CO.sub.2 gas infused chilled coffee has a unique appearance and enhanced flavor and aroma. The system may be provided as a self-contained unit.

A system and method to prepare and dispense a N.sub.2 or N.sub.2/CO.sub.2 gas infused chilled beverage is provided. The beverage may be any non-carbonated liquid and in one embodiment the beverage is coffee. The dispensed N.sub.2 or N.sub.2/CO.sub.2 gas infused chilled coffee has a unique appearance and enhanced flavor and aroma. The system may be provided as a self-contained unit.

A composition and method for activating probiotic spores in food and beverage products, such as steeped teas, coffee, soups, and sauces. A nutrient-germinant composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally one or more buffers to maintain the pH of the composition when added to water in a range of around 6-8, optionally D-glucose, D-fructose, or both D-glucose and D-fructose, and optionally, an osmoprotectant. The nutrient-germinant composition, one or more species of Bacillus spores, and a food or beverage product may be pre-mixed in any combination. Water is added to the mixture and heated to a temperature range of 42 to 100° C. to germinate the probiotic spores prior to being consumed.

A system and method to prepare and dispense a N.sub.2 or N.sub.2/CO.sub.2 gas infused chilled beverage is provided. The beverage may be any non-carbonated liquid and in one embodiment the beverage is coffee. The dispensed N.sub.2 or N.sub.2/CO.sub.2 gas infused chilled coffee has a unique appearance and enhanced flavor and aroma. The system may be provided as a self-contained unit.

A system and method to prepare and dispense a N.sub.2 or N.sub.2/CO.sub.2 gas infused chilled beverage is provided. The beverage may be any non-carbonated liquid and in one embodiment the beverage is coffee. The dispensed N.sub.2 or N.sub.2/CO.sub.2 gas infused chilled coffee has a unique appearance and enhanced flavor and aroma. The system may be provided as a self-contained unit.