The invention relates to a method for dispensing ground coffee for preparing a coffee beverage. The method comprises the steps of: providing a machine (110), which comprises one or more receptacles (13, 14) for storing one or different types of roasted coffee beans, one or more dosing devices (60, 70) for dispensing coffee beans, which are stored in the one or more receptacles (13, 14), and a grinder (30) for receiving coffee beans, which are dispensed by the one or more dosing devices (60, 70), the grinder (30) being configured to move into different grinding positions for different grinding degrees, respectively; setting up the grinder (30) so that the grinder (30) is in a specific grinding position; dispensing, with the one or more dosing devices (60, 70), a specific amount of coffee beans to the grinder (30) subsequent to the step of setting up the grinder (30); and grinding, with the grinder (30), said specific amount of coffee beans and, thus, dispensing the so ground coffee beans until the grinder (30) is free from coffee beans.

The invention relates to a method for dispensing ground coffee for preparing a coffee beverage. The method comprises the steps of: providing a machine (110), which comprises one or more receptacles (13, 14) for storing one or different types of roasted coffee beans, one or more dosing devices (60, 70) for dispensing coffee beans, which are stored in the one or more receptacles (13, 14), and a grinder (30) for receiving coffee beans, which are dispensed by the one or more dosing devices (60, 70), the grinder (30) being configured to move into different grinding positions for different grinding degrees, respectively; setting up the grinder (30) so that the grinder (30) is in a specific grinding position; dispensing, with the one or more dosing devices (60, 70), a specific amount of coffee beans to the grinder (30) subsequent to the step of setting up the grinder (30); and grinding, with the grinder (30), said specific amount of coffee beans and, thus, dispensing the so ground coffee beans until the grinder (30) is free from coffee beans.

The present invention discloses a method for batch production of espresso coffee by preparing ground coffee and water mixture in a pressure chamber, degassing the ground coffee in the pressure chamber, extracting an initial brew from the degassed ground coffee via pressure, and producing a final brew (large batch of espresso coffee) from the initial brew.

The present invention discloses a method for batch production of espresso coffee by preparing ground coffee and water mixture in a pressure chamber, degassing the ground coffee in the pressure chamber, extracting an initial brew from the degassed ground coffee via pressure, and producing a final brew (large batch of espresso coffee) from the initial brew.

The techniques described herein provide a globally networked on-demand coffee blending and brewing system. In particular, the system herein can hold coffee beans of distinctly different origins and taste profiles in sealed environmentally controlled “smart hoppers”, and can dynamically grind and blend any combination of available beans based on “flavor profiling” to create a user's desired cup of coffee. Additionally, the network connectivity of the system herein provides advanced collaboration within the coffee community, such as for sharing coffee blends, providing feedback to all levels of the supply chain, and indicating fair trade authenticity.

The techniques described herein provide a globally networked on-demand coffee blending and brewing system. In particular, the system herein can hold coffee beans of distinctly different origins and taste profiles in sealed environmentally controlled “smart hoppers”, and can dynamically grind and blend any combination of available beans based on “flavor profiling” to create a user's desired cup of coffee. Additionally, the network connectivity of the system herein provides advanced collaboration within the coffee community, such as for sharing coffee blends, providing feedback to all levels of the supply chain, and indicating fair trade authenticity.

The examples described herein relate to a coffee bean package assembly including: a package body having: a receiving aperture defined therein to receive coffee beans into an interior of the package body during a filling operation, and a dispensing aperture defined therein to dispense the coffee beans from the interior of the package body during a dispensing operation; a closing mechanism to close the receiving aperture of the package body; a rigid support member secured around the dispensing aperture within the package body; a grinding mechanism to operationally receive coffee beans, via the dispensing aperture, from the interior of the package body during the dispensing operation, the grinding mechanism having an electric motor; a battery electrically coupled to the electric motor of the grinding mechanism; and a solar panel securable to the package body, and electrically couplable to the battery to enable charging of the battery.

The examples described herein relate to a coffee bean package assembly including: a package body having: a receiving aperture defined therein to receive coffee beans into an interior of the package body during a filling operation, and a dispensing aperture defined therein to dispense the coffee beans from the interior of the package body during a dispensing operation; a closing mechanism to close the receiving aperture of the package body; a rigid support member secured around the dispensing aperture within the package body; a grinding mechanism to operationally receive coffee beans, via the dispensing aperture, from the interior of the package body during the dispensing operation, the grinding mechanism having an electric motor; a battery electrically coupled to the electric motor of the grinding mechanism; and a solar panel securable to the package body, and electrically couplable to the battery to enable charging of the battery.

Described are methods and/or techniques for the production of coffee fruit extracts on the basis of coffee cherries, which enable improved extraction and yield of usable aromatic constituents and nutritionally beneficial components (incl. polyphenols, antioxidants, and/or sugars) of the coffee fruit. Specifically, the invention relates to a coffee cherry processing method, having the steps of: (1) adding water to coffee cherries or to any of pulp or green, unroasted coffee beans obtained from the coffee cherries to form a suspension; (2) wet grinding said suspension in multiple steps to an average particle size of 100μηη or less; and (3) subjecting said suspension to one or more separation and/or processing steps having at least the separation of the water phase to obtain at least one coffee cherry extract selected from coffee cherry aroma, coffee cherry oil, coffee cherry powder, coffee cherry juice, coffee pulp aroma, coffee pulp powder, coffee pulp juice, coffee aroma and green or roasted coffee powder.

Described are methods and/or techniques for the production of coffee fruit extracts on the basis of coffee cherries, which enable improved extraction and yield of usable aromatic constituents and nutritionally beneficial components (incl. polyphenols, antioxidants, and/or sugars) of the coffee fruit. Specifically, the invention relates to a coffee cherry processing method, having the steps of: (1) adding water to coffee cherries or to any of pulp or green, unroasted coffee beans obtained from the coffee cherries to form a suspension; (2) wet grinding said suspension in multiple steps to an average particle size of 100μηη or less; and (3) subjecting said suspension to one or more separation and/or processing steps having at least the separation of the water phase to obtain at least one coffee cherry extract selected from coffee cherry aroma, coffee cherry oil, coffee cherry powder, coffee cherry juice, coffee pulp aroma, coffee pulp powder, coffee pulp juice, coffee aroma and green or roasted coffee powder.