Provided herein include caffeinated, partially decaffeinated, and decaffeinated paraxanthine beverages, coffees and paraxanthine coffee beverages. Also provided are methods for the production of caffeinated, partially decaffeinated, and decaffeinated paraxanthine beverages, coffees and paraxanthine coffee beverages. In some embodiments, disclosed compositions may provide consumers with increased alertness and wakefulness, while preventing side effects commonly associated with caffeinated drinks.

The present technology provides a method for preparing an acid-reducing filter that includes depositing a mineral blend layer to a filter substrate, where the mineral blend layer comprises calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate at a weight ratio of about 1:10 to about 10:1, the mineral blend is free of soluble halide or hydroxide salts of alkali or alkaline earth metals, and the mineral blend layer is insoluble in water.

The present technology provides a method for preparing an acid-reducing filter that includes depositing a mineral blend layer to a filter substrate, where the mineral blend layer comprises calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate at a weight ratio of about 1:10 to about 10:1, the mineral blend is free of soluble halide or hydroxide salts of alkali or alkaline earth metals, and the mineral blend layer is insoluble in water.

The present invention is directed to a modular distillation system incorporating a removable capsule for containing source material for extraction. Through the action of the invention, the steam distillation process described herein produces a substantially larger amount of volatile oil than a distillation system that does not use an enclosed, modular system. The present invention provides for an apparatus that allows for greater contact between the steam and plant matter during the distillation process through the use of a closed removable capsule containing relatively small amount of plant matter. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a system that allows the generation of higher quality distillate and considerably higher quantity of volatile oil extracts by forcing the steam to evenly disperse through a removable capsule, and by preventing the condensed liquid to return back to the boiling water within the vessel.

The present invention is directed to a modular distillation system incorporating a removable capsule for containing source material for extraction. Through the action of the invention, the steam distillation process described herein produces a substantially larger amount of volatile oil than a distillation system that does not use an enclosed, modular system. The present invention provides for an apparatus that allows for greater contact between the steam and plant matter during the distillation process through the use of a closed removable capsule containing relatively small amount of plant matter. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a system that allows the generation of higher quality distillate and considerably higher quantity of volatile oil extracts by forcing the steam to evenly disperse through a removable capsule, and by preventing the condensed liquid to return back to the boiling water within the vessel.

Provided is a method for production of an improved myceliated green tea with increased herbal/vegetal/hay or floral notes, the method including the steps of providing green tea leaves, providing a fungal aqueous culture with Cordyceps sinensis fungus, inoculating the green tea leaves with at least a portion of the fungal liquid tissue culture; and culturing the fungal mycelium with the green tea leaves to produce the improved myceliated green tea, and teas produced by the methods disclosed.

The present technology provides a method for preparing an acid-reducing filter that includes depositing a mineral blend layer to a filter substrate, where the mineral blend layer comprises calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate at a weight ratio of about 1:10 to about 10:1, the mineral blend is free of soluble halide or hydroxide salts of alkali or alkaline earth metals, and the mineral blend layer is insoluble in water.

Disclosed herein is a method for processing green coffee beans, including: (1) loading unroasted green coffee beans on a mesh-like plate, placing in a container the mesh-like plate having the green coffee beans loaded thereon, introducing water into the bottom of the container so as to be spaced apart from the lower surface of the mesh-like plate, and closing the lid of the container to seal the container; (2) placing the sealed container in a heating cabinet, and then steaming the green coffee beans at low temperature for 10 to 12 days while maintaining the internal temperature of the heating cabinet at 70 to 80 C.; and (3) opening the lid of the container, and then drying the steamed green coffee beans for 4 to 6 days while maintaining the internal temperature of the heating cabinet at 38 to 43 C.

A process for producing decaffeinated green coffee beans, decaffeinated roasted coffee beans or preparations produced therefrom is described, wherein one process step comprises the PEF (pulsed electric field) treatment of (optionally presoaked) green coffee beans. Also described is a decaffeinated green coffee bean, a decaffeinated roasted coffee bean, and a preparation produced therefrom, and also the use of a PEF device for the treatment of (optionally presoaked) green coffee beans. A system for decaffeinating green coffee beans is additionally described.

Provided herein include caffeinated, partially decaffeinated, and decaffeinated paraxanthine beverages, coffees and paraxanthine coffee beverages. Also provided are methods for the production of caffeinated, partially decaffeinated, and decaffeinated paraxanthine beverages, coffees and paraxanthine coffee beverages. In some embodiments, disclosed compositions may provide consumers with increased alertness and wakefulness, while preventing side effects commonly associated with caffeinated drinks.