A filtration system is adapted for use and integration with cartridge-based beverage dispensing systems that mix an additive (flavor) with a base liquid (water) as the base liquid is dispensed from a container and through the cartridge. A support frame may support an annular charcoal fabric filter element secured with an end cap and defining an inner cavity to house and surround a portion of the cartridge. A filter cage may enclose the filter element. The support frame may include a bayonet-type connector to secure the filter assembly to a container lid. Base liquid flowing from the container and through the cartridge necessarily flows first through the filter element as a user drinks from the container. Related methods for assembling the filter assembly and installing the filter assembly on a cartridge/lid assembly are also disclosed.

A modular filter for a vacuum mug comprises a mug cap and a first filter basket. The mug cap has a bottom opening and a threaded wall. The modular filter further comprises a first cylindrical connector having a first opening, second opening, and circular screen filter positioned between the first and second opening. The bottom opening of the mug cap is attached to the first opening of the cylindrical connector, and the filter basket is attached to the second opening of the cylindrical connector. The first filter basket comprises a cylinder having cylindrical screen filter, a top opening and bottom base. Its top opening is attached to the second opening of the cylindrical connector. The bottom base comprises filtration holes.

A disposable packaging form is provided for brewed, hot drinks. The invention allows a user to brew the hot drink, squeeze out the brewed contents, and stir the contents of the hot drink. Each action can be performed multiple times before disposal. In some embodiments, the device of the present invention dispenses sweeteners, creamers, flavorings and condiments. The present invention frees the user of the inconvenience of having to collect, wash, or dispose of the stirrers, squeezers and bags of the hot drink individually.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a drip container including: a first main body providing a first space for dripping in which coffee grounds are stored, including an outlet hole through which drip coffee made by dripping discharges into a second space, and including an outward protrusion that protrudes outward from a region of an outer wall defining the first space; a cover surrounding the first main body so that the first main body is protected; a first opening and closing part detachably engaged with the cover so that opening and closing of the first space are adjusted; an inflow part including an inlet hole through which the drip coffee discharging through the outlet hole flows into the second space; and an elastic part elastically deformed due to pressure applied by the outward protrusion when the first opening and closing part is engaged, and placed between the first main body and the cover so that restoring force acts on the outward protrusion, wherein a position of the first main body is changed by interaction between the first opening and closing part and the elastic part, thereby adjusting communication between the outlet hole and the inlet hole.

Beverage preparation device (1) for preparing a beverage from a beverage dose (2) comprising: —a brewing unit (3) for receiving the dose (2) and preparing a beverage from the ingredients contained within the dose and pressurized liquid injected in the dose, —a pressure pump (4) for supplying pressurized liquid to the brewing unit (3), —beverage dispensing means (5) connected to the brewing unit and comprising a beverage injector (6) arranged for dispensing the beverage through a bottom (8) of a beverage receptacle (7); wherein the beverage dispensing means (5) comprises a residual beverage draining valve (9), between the beverage injector (6) and the brewing unit (3), which is arranged to be moved between a beverage dispensing position and a residual beverage draining position, wherein the residual beverage draining valve (9) and/or the beverage receptacle (7) comprise valve activation means (10) arranged to move the draining valve between a beverage dispensing position in response to the engagement of the bottom of the receptacle with the beverage injector and a residual beverage draining position in response to the removal of receptacle from the beverage injector (6).

Beverage preparation apparatus for preparing a beverage comprising: —a water tank (2) for storing water, —a brewing unit (3) for receiving a dose of beverage ingredients, —a water in line (5) for supplying water from the water tank to the brewing unit (3) including a pressure pump (4) for supplying pressurized liquid to the brewing unit and a fluid heater (29) for heating liquid, —a control unit (6) for selectively controlling the activation of the pressure pump, wherein it further comprises a fluidic interrupter (7) positionable in fluidic interruption position for interrupting the fluidic communication between the water tank (2) and the water line (5) and, reversely, positionable in fluidic communication position for restoring the fluid communication between the water tank and the water line and wherein the control unit (6) is arranged for automatically activating an anti-freeze mode by activating the fluidic interrupter (7) in fluidic interruption position and by miming the pressure pump (4) to at least partially empty the water line (5) from water contained therein.

A process for making a portable beverage product may include the steps of: providing a portable container with an aperture; providing a separation device previously equipped with sealing means including at least one removable barrier; inserting an amount of a drinkable liquid into the container; inserting the separation device into the container to form a first chamber containing the liquid, a second chamber, and a connecting path from the first chamber into the second chamber, the connecting path being closed by the removable barrier; inserting at least one second ingredient into the second chamber; closing the aperture of the container with a cover; wherein the separation device is also positioned in such a way that the removable barrier can be removed in response to a user action on the portable beverage product, thus opening the above mentioned connecting path.

Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for portably brewing tea, coffee, or other beverages in a container that regulates the temperature and diffusion during and after brewing. For example, the present technology allows people to prepare and consume tea, coffee and other beverages while on the go. In some aspects, a portable brewing device includes a container having a specialized canister system in the interior of the container that encloses the beverage material and controls the diffusion of water in/out of the canister; an intelligent heating and cooling system to continuously regulate the temperature of water in the device; and a data processing unit in communication with the canister and heating and cooling systems to control operational features and store user-specialized settings for the device.

A motor vehicle is provided) with at least one fuel cell and a device for preparing a beverage, which has a steam and/or liquid dispenser for dispensing a liquid into a vessel. A supply line is provided between the at least one fuel cell and the steam and/or liquid dispenser for supplying product water generated in the at least one fuel cell to the steam and/or liquid dispenser. A method for preparing a beverage is also provided.

A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber.