A coffee brewer and a method of brewing coffee or another beverage with hot liquid, including tea, are provided. The coffee brewer includes a container with an inner volume, a closed end and an open end. A lid includes an inside with an inner area and an outside, for sealing attachment to the open end. An outlet and a valve, are configured to open or close a flow path between the container and the outlet. A coffee filter is secured to the inside of the lid, in the flow path between the container and the outlet. The outlet is configured to allow pouring of coffee while actuating the valve, and the valve can be actuated from a closed position to an open position with the closed end of the container facing up and the container being above the lid, without spilling coffee on an operator of the valve.

A coffee brewer and a method of brewing coffee or another beverage with hot liquid, including tea, are provided. The coffee brewer includes a container with an inner volume, a closed end and an open end. A lid includes an inside with an inner area and an outside, for sealing attachment to the open end. An outlet and a valve, are configured to open or close a flow path between the container and the outlet. A coffee filter is secured to the inside of the lid, in the flow path between the container and the outlet. The outlet is configured to allow pouring of coffee while actuating the valve, and the valve can be actuated from a closed position to an open position with the closed end of the container facing up and the container being above the lid, without spilling coffee on an operator of the valve.

A method of making a tea beverage includes adding a liquid and a tea powder to the vessel of a mixing device. The mixing device includes (i) a rotatable mixing member for mixing the liquid and the tea powder to make a tea mixture and (ii) a heating element for heating the tea mixture up to a desirable serving temperature. mixing member and the heating element can be actuated together to simultaneously heat and mix the tea mixture. The mixing member is a whisking type mixer for frothing the tea mixture as the tea powder is mixed with the liquid and as the tea mixture is heated.

A method of making a tea beverage includes adding a liquid and a tea powder to the vessel of a mixing device. The mixing device includes (i) a rotatable mixing member for mixing the liquid and the tea powder to make a tea mixture and (ii) a heating element for heating the tea mixture up to a desirable serving temperature. mixing member and the heating element can be actuated together to simultaneously heat and mix the tea mixture. The mixing member is a whisking type mixer for frothing the tea mixture as the tea powder is mixed with the liquid and as the tea mixture is heated.

A removably couplable vortex apparatus for a brewing vessel comprising a first arm portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end includes an outlet, wherein the first arm portion is positioned within an interior of the vessel and a second arm portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the second arm portion includes an inlet, wherein the second arm portion is positioned on an exterior of the vessel. The apparatus can further include a curved portion, having a first end and a second end, wherein the first arm portion extends a first predetermined distance from the first end of the curved portion and the second arm portion extends a second predetermined distance from the second end of the curved portion.

An apparatus for brewing a flavored beverage includes a full immersion brewing vessel and an automated release mechanism with a hold position and a release position. The automated release mechanism in the hold position is configured for flavored particles in the brewing vessel to be fully immersed in water such that brewing of a flavored beverage occurs. The automated release mechanism in the release position is configured for brewing of the flavored beverage to be terminated via the force of gravity.

An apparatus for brewing a flavored beverage includes a full immersion brewing vessel and an automated release mechanism with a hold position and a release position. The automated release mechanism in the hold position is configured for flavored particles in the brewing vessel to be fully immersed in water such that brewing of a flavored beverage occurs. The automated release mechanism in the release position is configured for brewing of the flavored beverage to be terminated via the force of gravity.

A brewing device may have several different configurations to make various beverages. Under computer control, the device may be able to sequence various ingredients using direct or recirculating percolation for immediate consumption, such as coffee and tea, or for fermenting for later consumption, such as beer, kombutcha, or other consumable products. The device may be capable of a sequenced percolation, such as coffee infusion of a first type of coffee, then a second type of coffee, followed by vanilla, and followed by spices. The device may be capable of sequential, cascading, or parallel percolation directly or using recirculating paths. Ingredients may be pre-packaged or may be placed into various removable and cleanable containers. The device may further be capable of infusion by steeping ingredients in a dispensing device.

A brewing device may have several different configurations to make various beverages. Under computer control, the device may be able to sequence various ingredients using direct or recirculating percolation for immediate consumption, such as coffee and tea, or for fermenting for later consumption, such as beer, kombutcha, or other consumable products. The device may be capable of a sequenced percolation, such as coffee infusion of a first type of coffee, then a second type of coffee, followed by vanilla, and followed by spices. The device may be capable of sequential, cascading, or parallel percolation directly or using recirculating paths. Ingredients may be pre-packaged or may be placed into various removable and cleanable containers. The device may further be capable of infusion by steeping ingredients in a dispensing device.