The present invention relates to a tea product and more particularly the present invention relates to a black tea product. According to the present invention there is provided a process for producing a tea product comprises the steps of: a) extracting a leaf tea product comprising both a soluble part and an insoluble part with a solvent; b) separating the insoluble part from the soluble part; c) compacting the insoluble part to obtain a base tea material; d) drying the base tea material to a moisture content of less than 5% by weight. e) contacting the soluble part obtained in step (b) with the dried base tea material; f) further drying the mixture to obtain the tea product.

Disclosed herein are green tea plant material extracts, and methods of using the extracts, comprising at least one green tea catechin selected from the group consisting of epi-gallocatechin, catechin, epicatechin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, gallocatechin gallate, epicatechin-3-gallate, catechin gallate, and gallocatechin, wherein the compositions of the disclosure provide greater bioavailability of at least one green tea catechin.

Disclosed herein are green tea plant material extracts, and methods of using the extracts, comprising at least one green tea catechin selected from the group consisting of epi-gallocatechin, catechin, epicatechin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, gallocatechin gallate, epicatechin-3-gallate, catechin gallate, and gallocatechin, wherein the compositions of the disclosure provide greater bioavailability of at least one green tea catechin.

In described embodiments, a hot liquid extraction system includes a vessel, a controllable steam and water source external from the vessel which heats the liquid of the corresponding vessel, a filter assembly disposed within the vessel operable to filter and remove a solid from the brewed beverage, and a valve to dispense the filtered beverage from the base of the brew vessel. Some embodiments include one or more valves operable to regulate water flow and steam into the brewing vessel, and a filter operable to separate a brewed liquid from a flavor base and to remove a spent flavor base from the system. Some embodiments include processor control of the system, allowing for operation tailored to individual user requirements that might be downloaded to the processor through various wired and non-wired interfaces.

In described embodiments, a hot liquid extraction system includes a vessel, a controllable steam and water source external from the vessel which heats the liquid of the corresponding vessel, a filter assembly disposed within the vessel operable to filter and remove a solid from the brewed beverage, and a valve to dispense the filtered beverage from the base of the brew vessel. Some embodiments include one or more valves operable to regulate water flow and steam into the brewing vessel, and a filter operable to separate a brewed liquid from a flavor base and to remove a spent flavor base from the system. Some embodiments include processor control of the system, allowing for operation tailored to individual user requirements that might be downloaded to the processor through various wired and non-wired interfaces.

In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide devices and methods for brewing beverages. According to various embodiments, the device comprises a pipe structure coupled to a chamber. In some embodiments, the chamber may be configured to house a brewing agent. The device further comprises a pump coupled to the pipe structure. In some embodiments, the pump may be configured to cause water in a container to be pumped through an intake aperture in the pipe structure. The device further comprises a heating element coupled to the pipe structure. In some embodiments, the heating element may cause the water to be heated. In some embodiments, the water in the pipe structure may be directed through the chamber in order to steep the brewing agent in the water.

In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide devices and methods for brewing beverages. According to various embodiments, the device comprises a pipe structure coupled to a chamber. In some embodiments, the chamber may be configured to house a brewing agent. The device further comprises a pump coupled to the pipe structure. In some embodiments, the pump may be configured to cause water in a container to be pumped through an intake aperture in the pipe structure. The device further comprises a heating element coupled to the pipe structure. In some embodiments, the heating element may cause the water to be heated. In some embodiments, the water in the pipe structure may be directed through the chamber in order to steep the brewing agent in the water.

A process for infusing a consumable substance is described. The process includes the steps of placing a desired amount of an infusion material into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of consumable substance into said chamber, sealing said chamber from the surrounding atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle within said chamber. Methods for separating the infusion material from the consumable substance after completion of the infusion process are also described. In addition, devices for infusing liquids or consumable substances, and/or brewing beverages are described. The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing beverages or infusing a consumable substance having a vessel, said vessel having a sealable chamber for holding a brewing or infusion material and a liquid or consumable substance, and a filter assembly connected to the sealable chamber; a liquid supply and conduit for introducing at least a portion of said liquid supply into said sealable chamber; and a vacuum source and conduit for reducing pressure in said sealable chamber.

A tea bag holder and method of its use is provided, for storage and transport of a tea bag. The holder can be temporarily attached to a beverage container. The holder can hold a tea bag before use or enclose a used tea bag for later reuse or disposal. The holder may incorporate a permeable surface for draining moisture to a separate area of the holder or to the beverage container, which preserves the tea bag for reuse.

A tea bag holder and method of its use is provided, for storage and transport of a tea bag. The holder can be temporarily attached to a beverage container. The holder can hold a tea bag before use or enclose a used tea bag for later reuse or disposal. The holder may incorporate a permeable surface for draining moisture to a separate area of the holder or to the beverage container, which preserves the tea bag for reuse.