The present invention relates to a Card for containing food or beverage ingredients comprising: a substantially planar and rigid base portion, at least two ingredient compartments for storing the ingredients and at least two discharge portions, each discharge portions being linked to one of the compartments and extending along the plane of the base portion, and at least one sealing member provided on the base portion covering the compartments and discharge portions on the base portion side of the card, wherein the card is designed for insertion in a food and beverage preparation device in order to dispense the ingredients from the compartments via the discharge portions. The invention further relates to a food and beverage preparation system, comprising a card according to the invention and a food and beverage preparation device, as well as to a method for preparing food or beverages using the card.

Method for the preparation of a foamy or creamy instant drink, wherein at least two capsules are sequentially injected with cold water to produce an instant milk-based drink, the first capsule to be injected comprising milk powder, a creamer component and sugar, the second capsule comprising milk powder, a soluble main flavor component and sugar.

Various beverage preparation machines having a multi-chambered basket unit are shown. The basket unit can be configured to accept multiple cartridge configurations. For example, some embodiments are configured to receive a first cartridge configuration in a first chamber of the basket unit and a second configuration in a second chamber of the basket unit. In various embodiments, the basket unit can rotate to allow selective accessibility of the first and second chambers. This can facilitate loading the cartridges into the appropriate chamber, such as loading the first cartridge configuration into the first chamber and the second cartridge configuration into the second chamber.

A cartridge for use in making a beverage includes an outer housing defining an inner space with a first chamber and a second chamber defined therein. A first quantity of a first beverage component is disposed in the first chamber and a second quantity of a second beverage component is disposed in the second chamber.

A hybrid brew cartridge for brewing a cup of coffee with the ability to deliver liquid cream E directly during the drip cycle having contour cup 18A nested inside coffee pod 24A affixed into an integral unit with cavity F therein to stow liquid cream E until ready to consume. The bottom surface of coffee pod 24A has dimple 32A that cooperated with a brew spike 200PA to provide a tactile experience to determine the exact location to pierce waferoid 34A and discoid 28A that cooperate to release liquid cream E from cavity F into brew spike 200PA and open conduit 20A to allow hot water to drip into coffee grounds and pass through conduit 20A.

The present invention pertains to a beverage pod for use in a brewing machine. The beverage pod has a pressurized dairy product canister housed within it. It also contains ground coffee. During the brewing process, hot water is injected into the beverage pod to brew the coffee. At the same time, the canister is triggered to release the pressurized dairy product, thereby creating whipping cream. The coffee and whipping cream flow out of the beverage pod and brewing machine, thereby dispensing a convenient, affordable, delicious cup of cappuccino, latte, or mocha.

A partitioned solution cartridge for automatic distribution of dishwashing chemicals includes a protective top film and a compartmentalized body including a plurality of contained solution sectors each including a fluid reservoir and a distribution chamber. The fluid reservoir is partially enclosed by a reservoir sidewall and the protective top film. The distribution chamber is partially enclosed by a chamber sidewall and the protective top film. The fluid reservoir and the distribution chamber are fluidly connected.

A partitioned solution cartridge for automatic distribution of dishwashing chemicals includes a protective top film and a compartmentalized body including a plurality of contained solution sectors each including a fluid reservoir and a distribution chamber. The fluid reservoir is partially enclosed by a reservoir sidewall and the protective top film. The distribution chamber is partially enclosed by a chamber sidewall and the protective top film. The fluid reservoir and the distribution chamber are fluidly connected.

A partitioned solution cartridge for automatic distribution of dishwashing chemicals includes a protective top film and a compartmentalized body including a plurality of contained solution sectors each including a fluid reservoir and a distribution chamber. The fluid reservoir is partially enclosed by a reservoir sidewall and the protective top film. The distribution chamber is partially enclosed by a chamber sidewall and the protective top film. The fluid reservoir and the distribution chamber are fluidly connected.

The present invention pertains to a beverage pod that has multiple separate compartments for use in an automatic beverage brewing machine. The beverage pod has at least two separate compartments inside. One compartment can hold one beverage ingredient, whereas another compartment can hold a different beverage ingredient. These ingredients can be either a solid or a liquid and are kept separated until the brewing process. During the brewing process, these ingredients can be combined with hot or cold water to produce a uniquely flavored beverage for human consumption.