A disposable strainer for infusing tea has a rigid base with a fold line along which the base of the strainer is folded once infusion is complete, an easily deformable moisture-permeable infusion container, and a squeezing mechanism consisting of threads, the threads being laid over the surface of the moisture-permeable container of the strainer, and the squeezing mechanism allowing by threads drawing to squeeze the infused tea inside the strainer once the strainer is folded.

A disposable strainer for infusing tea has a rigid base with a fold line along which the base of the strainer is folded once infusion is complete, an easily deformable moisture-permeable infusion container, and a squeezing mechanism consisting of threads, the threads being laid over the surface of the moisture-permeable container of the strainer, and the squeezing mechanism allowing by threads drawing to squeeze the infused tea inside the strainer once the strainer is folded.

Implementations of the disclosure relate to tea bags that are splitable into multiple self-contained smaller portions. Smaller quantities of tea leaves are individually sealed in compartments of a tea bag with a mechanism for splitting built into the tea bag. In one embodiment, the mechanism for splitting can be pre-formed perforations along an axis of symmetry. The perforations can also be along some asymmetrical axis to divide the tea bag into inequal smaller portions. In some embodiments, the mechanism for splitting may not involve a tear, but just a separation of the smaller portions by imparting slight force by hand.

Implementations of the disclosure relate to tea bags that are splitable into multiple self-contained smaller portions. Smaller quantities of tea leaves are individually sealed in compartments of a tea bag with a mechanism for splitting built into the tea bag. In one embodiment, the mechanism for splitting can be pre-formed perforations along an axis of symmetry. The perforations can also be along some asymmetrical axis to divide the tea bag into inequal smaller portions. In some embodiments, the mechanism for splitting may not involve a tear, but just a separation of the smaller portions by imparting slight force by hand.

A cartridge for preparing a flavoured drink comprises an infusion chamber for containing flavouring materials and infusing a liquid with flavouring substances. A passage in the chamber wall allows liquid exchange between the infusion chamber and its exterior. A flow drive system drives a liquid flow between the infusion chamber and its exterior through the passage in a flow direction which projects from the chamber wall. The cartridge may have an outer wall which is movable to cover and close the passage. A manual control may be used to open or close the passage. The manual control may have a cover covering a top-side of the chamber wall and interlocking with the chamber wall. The cover may include a cup-shaped grip partitioned in first and second upwards open parts, for admitting respective finger(s) of the user. A partitioning wall may separate the parts and allow exertion of a rotational force.

A cartridge for preparing a flavoured drink comprises an infusion chamber for containing flavouring materials and infusing a liquid with flavouring substances. A passage in the chamber wall allows liquid exchange between the infusion chamber and its exterior. A flow drive system drives a liquid flow between the infusion chamber and its exterior through the passage in a flow direction which projects from the chamber wall. The cartridge may have an outer wall which is movable to cover and close the passage. A manual control may be used to open or close the passage. The manual control may have a cover covering a top-side of the chamber wall and interlocking with the chamber wall. The cover may include a cup-shaped grip partitioned in first and second upwards open parts, for admitting respective finger(s) of the user. A partitioning wall may separate the parts and allow exertion of a rotational force.

A hanging device with a disposable beverage filter bag includes a filter bag and a hanging ring. The filter bag is made of a filter fabric or filter paper to form a flattened single-opening bag. The filter bag has an opening at an upper end thereof and a pair of hanging slits transversely symmetrically located at middle sections of two sides close to the upper end. The hanging slits are half the width of the opening. The hanging ring is made of a stainless steel wire by winding. The hanging ring has a pair of hanging portions protruding outward from middle sections of two sides of a main frame. When in use, the hanging slits of the filter bag are hanged on the hanging portions of the hanging ring to form a filter stand.

A hanging device with a disposable beverage filter bag includes a filter bag and a hanging ring. The filter bag is made of a filter fabric or filter paper to form a flattened single-opening bag. The filter bag has an opening at an upper end thereof and a pair of hanging slits transversely symmetrically located at middle sections of two sides close to the upper end. The hanging slits are half the width of the opening. The hanging ring is made of a stainless steel wire by winding. The hanging ring has a pair of hanging portions protruding outward from middle sections of two sides of a main frame. When in use, the hanging slits of the filter bag are hanged on the hanging portions of the hanging ring to form a filter stand.

An apparatus pertains to a product preparation featuring a permeable body comprising an extraction chamber(s), along with a flexible, free-motion mechanism structure appropriately coupled to the body. The apparatus is equipped with a sealing mechanism at an opening, allowing for the insertion of a predetermined portion of ingredients. In some embodiments, to enhance filtration, a sleeve filter may be inserted within the container. When the container is submerged in a vessel to a level suitable for extracting a beverage, it securely affixes to the inner wall of the vessel through the flexible structure. The depth within a vessel is adjustable to control the product quality.

An apparatus pertains to a product preparation featuring a permeable body comprising an extraction chamber(s), along with a flexible, free-motion mechanism structure appropriately coupled to the body. The apparatus is equipped with a sealing mechanism at an opening, allowing for the insertion of a predetermined portion of ingredients. In some embodiments, to enhance filtration, a sleeve filter may be inserted within the container. When the container is submerged in a vessel to a level suitable for extracting a beverage, it securely affixes to the inner wall of the vessel through the flexible structure. The depth within a vessel is adjustable to control the product quality.