A tea maker comprises a vessel in which is located a conveyor. The conveyor, preferably vertically, transports a carriage. The conveyor and a carriage are surrounded by a tube and are protected from the water in the vessel. An enclosed basket is coupled to the carriage. An external user interface allows a user to select brewing parameters such as the type of beverage brewed, the brewing temperature, and the steeping time. The selection is sent to a processor. The processor then encodes the selection into a control data for the heating assembly or the conveyor.

A tea maker comprises a vessel in which is located a conveyor. The conveyor, preferably vertically, transports a carriage. The conveyor and a carriage are surrounded by a tube and are protected from the water in the vessel. An enclosed basket is coupled to the carriage. An external user interface allows a user to select brewing parameters such as the type of beverage brewed, the brewing temperature, and the steeping time. The selection is sent to a processor. The processor then encodes the selection into a control data for the heating assembly or the conveyor.

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.

A mug cap apparatus for brew-through comprising a cylindrical body having a primary hallow opening in the center and at least one cylindrical body attaching tab formed around the cylindrical body; the cylindrical body attaching tab formed a recess; a secondary opening positioned in the cylindrical body and within the recess; a first lid having a blade edge for ease of opening and a sealer that seals the secondary opening when the first lid is in closed configuration; the first lid further comprises at least one attachment point; a second lid having at least one second lid attaching tab wherein the second lid attaching tab comprises at least one first attachment point to the first lid and at least one second attachment point to the cylindrical body attaching tab; where the first attachment point and the second attachment point are positioned in linear space apart along the edge of the cylindrical body attaching tab; wherein the first attachment point is positioned in proximity to the center of the hallow opening and the second attachment point is positioned in proximity to the edge of the hallow opening; wherein the second lid further comprises a sealer that seals the primary hallow opening when in closed configuration; wherein in lifting the first lid in open configuration will result in lifting the second lid.

A straw cup comprises a cup body having a hollow inner cavity; a cup lid configured to cover an opening of the cup body; a straw configured to extend into the inner cavity of the cup body, and at least a first part of the straw is connected with the cup lid; and a tea strainer comprising a first magnetic component, the cup lid comprises a second magnetic component that can magnetically attract the first magnetic component, a relative position of the second magnetic component and the first magnetic component is variable, such that the tea strainer is configured to be magnetically connected to or separated from the cup lid, and the tea strainer is connected with the straw, such that the tea strainer is configured to be able to move along the direction of longitudinal axis of the straw.

A straw cup comprises a cup body having a hollow inner cavity; a cup lid configured to cover an opening of the cup body; a straw configured to extend into the inner cavity of the cup body, and at least a first part of the straw is connected with the cup lid; and a tea strainer comprising a first magnetic component, the cup lid comprises a second magnetic component that can magnetically attract the first magnetic component, a relative position of the second magnetic component and the first magnetic component is variable, such that the tea strainer is configured to be magnetically connected to or separated from the cup lid, and the tea strainer is connected with the straw, such that the tea strainer is configured to be able to move along the direction of longitudinal axis of the straw.

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 filter-bag for liquid infusion products including a thermoformed body with filtration properties having an inner volume defined by a bottom, a mouth delimited on the perimeter by an upper flat edge, and a connecting wall between the bottom and the upper edge; the wall being provided with at least one rib extending from the bottom towards the upper edge in such a way as to define at least two chambers for containing corresponding infusion products separate from each other and included in the internal volume of the thermoformed body; a flat piece of non-thermoformable filter material, having transparency characteristics, and associated with the upper edge of the body for covering the opening and separating the chambers obtained in this way.