Systems, devices and methods for enhancing the experience of chilled beverages are provided. In some embodiments, a set of holding structures, weights and/or magnets associated with a drinking vessel applies holding force(s) to ice within a drinking vessel. In some embodiments, a beverage is then poured over the ice, at least partially submerging it and chilling the beverage. In some method embodiments, suction-molds with customized shapes and designs are used as the water is frozen within the drinking vessel, creating ice sculptures affixed to the inside of the drinking vessel. In other aspects, holding pressure is maintained even if the frozen water partially melts. In some embodiments, a control system within weights or the drinking vessel implements lighting effects, cooling effects, and gas or other infusions, into the beverage.

Systems, devices and methods for enhancing the experience of chilled beverages are provided. In some embodiments, a set of holding structures, weights and/or magnets associated with a drinking vessel applies holding force(s) to ice within a drinking vessel. In some embodiments, a beverage is then poured over the ice, at least partially submerging it and chilling the beverage. In some method embodiments, suction-molds with customized shapes and designs are used as the water is frozen within the drinking vessel, creating ice sculptures affixed to the inside of the drinking vessel. In other aspects, holding pressure is maintained even if the frozen water partially melts. In some embodiments, a control system within weights or the drinking vessel implements lighting effects, cooling effects, and gas or other infusions, into the beverage.

An expandable infusion container (20) for receiving a dried infusion substance for preparation of an infusion beverage is disclosed. This comprises a base part (21), a lid part (22) and a wall part (23) connecting the base part (21) and the lid part (22). The wall part (23) has a variable length and is fastened with a first end (232) to the base part (21) and is connected with its second end (231) to the lid part (22). The lid part (22) and the base part (21) are connected to one another via a destructible guarantee seal (24).

An expandable infusion container (20) for receiving a dried infusion substance for preparation of an infusion beverage is disclosed. This comprises a base part (21), a lid part (22) and a wall part (23) connecting the base part (21) and the lid part (22). The wall part (23) has a variable length and is fastened with a first end (232) to the base part (21) and is connected with its second end (231) to the lid part (22). The lid part (22) and the base part (21) are connected to one another via a destructible guarantee seal (24).

An infusion package is disclosed comprising a permeable membrane defining an elongate cavity to hold an infusible material; and at least one rigid member extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the cavity such that the rigid member is retained by at least a portion of the permeable membrane.

An infusion package is disclosed comprising a permeable membrane defining an elongate cavity to hold an infusible material; and at least one rigid member extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the cavity such that the rigid member is retained by at least a portion of the permeable membrane.

A brewing device (100) may be used to brew coffee or other brewable substances such as tea. The brewing device may include a housing (110) and one or more handles (120) for attaching the housing to a beverage container, such as a mug. The handles (120) may be moved between a stored and deployed position. The housing (110) may be porous and include a plurality of perforations (112) on each side. There may be about 70 perforations, with an even number distributed on each side of the housing, and the perforations may have a diameter of about 2.33 mm so as to permit the flow of oils and other elements of coffee which might otherwise be filtered through the housing material.

A brewing device (100) may be used to brew coffee or other brewable substances such as tea. The brewing device may include a housing (110) and one or more handles (120) for attaching the housing to a beverage container, such as a mug. The handles (120) may be moved between a stored and deployed position. The housing (110) may be porous and include a plurality of perforations (112) on each side. There may be about 70 perforations, with an even number distributed on each side of the housing, and the perforations may have a diameter of about 2.33 mm so as to permit the flow of oils and other elements of coffee which might otherwise be filtered through the housing material.

A lid structure comprises an edible first part. The first part comprises a bottom portion and an annular wall. The annular wall extends from the periphery of the bottom portion in a direction having an included angle with the bottom portion. The bottom portion and the annular wall define an accommodating space, and the outer periphery of the annular wall is provided with at least one first opening. The lid structure further comprises a second part provided with a third opening and covering the first part, with the accommodating space facing the second part, and the at least one first opening and the third opening being located on opposite sides of the bottom portion, respectively. A portable container comprising a container part and the lid structure is also provided.

A hot beverage steeping assembly includes a pouch which encloses brewing granules. The pouch is comprised of a fluid permeable material for submerging in a cup of water to steeping the brewing granules in the water to produce a beverage. A dunking can is provided that has a plurality of inlets each extending into an interior of the dunking can to pass the water into the dunking can when the dunking can is submerged in the cup of water. The pouch is insertable into the dunking can such that the dunking can suspends the pouch in the water for steeping. A handle is coupled to and extends upwardly from the dunking can for submerging the dunking can in the cup of water.