METHOD FOR REFRESHING ROASTED COFFEE

Abstract

A method of refreshing roasted coffee, comprising the steps: providing a previously roasted coffee; mixing said previously roasted coffee with water, such that a mixture is created; and heating said mixture in a covered heat safe container via a heating device, such that a refreshed previously roasted coffee is created; and brewing said refreshed previously roasted coffee. The mixture may further comprise one or more flavors and the previously roasted coffee may be instant coffee, ground coffee, and/or whole bean coffee.

Claims

1. A method of refreshing roasted coffee, comprising: providing a previously roasted coffee; mixing said previously roasted coffee with water, such that a mixture is created; and heating said mixture in a heat safe container via a heating device, such that a refreshed previously roasted coffee is created;

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step: brewing said refreshed previously roasted coffee.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein said mixture further comprises one or more flavors.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein said heat safe container that contains said mixture is covered before being heated.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein said previously roasted coffee is an instant coffee.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein said previously roasted coffee is a ground coffee.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein said previously roasted coffee is a whole bean coffee and further comprising the step of grinding said whole bean coffee.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein said heating device is an oven and said mixture is heated to approximately 300 F to 500 F for approximately 30 to 360 seconds.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein said heating device is an oven and said mixture is heated to approximately 475 F for approximately 100 seconds.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein said heating device is a Programmable Convection Oven and said mixture is heated for approximately 90 to 240 seconds.

11. The method of claim 1, wherein said heating device is a Programable Convection Oven and said mixture is heated for approximately 100 seconds.

12. The method of claim 1, wherein said heating device is a Programmable Conveyor Oven and said mixture is heated for approximately 60 to 180 seconds.

13. The method of claim 1, wherein said heating device is a Programable Conveyor Oven and said mixture is heated for approximately 100 seconds.

14. A method of refreshing roasted coffee, comprising: providing a previously roasted coffee; mixing said previously roasted coffee with water, such that a mixture is created; and heating said mixture in a covered heat safe container via a heating device, such that a refreshed previously roasted coffee is created; and brewing said refreshed previously roasted coffee.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein said mixture further comprises one or more flavors.

16. The method of claim 14, wherein said previously roasted coffee is selected from the group of coffees consisting of one or more of: an instant coffee; a ground coffee; and combinations thereof.

17. The method of claim 14, wherein said previously roasted coffee is a whole bean coffee and further comprising the step of grinding said whole bean coffee.

18. The method of claim 14, wherein heating device is selected from the group consisting of: a Programable Convection Oven and a Programable Conveyor Oven.

19. A method of refreshing roasted coffee, comprising: providing a previously roasted coffee; mixing said previously roasted coffee with water and one or more flavors, such that a mixture is created; and heating said mixture in a covered heat safe container via a heating device, such that a refreshed previously roasted coffee is created; brewing said refreshed previously roasted coffee; and wherein said previously roasted coffee is selected from the group of coffees consisting of one or more of: an instant coffee; a ground coffee; a whole bean coffee; and combinations thereof.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein for every approximately 4.5 ounces of previously roasted coffee in said mixture, approximately 2.0 ounces of water and 1.0 ounces of said one or more flavors are added to said mixture.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The drawings are of illustrative embodiments. They do not illustrate all embodiments. Other embodiments may be used in addition or instead. Details which may be apparent or unnecessary may be omitted to save space or for more effective illustration. Some embodiments may be practiced with additional components or steps and/or without all of the components or steps which are illustrated. When the same numeral appears in different drawings, it refers to the same or like components or steps.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a flow block diagram showing the steps of the method of refreshing roasted coffee.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In the following detailed description of various embodiments of the present disclosure, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various aspects of one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. However, one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, and/or components have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure. As will be realized, the device of the present disclosure is capable of modifications in various obvious aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the screen shot figures, and the detailed descriptions thereof, are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive. Also, the reference or non-reference to a particular embodiment of the present disclosure shall not be interpreted to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0028] In the following description, certain terminology is used to describe certain features of one or more embodiments. For purposes of the specification, unless otherwise specified, the term “substantially” refers to the complete or nearly complete extent or degree of an action, characteristic, property, state, structure, item, or result. The exact allowable degree of deviation from absolute completeness may in some cases depend on the specific context. However, generally speaking, the nearness of completion will be so as to have the same overall result as if absolute and total completion were obtained. The use of “substantially” is also equally applicable when used in a negative connotation to refer to the complete or near complete lack of an action, characteristic, property, state, structure, item, or result.

[0029] As used herein, the terms “approximately” and “about” generally refer to a deviance of within 15% of the indicated number or range of numbers. In one embodiment, the term “approximately” and “about”, refer to a deviance of between 0.0001-40% from the indicated number or range of numbers.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a flow block diagram showing the steps of the method of refreshing roasted coffee. FIG. 1 shows that the method 100 of refreshing roasted coffee may comprise the steps: providing previously roasted coffee 105 (which may be instant coffee 106, ground coffee 107, or whole coffee beans 108); mixing the coffee with water 110, and optionally including a flavoring 115; placing the coffee mixture in a heat safe container 120, and preferably covering the container 121; heating the container in heating device (such as an oven) 125; removing the container from the heating device 130; grinding the refreshed coffee (if necessary) 132; brewing the coffee 135. The core steps of the method of the present disclosure are mixing the coffee with water (with an optional adding of a flavoring) and heating the coffee. In various embodiments, the heating device may be any device that is configured to heat food, including, but not limited to: a warming oven, an oven, a convection oven, a toaster oven, a pizza oven, a wood burning oven, a grill (gas or charcoal), a microwave, and/or a broiler (electric or flame). In various embodiments the heat safe container may be any container that can be put in an oven, microwave, grill, or broiler, such as a metal, glass, or ceramic pan, pot, dish, tray, pouch, and/or skillet. The container may be covered with a tight or loose lid or foil, or, if the container is a pouch, sealed by zipper or folding.

[0031] The below Table 1 discloses ranges and preferred amounts, times, and temperatures for mixing and heating the coffee mixture.

TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Coffee Mixture Oven Type and Oven Type and Range Preferred Settings-Ranges Settings-Preferred (instant, ground, Mixture (all (all times and (all times and or whole bean amounts are temperatures are temperatures are coffee) approximate) approximate) approximate) 1.0 to 6.0 4.5 ounces of Programmable Programmable ounces of coffee coffee Conveyor Oven-325° F. Conveyor Oven- 0.1 to 3.0 2.0 ounces of to 550° F. for 20 to 360 475° F. for 100 ounces of water water seconds seconds 0.0 to 2.0 ounce of 1 ounces of flavor Programmable Programmable flavor (optional) (optional) Convection Oven- Convection Oven- 325° F. to 500° F. for 475° F. for Thus, the preferred 20 to 360 seconds 100 seconds ratio is Warming- Warming- approximately 100° F. to 175° F. 150° F. for 18/8/4 coffee to for 8 to 12 minutes 10 mins water to flavor Oven- Oven- 300° F. to 500° F. 475° F. for for 30 to 360 seconds 100 seconds Broiler/Pizza- Broiler/Pizza- 350° F. to 800° F. 450° F. for for 10 to 180 seconds 100 seconds Microwave- Microwave- 600 to 1200 Watts 1200 Watts for 10 to 360 seconds for 100 seconds

[0032] Regarding the flavor that may be added, one or more flavors and/or spices may be used, including, but not limited to extracts, concentrates, and preparations of: Cinnamon; Chicory; Vanilla; Chocolate; Coffee; Mocha Allspice; Almond, Hazelnut, and other nut flavors; Nutmeg; Chai; Amaretto, Rum, and other liquor and liqueur flavors; Anise; Fruit flavors; Chili and other Pepper flavors; Bergamot; Butter; Caramel; Peppermint and other mints; Cloves; Pumpkin spice; Spices; Maple; Cardamom; Coconut; Lime; Lemon; Sweeteners (caloric or calorie free); and/or Honey.

[0033] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the present disclosure that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0034] Unless otherwise stated, all measurements, values, ratings, positions, magnitudes, sizes, locations, and other specifications which are set forth in this specification, including in the claims which follow, are approximate, not exact. They are intended to have a reasonable range which is consistent with the functions to which they relate and with what is customary in the art to which they pertain.

[0035] The foregoing description of the embodiments has been presented for the purposes of illustration and description. While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the above detailed description. As will be realized, these embodiments are capable of modifications in various obvious aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the protection. Accordingly, the detailed description is to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive. Also, although not explicitly recited, one or more embodiments may be practiced in combination or conjunction with one another. Furthermore, the reference or non-reference to a particular embodiment shall not be interpreted to limit the scope of protection. It is intended that these embodiments not be limited by this detailed description, but by the claims and the equivalents to the claims that are appended hereto.

[0036] Except as stated immediately above, nothing which has been stated or illustrated is intended or should be interpreted to cause a dedication of any component, step, feature, object, benefit, advantage, or equivalent to the public, regardless of whether it is or is not recited in the claims.