System and method for producing foamed and steamed milk from milk concentrate

Abstract

A foamed milk system for creating foamed milk from a source of condensed milk, a source of water, and a source of pressurized air. The foamed milk system may include a milk inlet system for the condensed milk, a water inlet system for the water, an air inlet system for the pressurized air, and a mixing area to mix the condensed milk, the water, and the pressurized air.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to a beverage system, and more particularly to systems and methods of producing foamed and steamed milk for beverages. Background technique [0002] Hot beverages such as cappuccinos and lattes are becoming more and more popular. Commercial businesses ranging from quick service restaurants to coffee shops serve these hot beverages to their customers. Although high-volume restaurants can make sufficient quantities of hot beverages, many customers may prefer freshly brewed beverages. Similarly, these customers may also gravitate towards freshly made foamed or steamed milk in their hot beverages. Frothed or steamed milk is usually of good quality if it is freshly made for each customer. However, current technology is not yet capable of producing frothed or steamed milk quickly or efficiently enough to satisfy customers. [0003] In general, frothed milk can be produced using steam, milk and air, whereas steamed ...

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Problems solved by technology

However steam, milk and / or air may not be sufficiently mixed

Inefficient mixing can create inefficiencies where some milk is not converted to froth

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