System and method for producing foamed and steamed milk from milk concentrate
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE COCA COLA CO
- Publication Date
- 2008-01-09
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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[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 ...