Tea brewing management system and methods

Abstract

A tea brewing management system and method are applicable to multiple terminal electronic devices and a control server. The control server includes: a communication unit with networking capabilities for communication connection to the terminal electronic devices; a database storing multiple different tea varieties and parameters such as brewing time and number of infusions for each tea variety; a display unit with a tea variety selection and monitoring page; and a processing unit electrically connected to the communication unit, the database, and the display unit. When the processing unit receives a tea variety selection, it selects a corresponding parameter from the database based on the selection and displays it on the terminal electronic device via the display unit. This allows the user to select the tea variety on the terminal electronic device, thereby automatically adjusting the brewing parameters for each tea infusion by the application program and issuing a prompt sound upon completion of each infusion to ensure that the flavor of each tea reaches its optimal level.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a tea brewing management system and method, and more particularly to a tea brewing management system and method that allows a user to precisely control the brewing time and number of times according to the characteristics of different teas, thereby ensuring that the flavor of each cup of tea can be fully exerted. Prior Art

[0002] Tea is a universally beloved beverage, with a history stretching back thousands of years and deeply ingrained into our daily lives. Drinking tea not only offers a cultural experience, but its elements also offer numerous health benefits, including fragrant breath, invigorating spirits, and a calming effect. It also provides antioxidant benefits, promotes skin and mucous membrane health, and boosts metabolism.

[0003] However, most modern people are unfamiliar with the correct tea brewing methods, and only have a superficial understanding of the process. Interviews with tea industry professionals revealed that among tea growers, roasters, brewers, vendors, and consumers, only roasters and brewers are relatively familiar with the correct brewing techniques. Generally, vendors and consumers also only know the correct brewing techniques for a few different teas. Most consumers or recipients of tea gifts fail to accurately capture the aroma and flavor of the tea leaves they brew. Incorrect tea brewing methods can lead to the loss of beneficial ingredients in tea, such as flavanols. Proper absorption of flavanols contributes to good health. Furthermore, improper tea brewing procedures can significantly diminish the flavor of the tea after the second infusion, preventing tea drinkers from fully appreciating the essence of fine tea.

[0004] In light of this, and driven by their love for tea, the applicant began researching the flavors of various teas and their brewing techniques. Throughout this process, they consulted tea farmers, tea roasting experts, tea vendors, and tea lovers, gathering information on tea varieties, roasting techniques, and tea brewing knowledge. Through continuous research and experimentation, they conceived of a tea brewing management system and method that allows users to precisely control brewing time and frequency based on the characteristics of each tea, ensuring that the full flavor of each cup is fully realized. This system addresses the difficulties tea lovers face in selecting and brewing tea by providing a convenient management tool that helps users quickly find the tea information they need and brew delicious tea. This system enhances users' tea-drinking experience and, in turn, promotes the spread and development of tea culture. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a method for intelligently managing tea brewing, allowing users to precisely control the brewing time and frequency based on the characteristics of different teas, ensuring that the flavor of each cup of tea is fully realized, thereby solving the problem that modern people are not familiar with how to brew a cup of good tea.

[0006] The aforementioned tea brewing management system is applicable to multiple terminal electronic devices and a control server. The control server comprises: a communication unit with networking capabilities for communicating with the terminal electronic devices; a database storing a plurality of different tea items and parameters such as brewing time and number of times for each tea item; a display unit with a tea item selection and monitoring page; and a processing unit electrically connected to the communication unit, the database, and the display unit. When the processing unit receives a tea item selection, it selects corresponding parameters from the database based on the selection and displays them on the terminal electronic device via the display unit, allowing the user to select the tea item through the terminal electronic device. The application automatically adjusts the brewing parameters for each cup of tea and issues a notification sound when each cup of tea is completed, ensuring that each cup of tea has the optimal flavor.

[0007] In the aforementioned tea brewing management system, the selection operation screen includes different tea items, the tea brewing water temperature displayed next to the tea item, and the tea brewing time and the tea number mark.

[0008] The aforementioned tea brewing management method includes: receiving an operation request transmitted by a terminal electronic device by a control server; displaying an operation screen on the terminal electronic device, the operation screen including different tea items, a brewing water temperature value, and a brewing time and a tea number label displayed next to each tea item; the user brews tea leaves with water of the same temperature according to the brewing water temperature value, then selects different tea items on the operation screen, and selects the first cup of tea according to the brewing time and tea number label; the brewing time and tea number label display a timer; when the timer expires, a sound alerts the user, and the user can pour out the first cup of tea; the user selects the second cup of tea according to the brewing time and tea number label, and the operation screen displays a countdown for the second cup of tea, thereby completing the third cup of tea.

[0009] In the aforementioned tea brewing management method, the brewing time and the timing method displayed by the tea label are countdown. Simple diagram description

[0010] FIG1 is a structural diagram of the present invention. FIG2 is a flow chart of the operation of the present invention. FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG6 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Implementation Method

[0011] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a diagram of the architecture of the present invention. As shown, the tea brewing management system of the present invention is applicable to multiple terminal electronic devices 1 and a control server 2. The control server 2 includes at least an electrically connected communication unit 21, a database 22, a display unit 23, and a processing unit 24. The communication unit 21 has networking capabilities, enabling communication with the terminal electronic devices 1 via the Internet 3. In this embodiment, the terminal electronic device 1 can be a computer, smartphone, or iPad.

[0012] Database 22 stores multiple different tea items and their parameters, including brewing time, temperature, and number of brewing times. Tea brewing varies depending on the type of tea, degree of fermentation, degree of rolling, degree of roasting, and maturity of the green tea leaves. Therefore, different amounts of tea, water temperatures, and brewing times are required to achieve the most perfect flavor. The present invention collects information on the flavor, origin, and brewing conditions of various teas from sources including tea experts, tea books, and online resources, and compiles this information into database 22. For example, Longjing tea is classified as Jianpian green tea; its fermentation level is unfermented; its rolling level is lightly rolled; its roasting level is unroasted; and its green tea maturity is bud tea. The brewing water temperature is typically low (75°C), the amount of tea brewed is small (6g for a spherical tea package), and the brewing time is short (25 seconds for the first brew, 15 seconds for the second brew, and 30 seconds for the third brew). In this embodiment, the amount of tea brewed is controlled by using customized tea balls according to different tea types. The temperature of the tea brewing water is controlled (75°C to 95°C). In actual operation, five independent temperature-controlled tea barrels can be used to provide different water temperatures.

[0013] A display unit 23 includes a selection screen and a monitoring page for tea items. The brewing management mechanism within the database 22 displays the brewing water temperature directly next to the tea item. Each brewing time and the number of each brewing step are automatically displayed on the page. The top layer of the selection screen includes at least eight monitoring screens for monitoring the first eight brewing steps in the sequence.

[0014] The processing unit 24 is electrically connected to the communication unit 21, the database 22 and the display unit 23 to process the user's tea item selection and select a corresponding parameter from the database 22 according to the selection and display it on the terminal electronic device 1.

[0015] The combination of the aforementioned components forms a tea brewing management system suitable for use in tea shops or by individual tea lovers. When the processing unit 24 receives a tea selection, it selects corresponding parameters from the database 22 based on the selection. The user then selects the tea selection on the display unit of the terminal electronic device 1. The application automatically sets the brewing time and number of times based on the characteristics of each tea. The user simply selects the tea selection, and the application automatically adjusts the brewing parameters for each cup of tea, emitting a notification sound when each cup is complete, ensuring the optimal flavor of each cup.

[0016] Please refer to Figure 2, which is a flowchart of the operation of the present invention. In conjunction with Figure 1, as shown in the figure, the operation of the present invention includes the following steps: In step S1, the control server 2 receives an operation request from the terminal electronic device 1. In this embodiment, the terminal electronic device 1 downloads an application from the control server 2 via an app. During use, the terminal electronic device 1 communicates with the control server 2 via the Internet 3. A login screen (see FIG. 3 ) is displayed on the terminal electronic device 1. This screen includes the user's registered account and password, allowing the user to log in and perform operations. In step S2, an operation screen is displayed on the terminal electronic device 1. The control server 2 receives an operation request from the terminal electronic device 1, verifies it, and then transmits the operation screen to the terminal electronic device 1. As shown in FIG4 , the operation screen includes various tea items 11 (e.g., Gongfu Black Tea, High Mountain Oolong Tea, Tieguanyin Tea, Baozhong Tea, Longjing Tea, Qingyang Tea, etc.), tea brewing water temperature values ​​12 displayed directly next to the tea items 11 (e.g., 95°C for Gongfu Black Tea, 90°C for High Mountain Oolong Tea, 95°C for Tieguanyin Tea, 95°C for Baozhong Tea, 75°C for Longjing Tea, and 95°C for Qingyang Tea), as well as tea brewing time and tea order labels 13 to display the brewing time and order of each tea. Furthermore, eight small monitoring screens 14 are provided at the top of the operation screen to monitor the first eight tea brewing orders. This allows tea to be served simultaneously if two tables of eight guests order tea together. In addition, the control screens for brewing various teas and brewing courses, the small monitoring screen 14 at the top and the brewing time and the tea number mark 13 at the bottom are displayed synchronously. In step S3, the user selects a tea type. The user brews tea using water at the same temperature as the temperature displayed by the brewing water temperature value 12, then directly selects a different tea type 11 from the operation screen, and selects the first cup of tea from the brewing time and the cup number indicator 13 (e.g., pressing 1 for the first cup selects the first cup of tea). In step S4, the operation screen displays the timing, and the brewing time and the tea number mark 13 on the operation screen display the timing time, which is counted down. The monitoring small screen 14 displays the tea brewing order. In step S5, the timing ends. When the timing of step S4 ends, a sound (ringing) is used to remind the user, and the user can pour out the first cup of tea and drink it. In step S6, the next cup of tea is set. After the first cup of tea is poured, the user can select the second cup of tea using the brewing time and the cup number indicator 13. The operation screen displays the countdown for the second cup of tea. In this way, the third cup of tea is completed. Of course, after the first cup has been brewed the set number of times, the second, third, and so on, cups will continue to follow the same procedure.

[0017] The aforementioned invention can manage the brewing of at least 24 cups of tea; three servings of tea totaling 420cc per cup. Taking the brewing of three servings of black tea as an example, brewing four cups of hot black tea can be completed in 5 minutes. Taking the brewing of three servings of oolong tea as another example, brewing four cups of hot oolong tea can be completed in 12 minutes. This invention, when applied to tea shops, can facilitate direct preparation of customer-ordered teas at the tea shop counter. Through the specialized store mode designed by the invention, the application quickly provides tea information and brewing instructions based on the customer's selection. The tea shop counter can directly use the AI-powered display guidance of the invention application to prepare tea, select teas based on the customer's needs, and provide optimal brewing recommendations, thereby improving customer satisfaction.

[0018] Please refer to Figure 5, which illustrates an embodiment of the operating screen of the present invention. To more clearly illustrate the features of the present invention, this description provides an example. As shown in the figure, during operation, the screen displays various tea items 11, along with the brewing water temperature 12, brewing time, and tea number 13 displayed directly next to the tea item 11. In this embodiment, the user selects high mountain oolong, Qingyang tea, and Baozhong tea, among other items: Monitoring screen 14, number 2, shows the first tea of ​​the third cup of high mountain oolong tea. The brewing time and the tea number label 13 show that the brewing will be completed in 35 seconds. Surveillance screen 14, number 3, shows the fourth cup of high mountain oolong tea, the first tea. The brewing time and tea number indicator 13 show that the brewing will be completed in 35 seconds. Monitoring screen No. 4 of the small monitoring screen 14 shows the first cup of Qingyang Tea, the first tea, and the brewing time and the tea number label 13 show that the brewing will be completed in 36 seconds. Surveillance screen 14, number 5, shows the first cup of the third tea of ​​Qingyang Tea. The brewing time and the tea number label 13 show that the brewing will be completed in 36 seconds. Surveillance screen 14, number 6, shows the first tea of ​​the fourth cup of Baozhong tea. The brewing time and the tea number label 13 show that the brewing will be completed in 37 seconds. Monitoring screen No. 8 of the small monitoring screen 14 shows the second cup of Longjing tea, the first tea, and the brewing time and the tea number mark 13 show that the brewing is completed and a bell sounds (TIME UP).

[0019] Please refer to Figure 6, which illustrates another embodiment of the operation screen of the present invention. As shown, during operation, the screen displays various tea varieties 11, with the brewing water temperature 12 displayed directly next to the tea variety 11, as well as the brewing time and tea number 13. In this embodiment, the user selects Longjing, High Mountain Oolong, Qingyang, and Baozhong tea varieties, where: Monitoring screen No. 1 of the small monitoring screen 14 shows the second cup of Longjing tea, the second course of tea, and the brewing time and the tea number mark 13 show that the brewing will be completed in 11 seconds. The second monitoring screen of the small monitoring screen 14 shows the first tea of ​​the third cup of high mountain oolong tea. The brewing time and the tea number mark 13 show that the brewing is completed and a bell sounds (TIME UP). The monitoring screen 3 of the small monitoring screen 14 shows the first tea of ​​the fourth cup of high mountain oolong tea. The brewing time and the tea number mark 13 show that the brewing is completed and a bell sounds (TIME UP). The monitoring screen 4 of the monitoring screen 14 shows the first cup of Qingyang Tea, the first tea, and the brewing time and the tea number mark 13 show the completion of brewing and the ringing sound (TIME UP). The monitoring screen 14 of the 5th monitoring screen shows the first tea of ​​the third cup of Qingyang Tea. The brewing time and the tea number mark 13 show that the brewing is completed and a bell sounds (TIME UP). The monitoring screen No. 6 of the monitoring screen 14 shows the first tea of ​​the fourth cup of Baozhong tea. The tea brewing time and the tea number mark 13 are displayed to indicate that the brewing is completed and a bell sounds (TIME UP). Surveillance screen 14, number 7, shows the fourth cup of Longjing tea, the third tea. The brewing time and the tea number label 13 show that the brewing will be completed in 27 seconds.

[0020] In addition to providing the aforementioned tea brewing management mechanism, the present invention can also collect regional consumer tea drinking preference analysis based on information such as tea name, flavor description, origin, optimal brewing temperature, brewing time, and tea-to-water ratio, for example: 1. Collect the annual consumption of each type of tea by tea lovers or shops using the present invention, and provide reference for the tea sales industry. 2. Understand the flavor preferences of tea lovers in a certain region based on tea consumption and provide reference for tea lovers in that region. 3. Understand the high-quality teas from specific origins and provide regional tea farmers with reference to factors that tea lovers prefer. 4. Understand the criticism or appreciation of the water temperature and brewing time of AI smart tea brewing management in different regions, and provide it to the maintainer of this invention as a reference for adding or deleting database content. 5. Understand the criticism or praise of the tea amount and water ratio of AI smart tea brewing management in different regions, and provide it to the maintainer of this invention as a reference for adding and deleting database content.

[0021] The aforementioned embodiments are merely for illustrating preferred implementations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Slight modifications and changes may be made without losing the essence of the present invention or departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0022] In summary, the present invention utilizes a database storing multiple records of different tea types and their parameters, such as brewing time and number of times, in conjunction with a processing unit, display unit, communication unit, and a terminal electronic device connected to the database, to form a tea brewing management system and method. This system allows users to precisely control brewing time and number of times based on the characteristics of each tea, ensuring that the flavor of each cup is fully realized. Users simply select the tea type, and the application automatically adjusts the brewing parameters for each cup, emitting a notification sound when each cup is complete, ensuring that each cup achieves its optimal flavor. This is a practical design and a truly novel creation. We have filed a patent application in accordance with the law and hope that the Patent Office will review and grant the patent as soon as possible. We are grateful for your kindness.

[0023] 1: Terminal electronic device 11:Tea items 12: Tea water temperature 13:Tea brewing time and tea number mark 14: Monitor small screen 2: Control the server 21: Communication unit 22: Database 23: Display unit 24: Processing unit 3: Internet S1~S6: Steps

Claims

1. A tea brewing management system, suitable for use with multiple terminal electronic devices and a control server, comprising: a communication unit, located on the control server and having networking capabilities, for communicating with the terminal electronic devices; a database, located on the control server, for storing a plurality of different tea items and parameters such as brewing time, temperature, and number of brewing times for these tea items; a display unit, located on the control server, for displaying a tea item selection screen and a monitoring page; and a processing unit, electrically connected to the communication unit, the database, and the display unit, for processing a user's tea item selection and, based on the selection, selecting a corresponding parameter from the database for display on the terminal electronic device.

2. The tea brewing management system as described in claim 1, wherein: The selection operation screen includes different tea items, the tea brewing water temperature displayed next to the tea item, as well as the tea brewing time and the tea number.

3. The tea brewing management system as described in claim 1, wherein: The terminal electronic device can be a computer, a smart phone or an iPad.

4. A tea brewing management method, comprising the following steps: a control server receives an operation request transmitted by a terminal electronic device; a selection operation screen is displayed on the terminal electronic device, the selection operation screen including different tea items, a tea brewing water temperature value displayed next to the tea item, and a tea brewing time and a tea number mark; a user brews tea leaves with water of the same temperature according to the tea brewing water temperature value, and then selects different tea items from the selection operation screen, and selects a first cup of tea from the tea brewing time and the tea number mark; the tea brewing time and the tea number mark display a timing time; when the timing ends, a sound is sounded to remind the user, and the user can pour out the first cup of tea; the user selects a second cup of tea from the tea brewing time and the tea number mark, and the selection operation screen displays a countdown to the completion of the second cup of tea, and then selects a third cup of tea from the tea brewing time and the tea number mark, and the selection operation screen displays a countdown to the completion of the third cup of tea.

5. The tea brewing management method as described in claim 4, wherein: The selection operation screen is provided with a plurality of small monitoring screens for displaying the tea brewing sequence.

6. The tea brewing management method according to claim 4, wherein: The brewing time and the timing method displayed on the tea label are countdown.

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