Beverage raw material pack and manufacturing method of the same

Abstract

To provide a pack which can facilitate a beverage raw material being poured into a container whose mouth part is relatively narrow, such as a PET bottle, and to provide a manufacturing method of the same.SOLUTION: A beverage raw material pack includes: a beverage raw material which is dissolved or extracted into a liquid to make a beverage; and a package body for packaging the beverage raw material. The package body includes: a body part for storing the beverage raw material; and an opening part capable of forming a pour-out port for pouring out the beverage raw material stored in the body part. The maximum width of the opening part is narrower than the maximum width of the body part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a beverage ingredient pack and a method for manufacturing the same. [Background technology]

[0002] A tea pack is known in which tea leaves for one use are contained in one package (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3244697 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When preparing a beverage using beverage ingredients such as tea leaves, the beverage ingredients are placed in a container that holds a liquid such as water. For example, in the case of tea leaves, a teapot or a teapot is generally used, but there is a need to brew tea by placing the tea leaves directly in a plastic bottle or the like, from the standpoint of portability and being able to drink freshly brewed tea anywhere. However, when a container with a relatively narrow opening, such as a plastic bottle, is used as the container for holding the liquid, it can be difficult to pour the beverage ingredients directly from the pack into the container.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides a pack that makes it easy to directly pour beverage ingredients into a container with a relatively narrow opening, such as a PET bottle, and a method for manufacturing the pack. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention includes the following aspects. [Aspect 1] a beverage ingredient to be dissolved or extracted into a liquid to produce a beverage; a packaging body for packaging the beverage ingredients; A beverage ingredient pack comprising: The packaging body is a main body portion for containing beverage ingredients; an opening portion capable of forming a pouring outlet for pouring out the beverage ingredients contained in the main body portion; Equipped with The maximum width of the opening portion is narrower than the maximum width of the main body portion. Beverage ingredient pack. [Aspect 2] A beverage ingredient pack according to aspect 1, The beverage ingredient contained in the package is tea leaves. Beverage ingredient pack. [Aspect 3] A beverage ingredient pack according to any one of aspects 1 and 2, the opening portion is provided at a first end of the package; the main body portion includes a sealing portion that seals a second end of the packaging body opposite the first end, The width of the sealing portion is wider than the maximum width of the opening portion. Beverage ingredient pack. [Aspect 4] A beverage ingredient pack according to any one of aspects 1 to 3, The maximum width of the opening is less than 28 mm, The maximum width of the body is greater than 28 mm; Beverage ingredient pack. [Aspect 5] a beverage ingredient to be dissolved or extracted into a liquid to produce a beverage; a packaging body for packaging the beverage ingredients; A manufacturing method for a beverage ingredient pack, comprising: The packaging body is a main body portion for containing beverage ingredients; an opening portion that can be opened to pour the beverage ingredients contained in the main body portion; Equipped with The manufacturing method includes: forming a filling port in the packaging body for filling the beverage ingredients; a filling step of filling the packaging body with beverage ingredients through the filling port; a sealing step of sealing the filling port; Including, The maximum opening area of ​​the filling port is larger than the maximum opening area of ​​the pouring outlet formed in the opening portion. Manufacturing method. [Aspect 6] A packaging body capable of packaging beverage ingredients, a main body that contains a single serving of beverage ingredients; an opening portion that is opened to form a pouring outlet for pouring out the beverage ingredients contained in the main body portion; Equipped with The maximum width of the opening portion is narrower than the maximum width of the main body portion. packaging. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a beverage ingredient pack that allows beverage ingredients to be easily placed directly into a container with a relatively narrow opening, such as a PET bottle, and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a beverage ingredient pack according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the beverage ingredient pack of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] A diagram illustrating a state in which beverage ingredients are poured from a beverage ingredient pack into a container. [Figure 4] A diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of a beverage ingredient pack. [Figure 5] Front view of a beverage ingredient pack according to another embodiment DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] [Beverage ingredient pack 1] <Summary> Fig. 1 is a front view of a beverage ingredient pack 1 according to one embodiment. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the beverage ingredient pack 1 of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which beverage ingredients 20 are being poured from the beverage ingredient pack 1 into a container 500, which is a PET bottle. The beverage ingredient pack 1 includes a package 10 and beverage ingredients 20.

[0010] <Package 10> The package 10 packages beverage ingredients 20. In this embodiment, the package 10 has a triangular shape. For example, the package 10 is formed by overlapping sheet-like members and sealing the outer periphery. The package 10 can be divided into a sealing area A1 where the sheet-like members are sealed, and a storage area A2 where the beverage ingredients 20 are stored.

[0011] The sheet-like member may be made of known materials such as plastic or paper. Furthermore, the sheet-like member may have a predetermined function necessary for maintaining the quality of the beverage ingredient 20, such as light-blocking, moisture-proof, or airtight properties. Furthermore, members made of multiple materials may be combined. Furthermore, known methods such as heat sealing may be used to seal the periphery of the sheet-like member. In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the package 10 is formed by overlapping two sheet-like members, and the entire periphery of the package 10 forms a sealed area A1. However, if the package 10 is formed from a single sheet-like member, a portion of the outer periphery may be a fold of the sheet-like member. Furthermore, an information display section 10C may be provided on the outer surface of the package 10 to display various information, such as the type of beverage ingredient 20. The package 10 includes a main body section 11 and an openable section 12. The sealed area A1 and the storage area A2 span the main body section 11 and the openable section 12.

[0012] The main body 11 contains beverage ingredients 20 in an amount sufficient for one use. The tear-open portion 12 is opened to form a pouring outlet 12a for pouring out the beverage ingredients 20 contained in the main body 11. In this embodiment, a notch 12b is formed in the sealing area A1. When the tear-open portion 12 is torn starting from the notch 12b, the tear-open portion 12 separates from the main body 11, and a pouring outlet 12a is formed at the location that was the boundary between the main body 11 and the tear-open portion 12 (FIG. 3).

[0013] In this embodiment, the maximum width W12 of the tear portion 12 is configured to be narrower than the maximum width W11 of the main body portion 11. The relatively narrow maximum width of the tear portion 12 makes it easier to pour beverage ingredients 20 into a container 500 such as a plastic bottle with a relatively narrow opening. On the other hand, by making the maximum width of the main body portion 11 wider than the maximum width of the tear portion 12, it is possible to ensure storage space for the beverage ingredients 20. Furthermore, if the maximum width of the main body portion 11 is wider than the inner diameter of the opening portion 501 of the container 500, it is possible to prevent the package 10 from falling into the container 500 while the beverage ingredients 20 are being poured.

[0014] In this specification, the maximum width of the main body 11 and the tearing portion 12 refers to the maximum length of the main body 11 and the tearing portion 12 in a direction along a plane whose normal is a straight line along the direction in which the beverage ingredient 20 is poured from the beverage ingredient pack 1 into the container 500 (direction D1 in the example of Figure 3). When the main body 11 is made of paper or a plastic material, the shape of the package 10 may change, but the maximum width refers to the above-mentioned maximum length within the shape that the package 10 can assume. In the case of the beverage ingredient pack 1 of this embodiment, the package 10 made of a sheet-like member can be deformed by folding or rolling, etc., but the maximum length of the main body 11 and the tearing portion 12 in the position shown in Figures 1 and 2 is the maximum width of the main body 11 and the tearing portion 12.

[0015] In one embodiment, the maximum width of the tear portion 12 may be smaller than 28 mm. Having a width smaller than 28 mm, which is the inner diameter of the mouth of a typical PET bottle, makes it easier to insert at least a portion of the main body 11 into the mouth and pour the beverage ingredients 20. This makes it less likely that the beverage ingredients 20 will spill out of the container while being poured. Even if the maximum width of the tear portion 12 is 28 mm or greater, ease of pouring can be ensured as long as the dimensions are within a range that allows at least a portion of the main body 11 to be inserted into the mouth of the PET bottle by slightly flexing the main body 11. For example, the maximum width of the tear portion 12 may be smaller than 30 mm, smaller than 35 mm, or smaller than 40 mm.

[0016] In this embodiment, the tear-open portion 12 is provided at one end 10A of the packaging body 10 in the direction D1. The other end 10B of the packaging body 10 in the direction D1 forms a sealed area A11 that is sealed across the direction D2. The sealed area A11 is a part of the sealed area A1. In the direction D2, the maximum width of the sealed area A11 (which in this embodiment is the same as the maximum width W11 of the main body 11) is wider than the maximum width W12 of the tear-open portion 12. This allows for a larger filling opening when filling the beverage ingredients 20, as will be described later, making it easier to fill beverage ingredients 20 other than powder. For example, the maximum width of the sealed area A11 may be 100 mm or more, 110 mm or more, or 120 mm or more. A maximum width of this order of magnitude makes it easier to fill beverage ingredients 20 other than powder (e.g., tea leaves).

[0017] <Beverage raw materials 20> Beverage ingredients 20 are ingredients to be dissolved or extracted into a liquid to produce a beverage. Examples of beverage ingredients to be dissolved in a liquid include various powdered or granular ingredients, such as instant coffee, protein powder, sports drink powder, green tea powder, sugar, and salt. Examples of beverage ingredients to be extracted into a liquid include coffee beans, various types of tea leaves, such as black tea, green tea, and roasted green tea, as well as plant petals and seeds. Figure 3 shows tea leaves as the beverage ingredient 20. The amount of beverage ingredient 20 to be filled into the package 10 can be determined appropriately depending on the type of beverage ingredient 20 and the size of the intended container 500, i.e., the amount of liquid in which the beverage ingredient 20 will be dissolved or extracted. Examples of containers 500 that can be used include 500 ml, 1 L, and 2 L plastic bottles. Even for the same type of beverage ingredient 20 (e.g., tea leaves), the amount to be filled varies depending on the size of the intended container 500.

[0018] The information presenting unit 10C may display information indicating the appropriate amount of beverage ingredient 20 for a given size of container 500 (i.e., a given amount of liquid). For example, if the amount of beverage ingredient 20 is appropriate for dissolving or extracting water (liquid) in a 500 ml PET bottle, information presenting unit 10C may display information such as "for 500 ml." For containers with a defined capacity, such as PET bottles, the container can be filled to the brim with water (liquid), eliminating the need to measure the water (liquid). Furthermore, if the main body 11 contains beverage ingredient 20 in an amount appropriate for the container size (liquid amount), such as "for 500 ml," there is no need to measure the beverage ingredient 20. Thus, according to the configuration of this embodiment, a beverage of an appropriate concentration can be prepared without measuring either the water (liquid) or the beverage ingredient 20.

[0019] In contrast, when multiple servings of beverage ingredients 20 are contained in one pack, it is necessary to measure out the required amount using a teaspoon or the like. Also, since the capacity of containers such as teapots and teapots varies depending on the container, it is necessary to measure out the beverage ingredients 20 according to the capacity of the container, or to measure out the amount of water (liquid) to be put into the container according to the amount of beverage ingredients 20. In this embodiment, such measuring work is eliminated, making it easier to make beverages.

[0020] [Manufacturing process for beverage ingredient pack 1] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of the beverage ingredient pack 1.

[0021] In step S1, a filling port 15 for filling the packaging body 10 with beverage ingredients 20 is formed. In this embodiment, the filling port 15 is provided in the end 10B of the packaging body 10 opposite the side on which the tear-open portion 12 is provided. Specifically, the outer periphery of the overlapping sheet-like members is sealed in a portion other than the end 10B (the hatched portion of S1 in Figure 3 (the portion of the sealing area A1 other than the sealing area A11)). This forms the filling port 15 in the end 10B. In addition, at this time, the filling port 15 is formed so as to be larger than the pouring outlet 12a formed by the tear-open portion 12. Furthermore, the maximum opening area of ​​the filling port 15 is configured so as to be larger than the maximum opening area of ​​the pouring outlet 12a formed by the pouring outlet 12a. Note that the maximum opening area refers to the largest opening area that can be obtained when the shape of the packaging body 10 can be deformed. In this step, a packaging body capable of packaging an ingredient beverage is formed.

[0022] In step S2, the beverage ingredients 20 are filled into the packaging body 10 through the filling port 15. For example, a predetermined filling machine M or the like is used to fill the package 10 with a predetermined amount of beverage ingredients 20 through the filling port 15.

[0023] In step S3, filling port 15 is sealed. When sealing, nitrogen gas or the like may be enclosed to prevent deterioration. Furthermore, at a predetermined timing after step S1, notch 12b for forming pouring outlet 12a may be formed.

[0024] In this embodiment, the beverage ingredients 20 can be filled through the filling port 15, which is larger than the spout 12a, making it easier to fill the package 10 with the beverage ingredients 20. For example, if the package 10 has a long, stick-like shape, it is easy to pour the beverage ingredients 20 into a container with a narrow opening, such as a plastic bottle, but the filling port is inevitably small. If the beverage ingredients 20 are tea leaves or other ingredients that are larger or longer than powdered ingredients, the opening for discharging the beverage ingredients 20 on the filling machine must be larger than for powdered beverage ingredients 20. Therefore, if the filling port 15 of the package 10 is small, filling by machine may be difficult. In this embodiment, the beverage ingredients 20 can be filled through the filling port 15, which is larger than the spout 12a, making it easier to fill relatively large or long beverage ingredients 20, such as tea leaves.

[0025] [Variations] Fig. 5 is a front view of a beverage ingredient pack 101 according to another embodiment. The beverage ingredient pack 101 includes a packaging body 110 and a beverage ingredient 120. Similar to the packaging body 10 of the above embodiment, the packaging body 110 is formed by overlapping sheet-like members. A main body 111 of the packaging body 110 has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and an opening portion 112 is formed at one corner of the rectangular shape. The packaging body 110 is also configured so that the maximum width of the opening portion 112 is narrower than the maximum width of the main body 111.

[0026] Although the packages 10 and 110 have a generally planar shape formed by overlapping sheet-like members, the shape of the package is not limited to a planar shape. For example, the package may have a three-dimensional shape such as a pyramid or a cone, and the opening part may be provided at the apex.

[0027] The present invention has been described above based on the respective embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the techniques described in the respective embodiments may be appropriately combined, or the techniques of the above embodiments may be appropriately combined with known techniques. [Explanation of symbols]

[0028] 1 beverage ingredient pack, 10 packaging body, 11 main body, 12 opening portion

Claims

1. a beverage ingredient to be dissolved or extracted into a liquid to produce a beverage; a packaging body for packaging beverage ingredients; A beverage ingredient pack comprising: The packaging body is a main body that contains a single serving of beverage ingredients; an opening portion that is opened to form a pouring outlet for pouring out the beverage ingredients contained in the main body portion; Equipped with The maximum width of the opening portion is narrower than the maximum width of the main body portion. Beverage ingredient pack.

2. The beverage ingredient pack according to claim 1, The beverage ingredient contained in the package is tea leaves. Beverage ingredient pack.

3. The beverage ingredient pack according to claim 1, the opening portion is provided at a first end of the package; the main body portion includes a sealing portion that seals a second end of the packaging body opposite the first end, The width of the sealing portion is wider than the maximum width of the opening portion. Beverage ingredient pack.

4. The beverage ingredient pack according to claim 1, The maximum width of the opening portion is less than 28 mm, The maximum width of the body is greater than 28 mm. Beverage ingredient pack.

5. a beverage ingredient to be dissolved or extracted into a liquid to produce a beverage; a packaging body for packaging the beverage ingredients; A manufacturing method for a beverage ingredient pack, comprising: The packaging body is a main body that contains a single serving of beverage ingredients; an opening portion that is opened to form a pouring outlet for pouring out the beverage ingredients contained in the main body portion; Equipped with The manufacturing method includes: forming a filling port in the packaging body for filling the beverage ingredients; a filling step of filling the packaging body with beverage ingredients through the filling port; a sealing step of sealing the filling port; Including, The maximum opening area of ​​the filling port is larger than the maximum opening area of ​​the spout formed by the opening portion. Manufacturing method.

6. A packaging body capable of packaging beverage ingredients, a main body that contains a single serving of beverage ingredients; an opening portion that is opened to form a pouring outlet for pouring out the beverage ingredients contained in the main body portion; Equipped with The maximum width of the opening portion is narrower than the maximum width of the main body portion. packaging.

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