Self-Contained Cold Brew Container with Breakable Water Receptacle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cold brew beverage systems are messy, require handling of coffee grounds, and are not portable, with conventional methods involving complex machines or a lengthy process of steeping coffee grounds in a pitcher.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained cold brew beverage product comprising an infusion bag, a receptacle with a breakable wall containing water, and an outer container, where the receptacle's wall is ruptured to allow water to flow into the outer container, allowing the infusible material to steep and brew the beverage, enabling a compact, convenient, and mess-free process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional cold brew methods are used (steeping coffee grounds in a pitcher for 18 hours), then the beverage can be brewed, but the process is messy and requires handling of coffee grounds
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the harmful element (coffee grounds) from the brewing process by pre-encapsulating them in a sealed pouch. The pouch contains the grounds during storage and transport, and only releases them into the water when intentionally activated by the user, thereby eliminating the messiness associated with handling loose grounds.
Solution Approach 2:
The brewing system is segmented into separate functional components: a sealed pouch containing coffee grounds, a water container, and a brewing chamber. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and eliminates the need to handle grounds directly, as they remain contained within the pouch throughout the process.
2Ease of operation
If complex brewing machines are used, then cold pressed coffee can be brewed, but the system becomes portable and convenient
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple functions (storage, brewing, and serving) into a single integrated portable unit. The pouch, water container, and brewing chamber are combined in one device that can be stored in a refrigerator and used anywhere, eliminating the need for complex separate brewing machines while maintaining convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to be self-contained and self-servicing. The pouch automatically infuses coffee into the water when activated, requiring no external power source, filters, or complex mechanisms. The user simply adds water and waits for the brewing process to complete autonomously.
3Productivity
If traditional brewing methods are used, then coffee can be brewed, but the brewing time is lengthy (up to 18 hours)
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the brewing parameters by using pre-ground coffee in a controlled pouch environment with optimized surface area-to-volume ratio. This allows for faster extraction of coffee compounds into the water, reducing the brewing time from 18 hours to a few hours while maintaining or improving flavor quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The coffee grounds are pre-prepared and sealed in the pouch before use, with the optimal grind size and distribution already established. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for on-site grinding and setup, allowing the brewing process to begin immediately upon adding water and reducing overall preparation time.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a compact, convenient, and mess-free method for brewing cold brew beverages, allowing for rapid infusion and reduced brewing time, with the ability to produce a high-quality beverage in as little as 12 to 20 minutes, and facilitating easy disposal of used materials.
Implementation Method 1
incubating the outer container at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to allow the infusible material to steep in the water to produce a beverage
Implementation Method 2
allow the infusible material to steep in the water to produce a beverage
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are cold brew beverage products, methods of preparing cold brew beverages, and methods of making cold brew beverage products. In particular, cold brew beverage products are provided that include an infusion bag containing infusible material, a receptacle containing water having at least one breakable wall, and an outer container.