초록 ▼

An improved espresso/cappuccino machine and methods which comprise a crema device downstream of the coffee filter for producing consistent and rich crema on top of the espresso and an automatic milk frothier for producing a predetermined amount of visually appealing foamy head for the milk, both in

An improved espresso/cappuccino machine and methods which comprise a crema device downstream of the coffee filter for producing consistent and rich crema on top of the espresso and an automatic milk frothier for producing a predetermined amount of visually appealing foamy head for the milk, both in a manner that is independent of the operators\skill. The crema device comprises an expandable opening for forming a stream or jet of espresso, a crema chamber having keeping means for maintaining an amount of espresso in the chamber during the brewing process, and an arrangement that allows the jet of espresso to plunge directly into the espresso maintained in the chamber thereby producing the crema. The automatic frothier comprises an expandable opening for forming a steam jet, an automatic fluid regulating system for selectively introducing air into the frothier before the predetermined amount of foamy head has been produced and introducing foam into the frothier afterwards, a chamber for mixing the steam with the air and foam, and a reflector for confining the steam above the reflector and preventing the steam from spraying the milk.

대표청구항 ▼

An apparatus for brewing coffee, espresso, cappuccino or the like comprising: means for generating pressurized water; a filter for receiving a supply of ground coffee beans, said filter allowing pressurized brewed water to pass while blocking passage of said ground coffee beans; and foaming means di

An apparatus for brewing coffee, espresso, cappuccino or the like comprising: means for generating pressurized water; a filter for receiving a supply of ground coffee beans, said filter allowing pressurized brewed water to pass while blocking passage of said ground coffee beans; and foaming means disposed downstream of said filter for producing fine air bubbles or foam for said brewed water, said foaming means comprising an inlet for receiving said pressurized brewed water, transforming means for transforming said pressurized brewed water into at least one jet of brewed water, containing means having an inlet port for receiving said jet of brewed water and keeping means for maintaining an amount of brewed water in said containing means during the brewing process, and an arrangement that allows said jet of brewed water to plunge into the brewed water maintained in said containing means thereby producing in said brewed water very fine air bubbles.