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A beverage brewing device is provided which includes a conventional brewing assembly, and a cooling assembly for brewing a hot beverage and then dispensing the beverage as a hot beverage or diverting it to the cooling system to dispense it as a cold beverage. A switching assembly is provided to perm

A beverage brewing device is provided which includes a conventional brewing assembly, and a cooling assembly for brewing a hot beverage and then dispensing the beverage as a hot beverage or diverting it to the cooling system to dispense it as a cold beverage. A switching assembly is provided to permit the user to selectively choose between a hot beverage and cold beverage. The device also provides a novel cooling cartridge which permits the introduction of hot liquid and results in the dispensing of cold liquid from the cold cartridge.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A beverage brewing device for dispensing a brewed beverage comprising:a housing;a water reservoir located within the housing;a heater for heating water placed in the reservoir;a filter basket for containing beverage media, said filter basket having an outlet;means for del

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A beverage brewing device for dispensing a brewed beverage comprising:a housing;a water reservoir located within the housing;a heater for heating water placed in the reservoir;a filter basket for containing beverage media, said filter basket having an outlet;means for delivering water from the heater to a location above the filter basket to permit hot water to contact beverage media in the filter basket to brew a beverage;a first container for collecting the hot brewed beverage;a cooling system located within the housing for cooling the hot brewed beverage, said cooling system including a removable cold retaining element which contacts the brewed beverage to cool said beverage; anda deflector member movable from a first position which permits the hot brewed beverage to flow from the outlet of the filter basket to the first container, to a second position which directs the hot brewed beverage to the cooling system to reduce the temperature of the brewed beverage.