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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2018
Filed:
Aug. 24, 2011
Yoshihiro Nakao, Kawasaki, JP;
Yoshiaki Yokoo, Kawasaki, JP;
Makoto Nakajima, Kawasaki, JP;
Hiroaki Shimizu, Kawasaki, JP;
Hiroki Furuta, Kawasaki, JP;
Morio Mitsuhashi, Atsugi, JP;
Yoshihiro Nakao, Kawasaki, JP;
Yoshiaki Yokoo, Kawasaki, JP;
Makoto Nakajima, Kawasaki, JP;
Hiroaki Shimizu, Kawasaki, JP;
Hiroki Furuta, Kawasaki, JP;
Morio Mitsuhashi, Atsugi, JP;
SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A roasted plant extraction apparatus is provided which is capable of selectively reducing excessive bitterness in an extract liquid obtained by water extraction from a roasted plant raw material while preserving desirable flavor ingredients and body. A beverage extraction apparatus includes a granule containing part adapted to contain granules for extraction of a beverage, a pouring device for pouring an extraction solvent into the granule containing part from a first direction, and a collecting device for collecting an extract liquid extracted by means of the extraction solvent. The granule containing part comprises a detachable restraining member for placing the granules in a substantially sealed state. The beverage extraction apparatus further comprises a rotary mechanism for rotating the granule containing part.