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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 04, 1995
Filed:
Aug. 26, 1993
Applicant:
Inventors:
Robert F Smith, Ridgefield Park, NJ (US);
James P Herrick, Brookfield, CT (US);
Timothy J Strelevitz, White Plains, NY (US);
Assignee:
Kraft General Foods, Inc., Northfield, IL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23F / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
426433 ;
Abstract
Coffee brewing cycle time is improved by contacting roasted ground coffee with a brief interval of steam, e.g. 3 seconds. The steam is preferably introduced prior to contact with brewing water and may be followed by a brief interval of pause prior to introducing the water. Steam and water are preferably introduced under a moderately elevated pressure. Improvements in appearance, color, flavor, aroma and yield can be achieved along with reduced cycle time.