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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2004
Joseph Theodoor Knitel, De Meern, NL;
Vincent Jan Steenhof, 's-Hertogenbosch, NL;
Joseph Theodoor Knitel, De Meern, NL;
Vincent Jan Steenhof, 's-Hertogenbosch, NL;
Sara Lee/DE N.V., AA Utrecht, NL;
Abstract
A method for the preparation of a beverage suitable for consumption such as, for instance, cappuccino, wherein use is made of at least one extraction pad () at least filled with a product to be extracted such as ground coffee (), and at least one additive holder () at least filled with a soluble substance such as a flavoring and/or odorant and/or colorant, more in particular such as an instant and/or liquid creamer (), the method further having the following method steps: the extraction pad () and the additive holder () are positioned relative to each other such that they lie clear of each other; hot water is pressed under pressure through the extraction pad () and contacted with the soluble substance () for obtaining an extract with the soluble substance () dissolved therein;—the extract with the soluble substance () dissolved therein is fed under pressure to at least one nozzle () for obtaining an extract jet; and the extract jet is aimed at an impact surface () for obtaining a beverage suitable for consumption with a froth layer, such as cappuccino.