IN IN2882MUM2013A
Methods and apparatus for preparation of a fresh brewed milk tea beverage in a convenient and hygienic way, using a single capsuie(l 52) containing tea leaves(174) with or without a milk ingredient(176). The tea leaves(l 74) are extracted with high temperature water to produce a concentrated tea extract. During brewing, atmospheric air(l 80) is used to constrain the outflow of the hot water from the beverage outlet(160) in the capsule(152) so that the tea leaves(174) can steep in the hot water to properly extract the desired flavours. The milk ingredient(176) is extracted with a different set of optimized brewing parameters. An exemplary capsule(l 52) is provided with separate compartments for the tea leaves(174) and the milk ingredient(l 76), with each compartment adapted for effective extraction of the ingredient contained in it. An exemplary capsule(l 52) can be disposable or alternately a re-useable type and can be sized for a single or multiple servings.
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