Patent ID: 9402502
Filing Date: 2016-08-02
CPC Classification: A47J,B01F

Claim Text:
1. A hot-beverage-making apparatus, in particular for milk beverages, comprising: a container extending along an axis, a lid closing the container, a rotary mechanical stirrer fitted on one end thereof with an impeller, a steam source for producing steam; and a means for heating and frothing a liquid in a container, the means including a steam wand connected to the steam source and having an end steam outlet, wherein the stirrer and the wand extend obliquely with respect to each other inside the container at an angle between 5° and 50°, and the end steam outlet of the wand is located above and radially eccentric with respect to an uppermost surface of the impeller of the stirrer; wherein the container has a heat-sensitive indicator, adapted to indicate visually when a predetermined temperature threshold is reached; wherein the lid is connected to the impeller, and the end steam outlet is configured to dispense steam directly to the liquid.