Patent ID: 6799613
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: A23C,A23F,A23L,A47J

Abstract:
A device for preparing a beverage in a drinking vessel having an open top, said beverage including a first liquid and a second liquid of lower density than said first liquid, said device comprising a flow restrictor member through which said second liquid is transferred into said drinking vessel after said first liquid has been introduced therein, said flow restrictor member being formed with a plurality of holes therein of such size, number and distribution to permit said second liquid to flow therethrough at a rate such that said second liquid forms a distinct layer over said first liquid with a minimum of turbulence and mixing with respect to said first liquid;wherein said flow restrictor member is carried by a container containing said second liquid, such that said second liquid is transferred from said container into said drinking vessel through said flow restrictor; and wherein said container has an openable lid incorporating said flow restrictor member.