Patent ID: 7507430
Filing Date: 2009-03-24
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A method for preparing a heated flavored beverage comprising the steps of: providing a flavoring dispenser assembly comprising a plurality of liquid flavoring reservoirs, each flavoring reservoir connected to a plenum with an individually controllable pump and valve; initiating a flow of steam and milk into a mixing chamber; initiating a flow of flavoring from one of the liquid flavoring reservoirs into the mixing chamber through a flavoring passageway, wherein the flow of steam heats the milk and liquid flavoring in the mixing chamber; heating water and initiating a flow of to facilitate the transport of the liquid flavoring remaining in the plenum; allowing the milk, steam, and flavoring to exit the mixing chamber into a serving container; ceasing the flow of flavoring into the mixing chamber; and ceasing the flow of steam and milk into the mixing chamber.