Patent ID: 6168816
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: A23F,A47G,A47J,B65D

Abstract:
A method of preparing a coffee or tea drink, comprising the steps of: providing a cup, a cap attachable to the cup and having a drinking port, and a strainer basket attachable to the cap; placing coffee grounds or tea leaves into the strainer basket; attaching the strainer basket to the cap; placing hot water in the cup; securing the cap on the cup; causing the strainer basket to be suspended within the hot water and thereby causing the tea leaves or coffee grounds to steep in the hot water to form a drink; withdrawing the strainer basket towards the cap to a withdrawn position within the cup and engaging the strainer basket in the withdrawn position; and with the strainer basket in the withdrawn position, drinking the drink through the drinking port in the cap.