WO2016161024A1

WO2016161024A1 - Apparatus and method for brewing beverages

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Publication number: WO2016161024A1
Application number: PCT/US2016/025078
Authority: WO
Inventors: Andrew Gillespie; Marcus HANNA
Original assignee: Cool Gear International, Llc
Priority date: 2015-03-30
Filing date: 2016-03-30
Publication date: 2016-10-06
Also published as: CA2979716A1

Abstract

A beverage brewing module including a reservoir, an adjustment assembly, and chamber for cold brewing a beverage (e.g., coffee).

Description

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREWING BEVERAGES

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S.

Provisional Application No: 62/140,443, filed March 30, 2015, and U.S. Provisional Application No: 62/304,128, filed March 4, 2016, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.

BACKGROUND

Brewed beverages are a popular form of liquid refreshment throughout the world. For example, brewed coffee is a 4 billion dollar a year industry in the United States alone.

Brewed beverages are typically brewed by one of a number of different methods including, for example: decoction, infusion, gravitational feed, percolation, or pressurized percolation, to name a few. The majority of these methods use hot water during the brewing process. Unfortunately, hot water brewing increases the acidity of the resulting coffee, which may produce an undesirable bitter taste. Accordingly, there is a need for improved methods for making brewed beverages.

SUMMARY

A beverage brewing module including a reservoir, an adjustment assembly, and a brew chamber for cold brewing a beverage (e.g., coffee). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a fuller understanding of the nature and desired objects of the present disclosure, reference is made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the figure wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front view of a brewing module, beverage brewing module, and stand according to one representative embodiment of the present disclosure, showing the beverage brewing module in an open or removed position;

FIG. 2 is a side view of a brewing module and stand according to one representative embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 3A and 3B are cross-sectional views of a brewing module according to one representative embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3A depicts a cross-section of an isolated brewing module, while FIG. 3B is a magnified view of a cross-section of a brewing module showing details of an internal gasket; FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the brewing module, beverage brewing module, and stand according to one representative embodiment of the present disclosure shown in FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the brewing module, beverage brewing module, and stand according to one representative embodiment of the present disclosure shown in FIG. 1 FIG. 6 is a front view of a beverage container, beverage brewing module, and straw according to one representative embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a side view of a beverage container, beverage brewing module, and straw according to one representative embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a beverage container, beverage brewing module, and straw according to one representative embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a beverage container, beverage brewing module, and straw according to one representative embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 10A and 10B depict a front view and a side view, respectively, of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIGS. 11A and 11B depict a perspective view and partial exploded view, respectively, of a multi- serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIGS. 12A and 12B depict a cross-sectional view of a brew chamber and a cross- sectional view of a valve plate, respectively, of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 13 depicts an adjustable ring in conjunction with a valve plate of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIGS. 14A and 14B depict a partially exploded view and a fully exploded view, respectively, of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIGS. 15A and 15B depict a partially exploded view and a fully exploded view, respectively, of a reservoir of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIGS. 16A and 16B depict a perspective view of a stand and reservoir, and a stand, respectively, of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIGS. 17A-C depict a side view, a back view, and an exploded perspective view, respectively, of carafe of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIGS. 18A and 18B depict perspective views of a carafe of a multi-serve module embodiment of the invention in a closed position and open position, respectively. FIGS. 19A and 19B depict a perspective view and a front view, respectively, of a free standing module of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIGS. 20 A and 20B depict cross sectional views of a carafe of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention in a closed position and an open position, respectively.

FIG. 21 is a partial cross sectional view of a carafe of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 22 is a cross sectional view of a carafe of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 23 is a cross sectional view of a multi serve module according to an embodiment of the invention

FIGS. 24A and 24B depict a valve plate and an adjustment collar, respectively, of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIGS. 25 A and 25 B depict an underside- side view of a valve plate and an adjustment collar, respectively, of a multi-serve module according to an embodiment of the invention.

DEFINITIONS

The instant disclosure is most clearly understood with reference to the following definitions:

As used in the specification and claims, the singular form "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

As used in the specification and claims, the terms "comprises," "comprising," "containing," "having," and the like can have the meaning ascribed to them in U.S. patent law and can mean "includes," "including," and the like.

Unless specifically stated or obvious from context, as used herein, the term "or" is understood to be inclusive.

Ranges provided herein are understood to be shorthand for all of the values within the range. For example, a range of 1 to 50 is understood to include any number, combination of numbers, or sub-range from the group consisting of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, or 50, as well as all intervening decimal values between the aforementioned integers such as, for example, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, and 1.9. With respect to sub-ranges, "nested sub-ranges" that extend from either end point of the range are specifically contemplated. For example, a nested sub-range of an exemplary range of 1 to 50 may comprise 1 to 10, 1 to 20, 1 to 30, and 1 to 40 in one direction, or 50 to 40, 50 to 30, 50 to 20, and 50 to 10 in the other direction.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

Various aspects of the disclosure provide an apparatus and method for brewing beverages including a beverage brewing module and a container module. Reference will now be made to the drawings wherein like reference numerals identify similar structural features or aspects of the subject disclosure. For purposes of explanation and illustration, and not limitation, a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a beverage brewing module in accordance with the disclosure is shown in FIG. 1 and is designated generally by reference character 100. Similarly, for purposes of explanation and illustration, and not limitation, a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a container module in accordance with the disclosure is shown in FIG. 6 and is designated generally by reference character 170. Other aspects of the beverage brewing module and associated components and container are provided in FIGS. 1-9, as will be described herein. It is contemplated that the beverage brewing module of this disclosure may be used with various containers, bottles, canisters, or other suitable vessels, and not solely the exemplary container module depicted in FIG. 1.

As shown in FIGS. 1-5, a beverage brewing module 100 may include a lid 110, optionally comprising lid hole 120, a reservoir 130, an adjustment assembly 140, a brew chamber 150, and a stand 160.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, reservoir 130 may be sized to hold a suitable volume of liquid (e.g., water) for use in brewing a beverage of choice such as, for example, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 14 oz, 16 oz, 18 oz, 20 oz, 22 oz, 24 oz, 26 oz, 28 oz, 30 oz, 32 oz, or more as desired. In an exemplary embodiment, reservoir 130 may be sized to hold 14 oz. One of skill in the art will appreciate that the size of the reservoir may be scaled up or down to suit a particular brewing application. The top side 131 of reservoir 130 may be configured to releasably engage lid 110 (e.g., by a threaded connector, pressure connector, snap-fit connect, and the like). The bottom side of reservoir 130 may be connected to brew chamber 150 via adjustment assembly 140. When desired, beverage brewing module 100 may be conveniently seated in a stand 160.

A beverage brewing module 100 according to the disclosure is depicted in greater detail in the cross-sectional view of FIGS. 3A and 3B. Referring to FIG. 3A, reservoir 130 includes a top side 131, a reservoir base 133, and a capillary tube 136, which may generally be located in any non-central position within reservoir base 133. Reservoir threading collar 138 may be mounted to the bottom side of reservoir base 133 by any of a variety of mounting means (e.g., adhesive, sonic weld, and the like). In an alternative embodiment, reservoir threading collar 138 may be constructed as an integral part of reservoir 130 (e.g., as a unibody design). The inner circumference and the outer circumference of reservoir threading collar 138 include mating connectors configured to releasably engage pressure chamber base 146 and adjustment collar 142, respectively.

Pressure chamber base 146 includes centrally located pressure chamber outlet conduit 148. Pressure chamber base 146 is configured to releasably engage reservoir threading collar 138 by complimentary threading (e.g., a screw on configuration), a snap closure, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, pressure chamber base 146 is configured to releasably engage reservoir threading collar 138 by a threading mechanism that includes a stop wall or detent so that pressure chamber base 146 may only be threaded onto reservoir threading collar 138 by a fixed rotational distance, which allows pressure chamber base 146 to be located at a fixed distance from reservoir base 133 once fully seated. When pressure chamber base 146 is engaged to reservoir base 133, pressure chamber 144 is formed in the space there between as shown in FIG. 3A.

Adjustment collar 142 is configured to releasably engage the outer circumference of reservoir threading collar 138 by complimentary threading (e.g., a screw on configuration), a snap closure, etc. in an adjustable manner (e.g., a variable manner). Adjustment collar 142 includes central opening 157 configured to receive drip gasket 143, which includes a plurality of drip gasket holes 147, a stopper valve 147, and a drip gasket base 149 as shown in FIG. 3B. Drip gasket 143 may be made from any of a variety of suitable food grade materials including rubber, neoprene, plastic, silicone, and the like. Drip gasket 143 may be configured to seat in central opening 157 in any of a variety of means including, but not limited to, a pressure fit, thread lock, pop-fit, etc.

The bottom side of adjustment collar 142 includes circumferentially located mating connector 158, which is configured to releasably engage brew chamber 150. In an exemplary embodiment, mating connector 158 is located on the outer perimeter of the bottom side of adjustment collar 142.

Brew chamber 150 includes a plurality of vertically oriented ribs 152 around the outer circumference, which may serve as conduits for air movement when brew chamber 150 is seated in a container. Brew chamber 150 also includes a plurality of filters 154 located along the bottom side. FIGS. 4 and 5 depict exploded views of beverage brewing module 100. In addition to the previously described components, pressure chamber gasket 139 may serve to create a tight seal between pressure chamber base 146 and the bottom side of reservoir 130.

Additionally, pressure chamber base 146 may also include one or more grips 151, which facilitate the disengagement of pressure chamber base 146 from its releasable connection. In an exemplary embodiment, grips 151 may be recessed cavities designed to receive a user's fingertips to aid in disengagement of pressure chamber base 146.

FIGS. 6-9 depict an exemplary container module 170 according to the disclosure, which may include container 172, lid 174, and straw 176. Referencing FIG. 8, container module 170 may include an inner sleeve 173.

FIG. 9 depicts an exploded view of container module 170. Notably, each of these components can be individually constructed (e.g., via known molding techniques), constructed in various combinations, or constructed as a one piece design (e.g., via 3-D printing or other similar molding techniques). Inner sleeve 173 may be engaged to container 172 by either releasable or non-releasable means. The top side of inner sleeve 173 includes inner sleeve connector 180, which is configured to releasably engage lid collar 178. Collar gasket 179 is positioned in between inner sleeve 173 and lid collar 178 so as to ensure a water tight seal. Lid 174 is adapted to releasably engage lid collar 178 via lid gasket 175.

Additionally, straw receiver 177 is configured to seat in between lid 174 and lid collar 178, and includes a conduit 181 configured to receive straw 176.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, a suitable volume of water may be added to reservoir 130. In an exemplary embodiment, the temperature of the water may be at, or below, room temperature to facilitate a cold brewing process. A suitable volume of material to be brewed (e.g., coffee, tea, and the like) may also added to brew chamber 150. For example, 14 oz of water may be added to reservoir 130 and 3 oz of ground coffee may be added to brew chamber 150. The water flows through capillary tube 136 into pressure chamber 144 where it is able to rise to the top of pressure chamber outlet 148, at which point it may drip down into brew chamber 150 via the drip gasket holes 145 in drip gasket 143. According to the disclosure, the lower side of capillary tube 136 is lower than the top side of pressure chamber outlet 148, so that it is submerged under the water that accumulates in pressure chamber 144. The rate of water flow from pressure chamber 144 to brew chamber 150 may be adjusted by turning adjustment assembly 140 either clockwise or counterclockwise, thereby raising or lowering stopper 147 relative to pressure chamber outlet 148, which increases or decreases the flow of water through pressure chamber outlet 148. As shown in FIG. 1, indicator line 132 and indicators 134 may be configured to designate set positions of adjustment assembly 140 that provide desired water flow rates, and thereby desired brew times. For example, when the adjustment assembly 140 is turned so that the indicator line is on the rightmost indicator, the water flow rate through drip gasket 143 may correspond to a brew time of 8 hours, which positioning indicator line 132 on the leftmost indicator may correspond to a brew time of 2 hours. By controlling the amount of grounds, water, and position of the adjustment assembly 140, a brewed beverage of a desired strength and taste may be consistently brewed time and again.

FIGS. 10-23 depict an exemplary multi-server module 200 according to the disclosure, which may include a carafe 270, a reservoir 230, an adjustment assembly 240, slot 241, a brew chamber 250, and a stand 260. Reservoir 230 may be sized to hold a suitable volume of liquid (e.g., water) for use in brewing a beverage of choice such as, for example, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 14 oz, 16 oz, 18 oz, 20 oz, 22 oz, 24 oz, 26 oz, 28 oz, 30 oz, 32 oz, or more as desired. One of skill in the art will appreciate that the size of the reservoir may be scaled up or down to suit a particular brewing application.

Referring now to FIGS. 10A-B, multi- server module 200 may include lid 210, top side 231, reservoir 230, reservoir base 229, adjustment assembly 240, slot 241, brew chamber 250, rib 252, carafe 270, stand 260, base plate 262, and a stand ring 264. Stand 260 may be configured to hold carafe 270 in a position generally beneath brew chamber 250 as shown in FIG. 10A.

Now referring to FIGS. 11A and 11B, a partially exploded view of multi-server module 200 is provided. Lid 210 may be configured to releasably engage to top side 231 of reservoir 230 via a number of different mechanisms (e.g., by a threaded connector, pressure connector, snap-fit connect, and the like). The bottom side of reservoir 230 may be connected to brew chamber 250 via adjustment assembly 240. When desired, multi-server module 200 may be conveniently seated in a stand 260 so as to be positioned generally above carafe 270.

Reservoir 230 may include chamber plate connector 256 which may connect to chamber plate 238 via a number of different connectors, including, but not limited to, a threaded connection, a twist lock connection, a snap fit connection and the like. Multi-server module 200 may also include adjustment collar 242 and an adjustment collar cover 233. Adjustment collar 242 may also include slot 241 and adjustment knob 251. In an exemplary embodiment, adjustment knob 251 may be moved back and forth within slot 241 to increase or decrease the brewing rate of multi-server module 200, thereby allowing a user to select a desired strength of a brewed beverage to be achieved. In some embodiments, multi-server module 200 may include brew chamber 250, which may include a plurality of vertically oriented ribs 252 around the outer circumference, which may serve as conduits for air movement when brew chamber 250 is seated in a stand 260.

Referring to FIGS. 12A-B, a partial cross-sectional view of multi-server module 200 is depicted in greater detail. Reservoir 230 includes a top side 231, and a reservoir base 229. Adjustment collar 242 may be mounted to the bottom side of reservoir base 229 by any of a variety of mounting means (e.g., adhesive, sonic weld, and the like). The inner

circumference of adjustment collar 242 may include valve plate 243, which may include valve pillar 246. Valve plate 243 also may include a plurality of drip gasket holes 247 and valve plate ramps 253. Valve plate ramps 253 may interact with adjustment collar ramp 257 (shown in FIG. 14). Chamber plate 238 may include capillary tube 236, which may generally be located in any non-central position within reservoir base 229. The water flows through capillary tube 236 into pressure chamber 244, at which point it may drip down into brew chamber 250 via the drip gasket holes 247. Multi-server module 200 also includes brew chamber 250, which may include a plurality of filters 254.

Referring now to FIGS. 13 and 14A-B, a top view of adjustment assembly 240 (for clarity, adjustable collar 244 depicted in FIG. 14 is omitted) is detailed. Valve plate 243 rests within adjustment collar 242 and may be configured as a turning mechanism (and or rotating mechanism), valve plate ramp 253 engages with complimentary adjustment collar ramp 257 to increase and decrease the height of pressure chamber 244 relative to valve pillar 246, which may increase or decrease the size of an opening between valve pillar 246 and valve 228 so as to increase or decrease, respectively, the flow of a fluid from pressure chamber 244 down onto drip gasket holes 247. As adjustment ring 245 turns in place, notch 235 and valve plate detent 234 may be configured to function as movement limiters for the extent to which adjustment ring 245 may be moved in either direction.

A partial exploded view of multi-server module 200 is depicted in FIG. 14.

Adjustment assembly 240 includes adjustment collar cover 244, valve plate 243, valve pillar 246, adjustment ring 245, adjustment knob 251, adjustment collar 242 and slot 241.

Adjustment collar ramp 257 and valve plate ramp 253 engage to allow vertical movement of valve plate 243 while adapting (e.g., turning, twisting, rotating, and the like) adjustment knob 251 on adjustment ring 245. Movement of valve plate 243 in turn raises or lowers adjustment collar ramp 257 thereby opening or closing valve 228. Adjustment assembly 240 engages with brew chamber 250, via chamber plate 238 and reservoir 230 (pictured in more detail in FIG. 15).

Pictured in FIG. 15 is a detailed view of reservoir 230 and chamber plate 238.

Reservoir 230 includes a lid 210, chamber plate connector 256, and capillary tube 236. Lid 210 includes a vent 237 and a lid handle 232. Chamber plate 238 may be connected with chamber plate 256 via any number of suitable mechanisms (e.g., a threaded connection, a twist lock connection, a snap fit connection and the like). In an exemplary embodiment, chamber plate 238 includes threads 239, gasket 248, chamber plate base 249, and valve 228. Valve 228 may be configured to engage with valve pillar 246 (shown in FIG. 14) to increase or decrease the rate of flow of a fluid from pressure chamber 244 down onto drip gasket holes 247 and ultimately into brew chamber 250.

FIGS. 16-21 depict an exemplary carafe 270 and stand 260 of multi-server module 200. In FIG. 16, stand 260 includes stand top connector 263, stand top end 365, stand bottom connector 266, base plate 262, and stand ring 264. Stand top connector 263 and stand bottom connector 266 may be configured to engage with carafe cover 272 (shown in FIG. 17) and base plate 262, respectively via a number of suitable mechanisms, including, but not limited to, a threaded connection, a twist lock connection, a snap fit connection, and the like.

Notably, each of these components can be individually constructed (e.g., via known molding techniques), constructed in various combinations, or constructed as a one piece design (e.g., via 3-D printing or other similar molding techniques).

Referring now to FIGS. 17-19, a detailed view of carafe 270 is shown. Carafe 270 includes carafe cover 272, and upper carafe 273. Carafe cover 272 includes a thumb slider 271, a sealing mechanism 274, a dispenser 276 and a sealing opening 275. Dispenser 276 may be of any suitable shape including, but not limited to, a circle, an oval, and an ellipse. Additionally, dispenser 276 may be positioned in any suitable location. In one illustrative embodiment, dispenser 276 may be directly in front of sealing opening 275. Sealing opening 275 may be of any suitable size to receive liquid from brew chamber 250 (i.e., depicted in FIG. 16). Carafe 270 may rest in stand 260 and may be of any suitable shape and design.

A more detailed view of sealing mechanism 274 is depicted in FIGS. 20 and 21. Thumb slider 271 may be moved by the user thereby engaging with the sealing mechanism 274 to open (right) and close (left) sealing opening 275, and therefore allowing fluid from carafe 270 to be provided and/or accessed. Upon movement of thumb slider 271, sealing mechanism 274 engages with hinge 277 to open and close sealing mechanism 275. Any seal herein disclosed may be made of any suitable sealing material such as, but not limited to rubber, plastic, soft plastic and/or foam.

Cross-sectional views of multi-server module 200 are depicted in FIGS. 22 and 23 are provided. In particular, FIG. 23 depicts diffuser 280, which may be configured to evenly distribute fluid dripping down through drip gasket holes 247 across the top of the contents of brew chamber 250 (e.g. coffee grounds, tea leaves, etc.). Diffuser 280 may be made of any of a variety of suitable materials such as, for example, paper, crepe paper, wire mesh, and the like. In one embodiment, diffuser 280 may be made from paper. It is contemplated within the scope of the invention, that diffuser 280 may be infused with a variety of suitable flavors such as, for example, hazelnut, almond, caramel, chocolate raspberry, caramel honey, and the like, which may in turn impart a flavored taste to the resulting cold brewed beverage.

Now referring to FIG. 24A, a top view of valve plate 243 is depicted. Valve plate 243 includes valve plate ramp 253, valve pillar 246, and drip gasket holes 247. A top view of adjustment collar 242 is shown in FIG. 24B adjustment collar 242 includes adjustment collar ramp 257 and slot 241.

Referring to FIG. 24B, a bottom view of valve plate 243 is depicted. Valve plate 243 includes valve plate ramp 253, valve pillar 246, and drip gasket holes 247. A bottom view of adjustment collar 242 is shown in FIG. 25B adjustment collar 242 includes adjustment collar ramp 257 and slot 241.

While these embodiments have been described using specific terms, such description is for illustrative purposes only, and it is to be understood that changes and variations may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the following claims.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A beverage brewing module comprising:

a reservoir;

a pressure chamber; and

a brew chamber,

wherein a bottom side of the reservoir is coupled to a top side of the pressure chamber and a bottom side of the pressure chamber is coupled to a top side of the brew chamber.

2. The beverage brewing module of claim 1, wherein the bottom side of the reservoir includes at least one capillary tube.

3. The beverage brewing module of claim 1 , wherein the bottom side of the pressure chamber includes an opening.

4. The beverage brewing module of claim 1, wherein the top side of the brew chamber includes a stopper operably coupled to the opening on the bottom side of the pressure chamber.

5. The beverage brewing module of claim 1, further comprising an adjustment ring, wherein the adjustment ring is operably coupled to the pressure chamber and the brew chamber and configured to increase or decrease a vertical position of the stopper with respect to the opening of the pressure chamber, thereby increasing or decreasing flow of a fluid from the pressure chamber into the brew chamber.

6. The beverage brewing module of claim 1, wherein the brew chamber includes one or more outlets.

7. The beverage brewing module of claim 6, wherein the one or more outlets are covered by one or more filters.

8. The beverage brewing module of claim 1, wherein the beverage brewing module is configured to be reversibly connected to a beverage container.

9. The beverage brewing module of claim 3, wherein the opening is centrally located.

10. The beverage brewing module of claim 2, wherein the capillary tube is non-centrally located.

11. The beverage brewing module of claim 1, wherein the reservoir includes a lid.

12. The beverage brewing module of claim 1, wherein the brew chamber is configured to hold a solid material.

13. The beverage brewing module of claim 12, wherein the solid material is selected from the group consisting of coffee, tea, herbs, and chai.

14. A multi-brewing module comprising:

a reservoir;

a pressure chamber;

a brew chamber;

a stand; and

a carafe,

15 The multi-brewing module of claim 14, wherein the bottom side of the reservoir includes at least one capillary tube.

16. The multi-brewing module of claim 14, wherein the bottom side of the pressure chamber includes an opening.

17. The multi-brewing module of claim 14, wherein the top side of the brew chamber includes a stopper operably coupled to the opening on the bottom side of the pressure chamber.

18. The multi-brewing module of claim 14, further comprising an adjustment ring, wherein the adjustment ring is operably coupled to the pressure chamber and the brew chamber and configured to increase or decrease a vertical position of the stopper with respect to the opening of the pressure chamber, thereby increasing or decreasing flow of a fluid from the pressure chamber into the brew chamber.

19. The multi-brewing module of claim 14, wherein the brew chamber includes one or more outlets.

20. The multi-brewing module of claim 14, wherein the one or more outlets are covered by one or more filters.

21. The multi-brewing module of claim 14, wherein the beverage brewing module is configured to be reversibly connected to a beverage container.

22. The multi-brewing module of claim 14, wherein the opening is centrally located.

23. The multi-brewing module of claim 14, wherein the capillary tube is non-centrally located.

24. The multi-brewing module of claim 14, wherein the reservoir includes a lid.

25. The multi-brewing module of claim 14, wherein the brew chamber is configured to hold a solid material.

26. The multi-brewing module of claim 14, wherein the solid material is selected from the group consisting of coffee, tea, herbs, and chai.

27. The beverage brewing module of claim 25, wherein the brew chamber is configured to receive a diffusor positioned on top of the solid material.

28. The beverage brewing module of claim 27, wherein the diffusor is impregnated with a flavor or flavoring substance.

29. A method of cold brewing a beverage, comprising:

adding a fluid to a reservoir chamber;

moving the fluid from the reservoir chamber to a pressure chamber via a capillary tube; moving the fluid from the pressure chamber to a brew chamber through valve, wherein the valve is configured to regulate the rate of the flow of the fluid from the pressure chamber to brew chamber;

allowing the fluid in the brew chamber to interact with a solid material selected from the group consisting of coffee, tea, herbs, and chai, thereby producing a cold brewed beverage.