| abstract |
The present invention relates to a capsule (102) containing dry infusible matter (101) for preparing infused beverages, and comprising: - a front face (103) comprising a filter wall (114); - a rim (105) surrounding said front face (103) and presenting a tapered outer edge (108); - a back face (104), substantially opposed to said front face (103), and comprising a frangible region (116) for the injection of infusing liquid; and - a solid envelope (106) between said rim (105) and said back face (104). The present invention also relates to a device (120) for preparing infused beverages comprising: - said capsule (102), with the front face (103) in a substantially vertical position; and - injecting means (124) for introducing an infusing liquid into said capsule (102) through said frangible region (116) when said capsule (102) is in said receptacle (118); and - an infusion vessel (123) with a substantially vertical side (opening 125) to said receptacle (118), so as to be in fluid connection with said filter wall (114) of the capsule (102) when said capsule (102) is in said (receptacle 118), and an openable and closable bottom opening (127) to allow an infused beverage to flow out of the infusion vessel (123). Finally, the present invention also relates to a method of preparing infused beverages using said capsule (102) and device (120). |