Abstract: A beverage serving system is disclosed having features for indicating the temperature of a beverage inside prior to consumption. In an embodiment, a thermochromic ring may visually indicate the temperature of the beverage to a user. A thermochromic ring in a window to offer a colorful 360° display that can be read at a glance from across a room. In embodiments of the invention, thermochromic material can be reversibly attached. In an embodiment, a thermal gap may be incorporated adjacent the thermochromic ring to expedite thermal transfer during temperature monitoring.

Abstract: A cooling system and method for a fluid container enabling a user to switch between an insulating mode that will keep liquid in the mug hot for hours, and a cooling mode to reduce the beverage temperature quickly when the user is ready to drink. In embodiments of the invention the fluid container is a travel mug with an integrated cooling system. In an embodiment a beverage container may include a compartment to hold a consumable liquid, a cooling mechanism for reducing the temperature of the liquid before consumption, and an insulating space located between the compartment and cooling mechanism, which insulating space may be variable. In an embodiment, a pump may be attached to the exterior of a beverage container in which a bellows or piston may enhance vacuum pressure in the container.

Abstract: A travel mug that maintains its liquid contents at temperature while cooling portions of the beverage on demand to a safe and comfortable drinking temperature. In embodiments, a passive cooling system is integrated into the travel mug for drawing heat from the beverage as the user consumes it. In embodiments, a brewing system may be integrated to brew beverage matter into a drinkable beverage. In embodiments, a heating element may be provided to raise water to brewing temperature or to further heat the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A travel mug that maintains its liquid contents at temperature while cooling portions of the beverage on demand to a safe and comfortable drinking temperature. In embodiments, a passive cooling system is integrated into the travel mug for drawing heat from the beverage as the user consumes it. In embodiments, a brewing system may be integrated to brew beverage matter into a drinkable beverage. In embodiments, a heating element may be provided to raise water to brewing temperature or to further heat the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A hot beverage making container having a main body that includes a water tank and a heating chamber separated by a first valve. A removable brewing cup is connected to the main body and is separated from the heating chamber by a second valve. A tube extends from the brewing cup, through the main body, and out of the main body.

Abstract: A hot beverage making container having a main body that includes a water tank and a heating chamber separated by a first valve. A removable brewing cup is connected to the main body and is separated from the heating chamber by a second valve. A tube extends from the brewing cup, through the main body, and out of the main body.