Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for preparing a chilled, infused beverage, preferably iced tea, in a fast and uncomplicated manner and with constant quality. The device comprises a brewing chamber (1), wherein an opening (3) is present in the brewing chamber to allow discharge of water from the brewing chamber, and wherein the opening (3) allows the brewing chamber (1) when full of water to empty by gravity in a fixed time of between 0.5 and 1.5 minute.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for brewing a beverage in a brewing apparatus, wherein a cartridge containing infusible material is connected to a brew chamber and will form the bottom of the brew chamber. By the introduction of air through the filter of the cartridge, water and infusible material are mixed, and an effective brewing process is conducted. After brewing the beverage is discharged into a receptacle through the filter of the cartridge, leaving infusible material behind in the cartridge. The invention also provides a cartridge for use in the method.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for brewing a beverage in a brewing apparatus, wherein a cartridge containing infusible material is connected to a brew chamber and will form the bottom of the brew chamber. By the introduction of air through the filter of the cartridge, water and infusible material are mixed, and an effective brewing process is conducted. After brewing the beverage is discharged into a receptacle through the filter of the cartridge, leaving infusible material behind in the cartridge. The invention also provides a cartridge for use in the method.