Abstract: A packaging unit for portioned packaging for the production of drinks, includes a carrier having multiple strips arranged at an angle to one another and on which respective recesses are formed for introducing a respective portioned packaging. The carrier has a tubular shape and the recesses of two neighboring strips are arranged in an offset to one another in a longitudinal direction of the strips. In this way, the portioned packaging can be arranged in a protected manner and in an efficient orientation in the packaging unit.

Abstract: A machine and method for preparing a hot beverage includes a device for producing and conveying hot water; a holding device into which a filter holder can be releasably inserted; a feed for the hot water, the feed having an outlet arranged above the filter holder in order to dispense hot water onto the filter holder from above into a receiving area which is open towards the top and comprises an extraction material; and a drive device in order to move the feed for the hot water relative to the filter holder. The filter holder has a chamber for water, the chamber being fillable via an opening, and the feed can be moved relative to the filter holder between a position substantially vertically above the opening and another position substantially vertically above the receiving area comprising the extraction material.

Abstract: A method for producing a beverage using a portion pack including a container made of filter material for containing an extraction material, and a supporting body which encloses the container. The method comprises the steps of: placing the closed portion pack into a filter vessel; opening the container of the portion pack on an upper side and increasing the internal volume of the container by at least 50% compared to the internal volume in the closed container; and applying water to the extraction material for beverage preparation. The portion pack comprises at least one folding edge on the supporting body about which a flap can be pivoted in order to increase the internal volume of the portion pack when opening.

Abstract: A portion pack for producing a beverage includes a container made of filter material in which an extraction material is arranged. The container has an upper side and a pivotable edge portion that is initially arranged in a closed position to close the upper side of the container. A supporting body encloses at least regions of the container. The container is held closed by a closure mechanism which is adapted to be releasable by moistening the supporting body with water to cause the pivotable edge portion to pivot upwardly to a beverage preparation position in which the upper side of the container is open. The invention also relates to a method for producing a beverage using such a portion pack.

Abstract: A method for preparing a brewed beverage has following steps: positioning a filter cartridge filled with an extraction material on a filter holder; heating water using a heating device and conveying the heated water to an inlet above the filter cartridge; moving the inlet relative to the filter cartridge in order to wet the extraction material with hot water, wherein the inlet moves relative to the filter paper cartridge in different patterns depending on the set brewing strength; the temperature of the supplied hot water is different depending on the set brewing strength, and/or the volume flow rate of hot water supplied through the inlet is different depending on the set brewing strength. A machine for preparing a brewed beverage performs the method.

Abstract: A single-serve packaging comprising a liquid-permeable filter material that surrounds a chamber in which an extraction material is arranged. The chamber is equipped with a movable closure device which can be moved from a closed position into a position that opens the chamber, wherein at least one marking (11) is provided on the movable closure device (84) in order to identify the single-serve packaging. A machine and a method for preparing a brewed beverage.

Abstract: A portion packaging for producing a beverage, in particular coffee, includes a container made of a filter material in which an extraction material is arranged and a support body which is connected to the filter material. The support body has multiple pivotal arms which can be pivoted from a position which closes the container and into a position which opens the container. The pivotal arms of the support body are arranged one above the other on at least two planes when the portion packaging is closed.

Abstract: A portion pack for producing a beverage includes a container made of filter material in which an extraction material is arranged. The container has an upper side and a pivotable edge portion that is initially arranged in a closed position to close the upper side of the container. A supporting body encloses at least regions of the container. The container is held closed by a closure mechanism which is adapted to be releasable by moistening the supporting body with water to cause the pivotable edge portion to pivot upwardly to a beverage preparation position in which the upper side of the container is open. The invention also relates to a method for producing a beverage using such a portion pack.

Abstract: A method for producing a beverage using a portion pack including a container made of filter material for containing an extraction material, and a supporting body which encloses the container. The method comprises the steps of: placing the closed portion pack into a filter vessel; opening the container of the portion pack on an upper side and increasing the internal volume of the container by at least 50% compared to the internal volume in the closed container, and applying water to the extraction material for beverage preparation. The portion pack comprises at least one folding edge on the supporting body about which a flap can be pivoted in order to increase the internal volume of the portion pack when opening.

Abstract: A packaging unit for portioned packaging for the production of drinks, includes a carrier having multiple strips arranged at an angle to one another and on which respective recesses are formed for introducing a respective portioned packaging. The carrier has a tubular shape and the recesses of two neighboring strips are arranged in an offset to one another in a longitudinal direction of the strips. In this way, the portioned packaging can be arranged in a protected manner and in an efficient orientation in the packaging unit.