Abstract: A beverage brewing device which includes a supply of heated water. A receptacle for receiving the heated water has a first open end and a second open end. The receptacle is movable between a brewing position for receiving a beverage material through the first open end and a retracted position for discharging the beverage material through the second open end. The first open end of the receptacle is in fluid communication with the supply of heated water when the receptacle is in the brewing position. A base plate is positioned in facing relationship with the second end of the receptacle when the receptacle is in the brewing position. An outlet conduit is releasably secured to the base plate for allowing brewed beverage to flow from the receptacle through the outlet conduit. A filter assembly is fixed with respect to the outlet conduit and is sealingly disposed between the outlet conduit and second end of the receptacle when the receptacle is in the brewing position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for nonpressurized infusion brewing of a beverage, and especially tea brewed freshly from tea leaves, primarily adapted for use in vending machines. The apparatus includes a novel brew assembly comprising a frame, a carriage reciprocable along the frame between a brew position and discharge position. The carriage is driven between the brew position and discharge position by a motor driven crank pin mounted on a crank arm in which the crank pin is slidable in a transverse slot formed in the carriage. The carriage carries a brew cavity having an open top and bottom with externally extending guide pins mounted on opposed side walls. The brew cavity is mounted within the carriage and is normally biased towards a lower position.