Tê is based on a traditional tea brewing method, but with the convenience of a disposable capsule and the ability to reduce brew time and increase drink quality.
Cambridge Consultants analysed how tea can be brewed differently from the traditional teapot or tea bag method and incorporated its findings into a domestic tea system.
The key is specially engineered recirculating pump technology that’s incorporated in the simple capsule.
Edward Brunner, group leader of the industrial and scientific group at Cambridge Consultants, said: “While coffee systems have seen a significant amount of innovation over the last decade, nothing has changed in tea brewing, leaving the tea drinker almost forgotten about. We saw a real opportunity to use our experience in the beverage industry to level the playing field and make a step change in this category.
“Thanks to our expertise in fluidic systems and functional packaging, and our dedicated dispense lab facilities, we have been able to finely tune the process needed to offer the most sophisticated brewing platform to bring customised, high-quality tea dispensing into the home.”
As well as giving the consumer control over the strength and flavour of their tea, the device brews the tea in just two minutes – half the time of a traditional teapot.
Cambridge Consultants will demonstrate the Tê machine at CES 2013 in January.
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