Ultrasound Nano Bubble Cold Brew Coffee and Tea Machine
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This year's R&D 100 2020 winner is listed below in their respective category.
Category: Mechanical/Materials
Developers: Nano and Advanced Materials Institute
Co-Developers: Severin Asia Ltd.
Hong Kong (Greater China)
Product Description:Ultrasound Nano Bubble Cold Brew Coffee and Tea Machine, from Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, utilizes nano bubble technology and ultrasonic energy to maximize the extraction of coffee or tea ingredients within minutes. NAMI’s novel nano bubble generator based on fluid flow simulations is designed to generate air nano bubbles in water with a diameter of smaller than 350nm. By applying the ultrasonic energy to the nano bubble water and coffee or tea powders mixture, the extraction of ingredients from coffee or tea powders will be enhanced when millions of nano bubbles are collapsed and exploded on the deep surface of coffee or tea powders. This synergetic effect can enhance the extraction of antioxidant by 30-50%. A highly efficient cold brew capsule machine is developed to prepare cold brew beverages using K-Cup capsules, and a cup of cold brew coffee with brix value up to 2.5% can be made in minutes. The advantages of this product include significantly shortening the brewing time that keeps the rich flavors, enhancing extraction in antioxidants, minimizing refrigerating space and energy and reducing the risk of bacteria growth.
Developers: Nano and Advanced Materials Institute
Co-Developers: Severin Asia Ltd.
Hong Kong (Greater China)
Product Description:Ultrasound Nano Bubble Cold Brew Coffee and Tea Machine, from Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, utilizes nano bubble technology and ultrasonic energy to maximize the extraction of coffee or tea ingredients within minutes. NAMI’s novel nano bubble generator based on fluid flow simulations is designed to generate air nano bubbles in water with a diameter of smaller than 350nm. By applying the ultrasonic energy to the nano bubble water and coffee or tea powders mixture, the extraction of ingredients from coffee or tea powders will be enhanced when millions of nano bubbles are collapsed and exploded on the deep surface of coffee or tea powders. This synergetic effect can enhance the extraction of antioxidant by 30-50%. A highly efficient cold brew capsule machine is developed to prepare cold brew beverages using K-Cup capsules, and a cup of cold brew coffee with brix value up to 2.5% can be made in minutes. The advantages of this product include significantly shortening the brewing time that keeps the rich flavors, enhancing extraction in antioxidants, minimizing refrigerating space and energy and reducing the risk of bacteria growth.
Ultrasound Nano Bubble Cold Brew Coffee and Tea Machine