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Abstract

A beverage maker includes a reservoir having a first inlet port for receiving liquid for preparing a beverage and a first outlet port for discharging the liquid from the reservoir to a brew chamber. A hot liquid generator (HLG) inlet is in fluid communication with a reservoir second outlet port and an HLG outlet is in fluid communication with a reservoir second inlet. A valve fluidly communicates with the reservoir, the valve being normally in an open position, permitting flow therethrough, and moveable into a closed position, preventing flow therethrough. Liquid flows into the HLG via the reservoir second outlet. HLG powering increases the temperature of the liquid therein and effectuates movement of the liquid back to the reservoir via the HLG outlet. Liquid is continuously recirculated between the reservoir and the HLG, without exiting from the reservoir first outlet port, at least until the valve is closed.

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