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Abstract

A method and apparatus for brewing tea is disclosed which utilizes heated water from a boiler of an espresso machine. A porta-filter having a brewing chamber therein is attachable to a group head of the espresso machine such that heated water is directed out of the espresso machine and into the brewing chamber. A drain from the brewing chamber leads to an outlet tube which has a lower end discharging a brewed beverage, such as tea, therefrom. An outlet valve restricts outflow from the brewing chamber to a rate less than inflow of heated water from the boiler so that the heated water is provided with residence time within the brewing chamber. This residence time facilitates infusion of the heated water with soluble flavor particles from a brewable substance such as tea leaves before the heated water is discharged from the brewing chamber in the form of a brewed beverage. The outlet tube is pivotably attached to the porta-filter so that the lower end can be spaced at a variety of different positions surrounding the espresso machine for filling of a glass. A layering tool is attachable to the lower end of the outlet tube. The layering tool includes a spoon attachment with a concave surface to facilitate production of a layered drink including a beverage and a separate distinct layer of beverage resting upon the beverage within the glass. With the porta-filter sealingly attached to the group head, the brewing chamber is provided at an enhanced pressure relative to atmospheric pressure surrounding the espresso machine to enhance the brewing process within the brewing chamber. Also, turbulence can be generated within the brewing chamber to further enhance the brewing process.

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