Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a fermented beverage brewing device that enables a user to prepare fermented tea through an integrated brewing and fermentation process without requiring manual intervention, thereby ensuring consistency in taste and quality while minimizing effort and time consumption. The present invention further particularly relates to a fermented tea brewing device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Fermented tea, such as kombucha, is widely consumed for its health benefits and unique taste. The process of brewing and fermenting tea requires controlled conditions, including precise ingredient infusion, regulated temperature, and real-time monitoring of fermentation. Traditionally, tea brewing and fermentation are carried out manually, which results in inconsistencies in taste, quality, and fermentation levels. Additionally, the fermentation process requires constant supervision to maintain the desired pH levels and temperature, ensuring the tea is neither under-fermented nor over-fermented.

[0003] Conventional methods of brewing and fermenting tea often involve multiple separate steps that require manual intervention. Ingredients such as tea leaves, herbs, and sugar are typically added manually, making it difficult to achieve uniformity in taste. Moreover, monitoring the temperature and pH levels of the fermentation process is challenging without specialized equipment. Any deviation in these parameters can lead to an undesirable taste, spoilage, or failure of fermentation. Furthermore, the infusion of additional flavors or herbal aromas into the tea requires a separate process, which is time-consuming and inefficient.

[0004] Another major concern in traditional fermentation is the transfer of brewed tea from the brewing stage to the fermentation stage, which is often done manually, exposing the tea to potential contamination. The lack of an automated stirring mechanism during fermentation further affects the consistency of the final product. Additionally, home brewers and commercial producers alike face difficulties in tracking and adjusting the fermentation progress in real time.

[0005] CN108464366B discloses a tea fermentation device, which comprises a rotating mechanism, a fermentation box, a humidification box and a control system, wherein the fermentation box is arranged on the bottom of the fermentation box; the rotating mechanism comprises an electric rotating shaft, a connecting rod I, a connecting rod II, a rotating column I, a rotating column II and a position positioner; the fermentation box is provided with a scattering mechanism, a trigger mechanism, a box cover, a fixing column I and a fixing column II. According to the Liupu tea stacking method, the Liupu tea stacking mode is improved, so that the Liupu tea stacking method is suitable for controlling and fermenting temperature and humidity, meanwhile, automatic humidification and heating can be carried out according to changes of different temperatures and humidity, meanwhile, monitoring of Liupu tea is more intelligent, and automatic pile turning is realized; the fermentation can be continuously carried out, and the fermentation can not be stopped due to different batches. The dry ice refrigeration device has the characteristics of large refrigeration capacity, convenience and flexibility in use and high mechanical refrigeration cooling speed, and also has the advantages of good refrigeration effect and convenience in storage and transportation.

[0006] WO2017029541A1 discloses automatic tea maker has the tea leaves' dosing device comprising two inter- touching dosing and directing discs. The dosing disc (13) has radial grooves, which diameter is 3 - 10 mm, better 3,3 mm. The teeth of directing disc (14) are in the form of irregular triangle. The width of circular band (14a) is 1-4 mm, better 1 mm. It is put on the gear axle (19). The directing disc(14) has a central hole and touches with the plane of dosing disc (13) by the circular band (14a) going around its edge. The diagonal teeth (14b) are made in the concave surface of the directing disc (14) from the central hole to the circular band (14a). The tea making module has position sensors, which are connected with the control device and control unit of the machine and which may control the size of chamber of tea making module depending on the required dose of tea leaves. The volume of the chamber of tea making module is set such as to have the dose of dry tea leaves inside the chamber without any mechanical pressure.

[0007] As per the discussion in the above-mentioned prior arts, existing brewing and fermentation devices focus primarily on either brewing or fermentation but lack an integrated approach that ensures consistency, automation, and real-time monitoring. These systems do not provide automated ingredient dispensing, controlled temperature adjustments, or aroma infusion, making the process labor-intensive and inconsistent.

[0008] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that automatize brewing and fermentation, ensuring controlled temperature regulation, ingredient infusion, and real-time monitoring. The device must be capable of automated ingredient dispensing, beverage brewing, controlled fermentation, and flavor infusion while allowing the user to monitor and adjust critical parameters such as temperature and pH to reduce manual effort, and enhance the efficiency of the brewing and fermentation process.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0010] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of automatize the preparation of high-quality fermented beverages without extensive effort or expertise, thereby removing the need for constant supervision and manual intervention.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of allowing a user to create personalized tea blends by controlling the type and quantity of ingredient, thereby making it possible to experiment with flavors and achieve consistent results every time.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of maintaining optimal heat levels for both brewing and fermentation, improving consistency and taste.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of automatically detecting and regulating internal pressure levels for preventing potential hazards such as overpressure buildup, which ensures a safe brewing process while maintaining the correct brewing environment.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of tracking essential parameters like acidity (pH) and temperature o ensure that fermentation happens under optimal conditions, leading to consistent taste and quality without the need for manual intervention.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of introducing additional aromatic elements into the final beverage product for a richer sensory experience.

[0016] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of reducing contamination risks and ensures a controlled environment for consistent, high-quality beverage production.

[0017] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The present invention relates to a fermented beverage brewing device that is accessed by a user for preparing customized fermented beverage by controlling ingredient selection and infusion, while also maintaining optimal brewing and fermentation conditions in a regulated environment to enhance the overall quality and flavor of the tea.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fermented beverage brewing device, comprising a hollow cylindrical housing having a hermetically sealed brewing portion and a hermetically sealed fermentation portion separated by a vertically positioned partition, a user interface adapted to be installed with a computing unit to enable the computing unit to connect with a communication unit linked with a microcontroller provided on the housing, to facilitate the user regarding customised tea, a multi-section chamber sealing an upper portion of the brewing portion, disposed in a removable manner, for containing a plurality of ingredients, a conduit configured with a pump is provided with each of the sections for dispensing the ingredients into water in the brewing portion, a motorised mixing flap is installed in the brewing portion for mixing of the dispensed ingredients into beverage mix, a first heating element provided in the brewing portion for first heating of the mix for brewing, a first temperature sensor embedded in the brewing portion for monitoring temperature of mix, a compartment is provided in the brewing portion, for containing a teabag, a motorised roller is installed in the compartment for spooling of string of the teabag and dropping the teabag into water in the brewing portion, the teabag is held dipped in the water via a clamp attached underneath the compartment by means of a telescopic rod.

[0020] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a pressure sensor is provided in the brewing portion, for detecting a pressure of mix being brewed, an iris hole installed at an outer surface of the brewing portion to open and relieve an excess pressure, an iris lid embedded in the partition for transferring brewed tea into the fermentation portion by an opening of the iris lid, a tank positioned in the fermentation portion for containing a fermentation culture dispensed into the fermentation portion by means of an iris opening in the tank, a motorised stirrer is provided in the fermentation portion for stirring of the tea, a sensing unit is disposed in the fermentation portion for detecting parameters of the beverage being fermented including pH and temperature, the sensing unit comprises a pH sensor and a second temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of the beverage being fermented, a peltier unit provided in the fermentation portion to maintain a temperature of the beverage within a predetermined temperature range, an aroma infusion unit is mounted in the fermentation portion, having a receptacle for containing herb and a second heating element in the receptacle, for burning the herbs, multiple of holes in the receptacle dispense smoke from the herbs into the fermented tea.

[0021] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a fermented beverage brewing device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0024] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0025] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0026] The present invention relates to a fermented beverage brewing device that is accessed by a user for preparing fermented beverage while ensuring precise control over temperature, pressure, and acidity levels throughout the brewing and fermentation process. Additionally, the proposed device enables real-time monitoring of beverage parameters, allowing the user to track fermentation progress and extract the beverage at a desired fermentation stage while also ensuring a hygienic and contamination-free brewing environment.

[0027] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a fermented beverage brewing device is illustrated, comprising a hollow cylindrical housing 101 having a hermetically sealed brewing portion 102 and a hermetically sealed fermentation portion 103, a multi-section chamber 104 sealing an upper portion of the brewing portion 102, a conduit 105 is provided with each of the sections, a motorised mixing flap 106 is installed in the brewing portion 102, a first heating element 107 provided in the brewing portion 102, an iris lid 108 embedded in the partition, a tank 109 positioned in the fermentation portion 103 and having an iris opening 110, a compartment 119 is provided in the brewing portion 102, a motorised roller 112 is installed in the compartment 119, a clamp 113 attached underneath the compartment 119 by means of a telescopic rod 114, an iris hole 111 installed at an outer surface of the brewing portion 102, an aroma infusion unit 116 is mounted in the fermentation portion 103, having a receptacle 117, a plurality of holes 115 in the receptacle 117, a second heating element 118 is in the receptacle 117, an outlet 121 carved over the fermentation portion 103 and a motorised stirrer 120 is provided in the fermentation portion 103.

[0028] The device disclosed herein comprises a hollow cylindrical housing 101, which serves as a main framework of the device and is developed to accessed by a user to prepare high-quality fermented beverage without extensive effort or expertise. The bevarge includes tea, coffee, milk, juice, smoothies and soft drinks, lemon drink or other drinks fit for human consumption. The beverage particularly related to tea. The housing 101 is separated into two distinct portions via a vertically positioned partition to facilitate its dual functionality, one for brewing tea and the other for fermentation. The distinct portion are; a hermetically sealed brewing portion 102 and a hermetically sealed fermentation portion 103.

[0029] The brewing portion 102 is dedicated to heating and mixing the tea ingredients, while the fermentation portion 103 focuses on fermenting the brewed tea. This division enhances efficiency and ensures that tea is isolated to prevent contamination or interference, promoting an optimal environment for fermentation. The clear division also simplifies the device’s operation and maintenance for the user.

[0030] The brewing portion 102 features a multi-section chamber 104, which is located at upper portion of the brewing portion 102 to store a plurality of ingredients. The chamber 104 in a removable manner and ensure that each ingredient is properly contained and ready for use when required. The ingredients include but not limited to herbs, spices, dried leaves, flowers, seeds and roots of an edible plant, ensuring that each is added in the correct proportion during the brewing process.

[0031] A user interface inbuilt in a computing unit (e.g., smartphone, tablet and laptop) of the user to allow the user to provide input commands regarding customized tea. The computing unit transmits the commands to a microcontroller of the device through a communication unit, which includes but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module. The microcontroller functions as a central processing unit of the device, executing programmed instructions to control its operations, manage inputs and outputs, and coordinate various components for seamless functionality.

[0032] When the user initiates a command via the user interface through the computing unit the request is transmitted to the communication unit. In an embodiment of the present invention, if the device is connected via Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi module facilitates data exchange over a local network, allowing real-time control and monitoring. This ensures that user is able to adjust brewing parameters, check the temperature and pH levels of the fermentation process, and receive alerts regarding the status of their tea. In another embodiment of the present invention, if a Bluetooth module is utilized, the device establishes a short-range connection with the user’s computing unit, enabling direct communication for local operation without requiring internet access. This is particularly useful when the user is within the same vicinity as the brewing device.

[0033] In another embodiment of the present invention, the GSM module enables cellular communication, allowing the device to send alerts or transmit, which is especially beneficial for users who want to track fermentation progress while away from home. The GSM module also facilitates over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, ensuring that the device remains up-to-date.

[0034] Each section is equipped with a conduit 105 and pump to dispense controlled amount of the respective ingredients into water in the brewing portion 102. After receiving input from the computing unit, the microcontroller actuates the pump, which operates by creating a pressure differential that moves the ingredients from their respective sections to the brewing section. When activated, an electric motor electronically connected with the pump powers the pump, which then draws the ingredient into water in the brewing portion 102. A diaphragm within the pump creates pressure to push the ingredient through a conduit 105 and into the water. The flow rate is controlled by adjusting the pump's speed or through a valve mechanism that regulates the amount dispensed. This precise control ensures a consistent, measured quantity of each ingredient is delivered into the brewing portion 102.

[0035] To ensure that all ingredients are evenly blended, there is a motorized mixing flap 106, which is installed in the brewing portion 102. The flap 106 stirs the ingredients into a tea mix, during brewing process to ensure a uniform infusion of flavors. The flap 106 is equipped with blades that are capable of effectively mixing the dispensed ingredients. These blades are strategically positioned to create turbulence and ensure thorough mixing of dispensed ingredients. The blades of the flap 106 are shaped and positioned to create a vortex within the brewing portion 102, ensuring that all the ingredients are thoroughly blended. The flap 106 is connected to a small electric motor that provides the necessary rotatory motion to the flap 106 to effectively blend the dispensed ingredients, thereby ensuring that the resulting tea is smooth and well-mixed, without any ingredient clumping or settling at the bottom.

[0036] After making the tea mix, the microcontroller actuates a first temperature sensor embedded in the brewing portion 102 to detect temperature of the mix. The core component of the first temperature sensor is the sensing element which may include but is not limited to thermistors, thermocouples, or resistance detectors. The sensing element detects temperature changes in the tea mix by altering its electrical properties. As the temperature increases and decreases, the resistance of the sensing element changes accordingly. The microcontroller continuously monitors the data from the first temperature sensor and compares the monitored temperature with a threshold temperature.

[0037] Based on the detected temperature, the microcontroller actuates a first heating element 107 installed in the brewing portion 102 to provide heat to the mix of brewing. The first heating element 107 mentioned herein is typically a nichrome wire to generate the necessary heat to boil the tea mix. Nichrome, being a high-resistance material, efficiently converts electrical energy into heat, facilitating the brewing process. This heating element ensures that the temperature reaches the required levels to steep the tea mix properly, allowing for the perfect infusion of flavors.

[0038] Herein, a pressure sensor is provided in the brewing portion 102, to monitor a pressure of mix being brewed. The pressure sensor contains a piezoelectric material, which generates a voltage in response to mechanical stress. When a pressure is applied by the mix, it deforms the piezoelectric material. The internal pressure causes the material to deform, creating a strain. This strain results in the generation of an electric charge across the material, producing a voltage signal proportional to the applied pressure.

[0039] The generated voltage is typically very small so the signal is amplified to make it suitable for further processing. The microcontroller continuously monitors the data from the pressure sensor when the internal pressure exceeds the optimum pressure value, the microcontroller actuates an iris hole 111 installed at an outer surface of the brewing portion 102 to open and relieve an excess pressure. The iris hole 111 is typically composed of a series of thin, overlapping blades arranged in a circular pattern. The microcontroller sends signals to the motor of the iris hole 111 to open. The motor then rotates or moves the iris blades to open the iris hole 111 to the desired position and as the iris hole 111 opens, the internal pressure releases, thereby reducing the risk of damage from high-pressure buildup.

[0040] A compartment 119 is provided in the brewing portion 102 to accommodate a teabag. The compartment 119 is equipped with a motorized roller, which facilitates the spooling of the teabag's string and subsequent release of the teabag into the water within the brewing portion 102. The motorized roller 112 is a mechanical unit designed to rotate on its axis with the help of an integrated electric motor. The roller 112 tube serves as a surface for supporting, and spooling the teabag's string. The motorized roller 112 is equipped with an electric motor that provides the rotational power necessary to turn the roller. The motor is connected to the roller 112 tube through a drive mechanism, which involves gears, belts to transfer the motor’s rotational force to the roller, causing it to spin and spool the teabag's string and subsequent release of the teabag into the water within the brewing portion 102.

[0041] Moreover, the teabag is consistently submerged in the water by a clamp 113 attached beneath the compartment 119 via a telescopic rod 114. The telescopic rod 114 is a cylindrical assembly consisting of two or more concentric tubes that slides into each other. This design allows the rod 114 to extend and retract, facilitating the adjustment of the clamp's position. The telescopic rod 114 connects the clamp 113 to the compartment 119, enabling the clamp 113 to move up and down. The rod 114 is operated by a pneumatic unit that utilizes the compressed air to extend or retract the rod 114 to move the clamp 113 up and down.

[0042] The clamp 113 is a mechanical component attached to the end of the telescopic rod 114. Its primary function is to securely hold the teabag in place, ensuring it remains submerged in the water. The clamp 113 consists of two jaws that opens and closes, allowing it to grip the teabag. When the clamp 113 is in the closed position, the jaws apply gentle pressure to the teabag, holding it firmly in place.

[0043] When the motorized roller 112 releases the teabag into the water, the clamp 113, attached to the telescopic rod 114, moves downward to secure the teabag. As the rod 114 extends, the clamp 113 opens, allowing the teabag to pass through. Once the teabag is in position, the clamp 113 closes, holding the teabag firmly in place. The telescopic rod 114 then retracts, pulling the clamp 113 and the teabag downward, ensuring the teabag remains submerged in the water.

[0044] The partition id equipped with an iris lid 108, separates the brewing and fermentation portion 102, 103. The iris lid 108 facilitates the transfer of brewed tea into the fermentation portion 103 by opening and closing. A tank 109 is positioned within the fermentation portion 103, contains a fermentation culture. This culture is dispensed into the fermentation portion 103 through an iris opening 110 in the tank 109. Additionally, a motorised stirrer 120 is integrated into the fermentation portion 103 to ensure thorough mixing of the tea.

[0045] The iris lid 108 opens, allowing brewed tea to flow into the fermentation portion 103. This transfer is typically triggered by the microcontroller, ensuring the optimal tea-to-culture ratio. As the brewed tea enters the fermentation portion 103, the iris opening 110 in the fermentation tank 109 releases the fermentation culture. This culture is precisely dispensed to initiate the fermentation process. Once the tea and fermentation culture are combined, the motorised stirrer 120 activates, ensuring thorough mixing and homogeneous distribution of the culture. This stirring action facilitates optimal fermentation conditions.

[0046] The entire process is typically controlled by the microcontroller, which synchronizes the opening and closing of the iris lid 108, dispensing of the fermentation culture, and activation of the motorised stirrer 120. This ensures a precise and repeatable fermentation process.

[0047] A sensing unit is positioned within the fermentation portion 103 to monitor and detect critical parameters of the fermenting tea, including pH and temperature. This sensing unit comprises a pH sensor and a temperature sensor, which accurately detect the temperature of the fermenting tea. The pH sensor consists of a probe, usually made of polymer, with a thin bulb at the end. This bulb contains a solution with known pH. A reference electrode is fabricated within the probe that remains at a constant pH, providing a stable reference point for comparison of pH of the fermenting tea.

[0048] The thin bulb contains an ion selective electrode that selectively interacts with the hydrogen ions in the tea. This interaction generates a voltage proportional to the pH of the tea. The generated voltage is sent to the microcontroller, which measures the pH value of the tea based on the voltage received. On the other hand, the second temperature sensor works similarly as first temperature sensor and transmits the detected temperature to the microcontroller. The sensing unit's readings are processed by the microcontroller, which triggers the activation of a Peltier unit located within the fermentation portion 103, ensuring the temperature of the tea is maintained within a predetermined range. The Peltier unit consists of two semiconductor materials connected in a sandwich-like pattern.

[0049] These materials are typically made of bismuth telluride and one side of the Peltier unit is called the hot side and the other is the cold side. When a direct current is applied to the Peltier unit, electrodes within the semiconductor material start moving from one side to the other. The Peltier effect occurs as a result of electron movement. When electrons flow from the cold side to the hot side, they carry heat with them. This leads to one side of the Peltier unit becoming colder, and the other side becoming hooter. This effect allows the Peltier unit to effectively transfer heat from one side to the other, creating a temperature gradient. The user is allowed to track temperature and pH of the tea being fermented through the user interface to extract the tea at a required level of fermentation.

[0050] An aroma infusion unit 116 is integrated into the fermentation portion 103, featuring a receptacle 117 designed to hold herbs and a second heating element 118 within the receptacle 117. The heating element gently heats the herbs, releasing their aromatic compounds. The receptacle 117 securely holds the herbs in place, ensuring consistent and controlled release of aromatic compounds. The heating element is activated by the microcontroller to gently heat the herbs to release their aromatic oils and compounds.

[0051] The fragrant smoke, carrying the aromatic compounds, is dispensed through multiple holes 115 in the receptacle 117 and into the fermented tea. The infused smoke enriches the flavor and aroma of the fermented tea, creating a unique and complex taste profile. The series of holes 115 in the receptacle 117 allow the fragrant smoke to infuse into the fermented tea, enhancing its flavor and aroma.

[0052] Finally, the user is allowed to consume the beverage by utilizing an outlet 121 carved over the fermentation portion 103 of the housing 101, thereby enhancing the overall experience of the user.

[0053] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the operation of the device begins with the brewing portion 102, where the tea ingredients are introduced. The multi-section chamber 104, which is placed at the upper portion of the brewing portion 102, contains various ingredients. Each section of this chamber 104 is provided with the conduit 105 configured with the pump that dispenses the ingredients into the water in the brewing portion 102. If the teabag is used, it is contained in the compartment 119 within the brewing portion 102, where the motorised roller 112 spools the string of the teabag and drops it into the water. The teabag remains dipped with the help of the clamp 113 attached underneath the compartment 119 via the telescopic rod 114. Once the ingredients are dispensed, the motorised mixing flap 106 stirs them into the tea mix to ensure uniform blending. Following the mixing, the first heating element 107 installed in the brewing portion 102 is activated to heat the mixture to the predetermined temperature. The first heating element 107 is regulated by the first temperature sensor embedded in the brewing portion 102, ensuring the tea mix is heated precisely for proper brewing. If pressure builds up inside the brewing portion 102, the pressure sensor detects the excess pressure and triggers the iris hole 111 installed at the outer surface of the brewing portion 102 to open, allowing pressure to be relieved safely. Once the tea is properly brewed, the iris lid 108 embedded in the partition between the brewing portion 102 and fermentation portion 103 opens to allow the brewed tea to transfer into the fermentation portion 103 for the next stage. In the fermentation portion 103, the brewed tea is introduced into the tank 109 positioned in the fermentation portion 103, where the fermentation culture is dispensed into it through the iris opening 110 in the tank 109. The motorised stirrer 120 ensures proper mixing of the fermentation culture with the brewed tea. The fermentation process is closely monitored by the sensing unit equipped with the pH sensor and the second temperature sensor, which continuously detects the pH and temperature of the tea being fermented. If necessary, the Peltier unit provided in the fermentation portion 103 is activated to maintain the tea's temperature within the predefined range for optimal fermentation. For enhancing the flavor and aroma of the fermented tea, the aroma infusion unit 116 is installed in the fermentation portion 103. This unit includes the receptacle 117 for containing herbs and the second heating element 118 that burns the herbs. The resulting smoke is released into the fermented tea through the plurality of holes 115 in the receptacle 117, infusing the tea with aromatic compounds. Throughout the entire process, the user interface allows interaction with the computing unit, which connects to the communication unit linked with the microcontroller on the housing 101, which enables the user to customize tea brewing and fermentation settings, control the operation of various components such as pumps, mixing flap 106, heating elements, and iris lid 108, and monitor the temperature and pH levels in real-time. Once the desired level of fermentation is achieved, the user extracts the tea accordingly.

[0054] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A fermented beverage brewing device, comprising:

i) a hollow cylindrical housing 101 having a hermetically sealed brewing portion 102 and a hermetically sealed fermentation portion 103 separated by a vertically positioned partition;
ii) a multi-section chamber 104 sealing an upper portion of said brewing portion 102, disposed in a removable manner, for containing a plurality of ingredients, wherein a conduit 105 configured with a pump is provided with each of said sections for dispensing said ingredients into water in said brewing portion 102;
iii) a motorised mixing flap 106 is installed in said brewing portion 102 for mixing of said dispensed ingredients into a beverage mix;
iv) a first heating element 107 is provided in said brewing portion 102 for first heating of said mix for brewing, wherein said first heating element 107 is regulated based on temperature of said mix which is detected by a first temperature sensor embedded in said brewing portion 102;
v) an iris lid 108 is embedded in said partition for transferring brewed beverage into said fermentation portion 103 by an opening of said iris lid 108; and
vi) a tank 109 is positioned in said fermentation portion 103 for containing a fermentation culture dispensed into said fermentation portion 103 by means of an iris opening 110 in said tank 109, wherein a motorised stirrer 120 is provided in said fermentation portion 103 for stirring of said beverage.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bevarge is tea, coffee, milk, juice, smoothies and soft drinks, lemon drink or other drinks fit for human consumption.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a compartment 119 is provided in said brewing portion 102, for containing a beverage bag, wherein a motorised roller 112 is installed in said compartment 119 for spooling of string of said beverage containing bag and dropping said beverage containing bag into water in said brewing portion 102, wherein said beverage containing bag is held dipped in said water via a clamp 113 attached underneath said compartment 119 by means of a telescopic rod.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pressure sensor is provided in said brewing portion 102, for detecting a pressure of mix being brewed, and actuate an iris hole 111 installed at an outer surface of said brewing portion 102 to open and relieve an excess pressure detected by said pressure sensor.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a sensing unit is disposed in said fermentation portion 103 for detecting parameters of said beverage being fermented including pH and temperature.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sensing unit comprises a pH sensor and a second temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of said tea being fermented, to actuate a Peltier unit provided in said fermentation portion 103 to maintain a temperature of said beverage within a predetermined temperature range.

7) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an aroma infusion unit 116 is mounted in said fermentation portion 103, having a receptacle 117 for containing herb and a second heating element 118 in said receptacle 117, for burning said herbs, wherein a plurality of holes 115 in said receptacle 117 dispense smoke from said herbs into said fermented beverage.

8) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a user interface adapted to be installed with a computing unit to enable said computing unit to connect with a communication unit linked with a microcontroller provided on said housing 101, to facilitate said user regarding customised beverage, to trigger said microcontroller to actuate said pumps to dispense ingredients, said flap 106 for mixing said ingredients into water, said first heating element 107 to brew said mix and said iris lid 108 to transfer said beverage into said fermentation portion 103 for fermentation by dispensing said fermentation culture via said iris opening 110.

9) The device as claimed in claim 1, said user interface enables user to track temperature and pH of said beverage being fermented to enable said user to extract said beverage at a required level of fermentation.