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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187656 | Purified green tea extract A purified green tea extract is improved in bitterness and aftertaste. The purified green tea extract, which comprises satisfying the following conditions: (1) a ratio of a sum of content weights of (A) myricetin, (B) querce... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8088429 | Package drink To provide a packaged high-catechin beverage in which a low-caffeine green tea extract is added. A packaged beverage containing from 0.03 to 1.0 wt % of non-polymer catechins, in which a low-caffeine green tea extract obtained by a method of brining a green tea extr... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8003153 | Green leaf tea product and a process for the manufacture thereof A palatable green leaf tea from Camellia sinensis var. assamica is disclosed. Infusion of 2 g of the leaf tea in 200 ml water for 1.5 minutes at 90° C. produces a beverage comprising catechins in an amount of between 0.01 and 0.1% by weight of the bev... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7968139 | Packaged beverages Provided is a packaged beverage, which comprises, in the dissolved form, catechins composed of the following non-polymer component (A) and another non-polymer component (B): (A) non-epi-catechins, (b) epi-catechins... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7959965 | Instant green tea According to one embodiment, there is provided an instant green tea which contains a dry green tea extract, a drying auxiliary agent, antioxidants, a tea powder and a specific amount of potassium, and a method of producing the instant green tea includes the step of ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7901724 | Fermented tea obtained by tea-rolling processing of tea material leaves and loquat leaves, and composition having extract contained in fermented tea as active component A fermented tea produced by primary-drying tea material leaves by means of a primary tea rolling dryer (primary drying step) to adjust the moisture content of raw leaves (tea material leaves) of bancha with low qualities (the second crop of tea, the third crop of te... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7883734 | Method of removing caffeine from caffeine-containing catechin compound composition A process for selectively removing caffeine from a caffeine-containing catechin composition, which includes dissolving the caffeine-containing catechin composition in a 9/1 to 1/9 by weight mixed solution of an organic solvent and water, and then bringing the result... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7862847 | Packaged beverages containing β-cyclodextrin Packaged beverages contain the following ingredients: (A) from 0.07 to 0.45 wt. % of non-polymer catechins, (B) from 0.06 to 0.5 wt. % of ascorbic acid or a metal salt thereof, and (C) non-polymer catechingallates. A content weight ratio (C/A) of the non-polymer cat... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7858138 | Method for decaffeinating tea The invention relates to a method for decaffeinating tea (Camellia sinensis). The method involves of using, as an extraction agent, a carbon dioxide which is compressed of a pressure greater than 50 and up to 100 MPa. ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7851007 | Rush juice powder The present invention provides a rush juice powder which is mainly made from rush containing a high percentage of dietary fiber and having an antibacterial function and an anti-inflammatory function, has an extremely high function to eliminate active oxygen through ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7842327 | Fresh tea leaf powder and processed product, extract, oil and aroma obtained from fresh tea leaf powder It is intended to disclose a fresh tea leaf powder which is obtainable by collecting a fresh leaf and/or a stem of tea plant (scientific name Camellia sinensis), followed by freeze-drying and subsequent milling the same; a processed and treated tea leaf, a tr... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7829132 | Consumable tea composition with antioxidants A consumable composition with antioxidants is described. The consumable composition comprises theaflavin, thearubigin and catechin and has good taste and appearance characteristics. The consumable composition can be black tea having green tea catechins as additives.... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7820222 | Organic, ergogenic, isotonic soft drink composition The present invention relates to an organic, ergogenic, isotonic soft drink, composition causing and energy enhancing internally soothing effect: comprising a brewed extract from leaves of Cymbopogon Citratus, and of Ginger, and of Peppermint, Sugar or other ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7815960 | Green tea formulations Green tea formulations and methods for the preparation thereof are shown and described. Generally speaking, the method of preparation includes the mixing of fresh tea leaves in an amount of cold water, followed by pulverization of the leaves to release their intrace... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7811619 | Green tea beverage and method of making same This invention relates to a process for producing a green tea flavor by extracting it from green tea leaves with water cooler than 10° C., and also to a beverage with the flavor obtained by the process and added therein. This invention also relates to a process for... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7799364 | Method for the manufacture of a green tea product The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a green tea product with enhanced aroma. The method comprises the steps of: providing an aroma composition comprising E-2-hexenal and linalool in a weight ratio of at least 0.7:1; and combining the aroma compo... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7682643 | Method for manufacturing containered green tea beverage To provide a new manufacturing method of containered green tea beverage suited for selling hot. A step of eliminating silica was introduced in the manufacturing process, wherein the silica is eliminated after adding silica to a tea extract obtained by extracting gre... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7662420 | Packaged tea beverage This invention relates to packaged beverages, which contain the following ingredients: (A) from 0.05 to 0.5 wt % of non-polymer catechins, (B) from 0.008 to 0.033 wt % of sodium, and (C) potassium.... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7560130 | Hot water soluble instant tea and method for the production of same The present invention relates to hot water soluble instant tea and provides a method for preparing an extract, concentrate or powder, which is capable of being reconstituted as a tea beverage, having excellent organoleptic properties and substantially free of undesi... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7527819 | Packaged tea drink This invention relates to packaged tea beverages, which contain the following ingredients: (A) from 0.05 to 0.5 wt. % of non-polymer catechins, (B) magnesium, and (C) water-insoluble solid particles sized from 0.2 to 0.8 μm. The contents of the ingredient (B) and i... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7419693 | Compositions containing green tea catechins and one or more polyvalent mineral cations Included are beverage compositions containing green tea catechins and polyvalent mineral cations, wherein the beverage compositions exhibit a relatively low turbidity. Also included is a process for avoiding the turbidity issues associated with inclusion of calcium ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7357956 | Tea beverage with improved flavor The invention is directed to beverages with improved flavor. The beverages are not sour and have a monoprotic acidulant with a pKa of less than about 2.6 and/or a polyprotic acidulant with a pKa1 of less than about 2.6 and a pKa2 of less than a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354607 | Drink containing ultrafine powder of ginseng and the method thereof The present invention relates to a method of preparation of a drink composition containing powder of ginseng or red ginseng, and more particularly, it relates to a health drink containing powder of ginseng or red ginseng ultrafinely pulverized by a suitable pulveriz... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7323205 | Production process of packaged green tea beverages A process is described for the production of a packaged green tea beverage containing non-polymer catechins at a concentration of 0.05 to 0.5 wt. %. According to the process, an aluminosilicate which has an iron release rate of not greater than 0.8 mg/kg to a catech... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7279193 | Beverages containing catechins Provided is a beverage e.g. tea, containing a high concentration of catechins and at the same time having an improved taste with alleviated bitterness and astringency and smooth throat-feel upon drinking. The beverage has the following non-polymer component (A), ano... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279190 | Control method for beverage making system A brewing control method for use with beverage brewing system (10) uses a controller (52) responsive to a comparison of preselected values of total brew water and total diluent water stored in a program memory (62) and to actual quantities measu... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279152 | Use of polyphosphate as a tooth erosion inhibitors in acidic compositions The use of polyphosphate in acidic oral compositions, especially acid beverages with a pH between 2.2 and 5.5, to alleviate or prevent the tooth damage associated with the consumption of acid. The invention may be practiced using polyphosphate alone or in combinatio... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276229 | Oral compositions comprising a viscosity modifier for reduction of tooth erosion The use of viscosity modifying polymer materials, commonly used as stabilisers, thickeners and emulsifiers, as tooth erosion inhibitors in acidic compositions for oral administration, especially in acidic beverages such as fruit drinks and oral healthcare products s... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270840 | Antioxidative compositions This invention relates to a composition that contains quercetin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, caffeine, epigallocatechin gallate, epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin, and polypheron E. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7244463 | enhanced animal food product The present invention advances prior art animal food products by providing an animal food product formulated with Garicinia mangostana L., or Mangosteen fruit, from the Mangosteen plant. The addition of Mangosteen to the animal food product of the present inv... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7232585 | Green tea formulations and methods of preparation Green tea formulations and methods for the preparation thereof are shown and described. Generally speaking, the method of preparation includes the mixing of fresh tea leaves in an amount of cold water, followed by pulverization of the leaves to release their intrace... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226631 | Method and apparatus for consumable powder reconstitution and frothing A method and apparatus for reconstituting consumable powder(s) with a liquid to provide a food liquid such as milk, cappuccino-type beverage, or soup with or without froth. The powder is introduced into a container and pre-wetted by an intersecting liquid spray. Fur... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223426 | System and method for dispensing a liquid beverage concentrate The present invention is related to a device and method for dispensing dual component liquids or concentrates packaged in separate containers to provide protection from effects such as oxidation and moisture loss. The liquids or concentrates can be dispensed through... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220444 | Packaged beverages Packaged beverages contain the following ingredients: (A) from 0.07 to 0.45 wt. % of non-polymer catechins, (B) from 0.06 to 0.5 wt. % of ascorbic acid or a metal salt thereof, and (C) non-polymer catechingallates. A content weight ratio (C/A) of the non-polymer cat... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7182970 | Beverage brewing system and method for brewing a beverage The invention is directed to a beverage brewing system and method for brewing a beverage. The brewing system is equipped to heat beverage extracts prior to mixing the beverage extract with solvent. The method results in a beverage, such as a tea-based beverage, that... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7141264 | Functional water Tea-based beverages prepared from functional water are described. The functional water comprises less than 200 ppm total dissolved solids and, when used to make a tea-based beverage, results in a beverage having superior flavor and appearance characteristics, even w... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137570 | Air freshener and method An air freshener device includes a scent material interspersed within a polymer body or a polymer gel, and capable of dispersing out of the polymer gel. The polymer body and a polymer gel can be flexible and compressible, and also resilient and returnable to its ori... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7115283 | Preparations for sustained release of nutraceuticals and methods of controllably releasing nutraceuticals Preparations for the sustained release of a nutraceutical are described that include a solid matrix coated with a methylcellulose-containing coating. The solid matrix contains a polyphenol and the nutraceutical. Methods of controllably releasing a nutraceutical are ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7115291 | Fermented milk drinks and foods and process for producing the same Fermented milk drinks and foods containing fermented milk components obtained by fermentation with lactic acid bacteria together with a growth promoter for lactic acid bacteria selected from among ginger extract, tea extract, green onion extract, or oleic acid and d... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108877 | Black tea manufacture A process for manufacturing a fast infusing black leaf tea. The process involves (a) withering tea leaves to a moisture content between 64 and 70%, (b) macerating the withered leaves tea leaves by the controlled application of both shear and compression forces suffi... | 09/19/2006 |
