Method and device for producing beverages from coffee beans using
ultrasound energy is disclosed. Ultrasonic energy is delivered to coffee
beans to produce an improved coffee beverage. The use of ultrasound
energy may have multiple effects such as the extraction of flavor solutes
from the coffee beans or the sanitization of the resulting beverage.
Ultrasound energy may also be used to help mix milk with espresso in
order to produce a cappuccino or a latte; the ultrasound energy may also
heat the milk or produce a milk froth. The use of ultrasound energy to
produce beverages from coffee beans may result in a more flavorful and
safer beverage for consumption.