Modular coffee and tea preparation tray

A beverage preparation kit comprising:

• a main tray comprising:
• a first compartment configured to provide a first containment area for allowing a user to store a utensil component therein;
• a second compartment configured to provide a second containment area for allowing the user to store a first beverage component therein;
• a third compartment configured to provide a third containment area for allowing the user to store a second beverage component therein;
• a first sidewall;
• a second sidewall;
• a handle element;
• a first beverage container;
• a first side tray for receiving the first beverage container, wherein the first side tray is configured to removably connect to the first sidewall of the main tray;
• a second beverage container;
• and
• a second side tray for receiving the second beverage container, wherein the second side tray is configured to removably connect to the second sidewall of the main tray.

A beverage preparation apparatus comprising:

• a main tray comprising:
• at least one compartment,
• at least one sidewall;
• a handle element;
• at least one side tray for receiving at least one beverage container;
• wherein at least one compartment is configured to provide at least one containment area for allowing a user to store at least one beverage component or utensil component therein;
• wherein the at least one sidewall defines a first circumference that is greater than a second circumference of the at least one side tray such that a first end of the at least one side tray aligns flush against the at least one sidewall;
• wherein the at least one sidewall includes an outwardly extending semi-annular flange configured to rest above an upward facing surface of the first end of the at least one side tray such that a gapless connection is formed therein;
• wherein the handle element is defined by an arched opening at a first end portion of the main tray, the handle element configured for gripping and moving the main tray independent of the at least one side tray;
• and
• wherein an upward facing surface of the at least one side tray includes a tab extending outwardly and upwardly therefrom for moving the side tray independent of the main tray.