Beverage flavor dispensing cap

A method of storing a beverage, comprising:

• filling a container to a predetermined level with a non-flavored single strength beverage component;
• filling a capsule with a predetermined amount of a water-dispersible liquid flavor, the capsule being openable into fluid communication with the non-flavored single strength beverage component;
• flushing a headspace of the capsule with nitrogen at a pressure slightly greater than atmospheric pressure;
• and
• sealing the container with a cap that includes the capsule.

A method of improving shelf-life of packaged beverages flavored with delicate water-dispersible liquid flavors, comprising:

• providing a container for storing and serving the beverage, the container having a main chamber and a mouth;
• filling the main chamber with a non-flavored single strength beverage;
• filling a capsule with a water-dispersible liquid flavor;
• and
• placing the capsule in the mouth of the container contiguous the main chamber, the capsule being openable to inject the water-dispersible liquid flavor into the non-flavored single strength beverage in the main chamber in response to manual manipulation of the capsule.

A container for beverages flavored with delicate water-dispersible liquid flavors for enhancing shelf-life thereof, the container comprising:

• a main chamber fillable with a non-flavored single strength beverage;
• a capsule in a mouth of the container contiguous the main chamber fillable with a water-dispersible liquid flavor;
• and
• an actuation device for flushing the water-dispersible liquid flavor from the capsule into the non-flavored single strength beverage.