A beverage maker for brewing a beverage utilizing a brewing material pod (150) that includes an interior portion having a filter (151) and a brewing material (153). The beverage maker includes a container (18) having a bottom portion (30) and a sidewall forming a cavity, and a top-opening mouth for receiving a quantity of a liquid into the cavity. The beverage maker also includes a cap (14) sized to fit over the mouth of the container. A plunger assembly (80) is coupled to the cap and includes a cavity configured for selective receipt of the brewing material pod (150). The plunger assembly includes punches (93,132) that puncture the brewing material pod to provide a flow path therethrough. A user may brew a beverage by filling the container with hot liquid, and pressing the plunger assembly including the brewing material pod downward through the hot liquid.
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