The invention relates to a method and an apparatus (1) for decocting ingredients (2) in a solvent (3). The apparatus comprises: a container (4) for containing the solvent a recipient (5) for containing the ingredients the recipient being placed inside the container a pipe (6) connecting a bottom part (7) of the container and a bottom part (8) of the recipient a pump (9) placed in series with the pipe for circulating the solvent from the bottom part of the container to the bottom part of the recipient. This apparatus allows accelerating the extraction of compounds in the ingredients.
