The invention relates to a capsule for use in a device for preparing beverage said capsule being provided with a sealing element comprising a cavity. The invention also relates to an assembly of such a capsule and a device for preparing beverages. The invention further relates to a method for preparing beverages by making use of such an assembly.

A system for preparing a brewed beverage from at least one flavorant includes a housing, a receptacle connectable to the housing for holding the at least one flavorant and a reservoir connectable to the housing. The receptacle including a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet and a first fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the first fluid inlet and a second fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the second fluid inlet.

Filter holder for espresso coffee machines having a cup-shaped body of circular profile, suitable for internally housing the filter, as well as a pouring device of the beverage disposed under the cup-shaped body and provided with at least one pouring spout, the filter holder being provided with connections for connecting the pouring device to the cup-shaped body, wherein the connections enable a bayonet coupling between the pouring device and the cup-shaped body.

An apparatus for infusing a liquid that may be espresso, generally provides a body having a gear box at one end portion of the body, a lead screw and a hand crank mechanically communicating with the gearbox, and a valve body and plunger carried at an end portion of the lead screw opposite the gearbox for axial, and non-rotational, movement within a medial chamber defined by an insulated pressure cylinder, the pressure cylinder releasably engaged with a removable a portafilter frame, opposite the gearbox, that carries a removable particulate basket therein, and a carafe releasably engaged with the porta filter frame opposite the pressure cylinder, and a tamper for compressing particulate in the particulate basket.

A coffee brewing mechanism includes a brewing module having a swing arm, a pot and a driving assembly. The pot is connected to the swing arm and is operable to swing back and forth between an ascending position and a press-down position. The driver assembly includes a link rod and a driving member, wherein one end of the link rod is connected to the swing arm and the other end is provided with a follower. A cam is connected to the driving member, has a working curve and is in rolling contact with the follower. The working curve is formed by connecting a first arc and a second arc, and a radius of curvature of the first arc is greater than a radius of curvature of the second arc.

A system for preparing a brewed beverage from at least one flavorant includes a housing, a receptacle connectable to the housing for holding the at least one flavorant and a reservoir connectable to the housing. The receptacle including a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet and a first fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the first fluid inlet and a second fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the second fluid inlet.

Described is a system for recognising capsules in beverage dispensing machines, including, in combination, a capsule including a capsule body having a bottom and an upper opening and a dispensing machine comprising at least one capsule holder carriage configured to house at least the bottom or the closed upper opening and a part of the capsule body; one of the end walls of the capsule holder carriage is provided with a channel for dispensing a pressurized fluid towards the capsule and means for piercing the bottom or the opening of the capsule, when housed, located on the end wall; the machine includes a sealing gasket associated with the end wall of the capsule holder carriage to define a first circular or closed annular zone wherein the piercing means and the fluid dispensing channel are positioned, and a second circular or annular zone on the end wall of the capsule holder carriage separated from the first circular or annular zone on the end wall, the capsule has the bottom or the opening provided with at least one surface section with a modified cross section, configured to be coupled, in use, to the profile of the gasket so as to obtain