The invention relates to a beverage production device for preparing a beverage by means of extracting a food substance contained in a capsule (10), the device comprising capsule enclosing means (29,30) for housing a dedicated capsule (10) within the device, water supply means (25,27,28,29) for providing liquid to the enclosing means (29,30) and perforating means (20) provided within the enclosing means (29,30) for perforating the capsule (10) in order to produce outlet openings in the capsule for guiding the produced beverage out of the capsule, wherein the perforating means comprise at least two perforating members (20), each of the perforating members (20) comprising a cutting edge (1) formed by two outer cutting surfaces (2,3) joined at the cutting edge, wherein the cutting edge (1) is arranged essentially parallel to a central axis (X) of the enclosing means (29,30).

A capsule is designed for insertion in a centrifugal beverage production device for preparing a beverage from a substance contained in the capsule by introducing liquid in the capsule and passing the liquid through the substance using centrifugal forces. The capsule includes a body having a bottom end and an open end spaced apart in the axial direction, an upper wall for covering the body at the open end along a direction transverse to the axial direction, and an enclosure between the body and the upper wall containing a predetermined amount of beverage substance. The capsule further includes an annular pressure-setting ring configured for adjusting the backpressure in the beverage production device. The pressure-setting ring provides an improved coffee in-cup quality. A set of capsules can have pressure-setting rings of different dimensions for setting different backpressure when engaged in a centrifuging beverage production device.

A capsule is designed for insertion in a centrifugal beverage production device for preparing a beverage from a substance contained in the capsule by introducing liquid in the capsule and passing the liquid through the substance using centrifugal forces. The capsule includes a body having a bottom end and an open end spaced apart in the axial direction, an upper wall for covering the body at the open end along a direction transverse to the axial direction, and an enclosure between the body and the upper wall containing a predetermined amount of beverage substance. The capsule further includes an annular pressure-setting ring configured for adjusting the backpressure in the beverage production device. The pressure-setting ring provides an improved coffee in-cup quality. A set of capsules can have pressure-setting rings of different dimensions for setting different backpressure when engaged in a centrifuging beverage production device.

A device for preparing a beverage from a beverage ingredient contained in a receptacle by driving the receptacle in centrifugation is disclosed, along with methods for using same.

A device for preparing a beverage from a beverage ingredient contained in a receptacle by driving the receptacle in centrifugation is disclosed, along with methods for using same.

Capsule (1) for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal extraction device (50) by feeding liquid in the capsule and rotating the capsule along a rotational axis (I) in the device to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid, wherein the capsule (1) comprises containment walls forming an interior cavity (2) containing beverage ingredients (3); said containment walls comprising a lid (4) and a side wall (5) extending substantially revolutionary around a central axis (I) and a peripheral flange (8) extending peripherally in radial direction to said axis (I), said flange (8) comprising an annular base (9) extending outwardly and a valve means (10) connected to said annular base, said valve means (10) extending in a direction (A) transversal to said radial direction (B) and being configured with at least one deflectable valve portion (11) which deflects for leaving a transversal passage upon the centrifugal pressure exerted by liquid flowing thereon when the capsule is rotated about the axis (I) during the centrifugal extraction wherein the peripheral flange (8) forms an extension part of the side wall (5) and is independent from said lid (4).

Capsule (1) for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal extraction device (50) by feeding liquid in the capsule and rotating the capsule along a rotational axis (I) in the device to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid, wherein the capsule (1) comprises containment walls forming an interior cavity (2) containing beverage ingredients (3); said containment walls comprising a lid (4) and a side wall (5) extending substantially revolutionary around a central axis (I) and a peripheral flange (8) extending peripherally in radial direction to said axis (I), said flange (8) comprising an annular base (9) extending outwardly and a valve means (10) connected to said annular base, said valve means (10) extending in a direction (A) transversal to said radial direction (B) and being configured with at least one deflectable valve portion (11) which deflects for leaving a transversal passage upon the centrifugal pressure exerted by liquid flowing thereon when the capsule is rotated about the axis (I) during the centrifugal extraction wherein the peripheral flange (8) forms an extension part of the side wall (5) and is independent from said lid (4).

Beverage brewing units particularly for machines for preparing beverages from capsules by centrifugation are disclosed. The beverage brewing units include first and second enclosing parts moveable relative to one another that together define a centrifugal rotating chamber assembly arranged for receiving a capsule and for rotating it for the extraction of the beverage. Also disclosed are beverage production devices that include the beverage brewing units.

Beverage brewing units particularly for machines for preparing beverages from capsules by centrifugation are disclosed. The beverage brewing units include first and second enclosing parts moveable relative to one another that together define a centrifugal rotating chamber assembly arranged for receiving a capsule and for rotating it for the extraction of the beverage. Also disclosed are beverage production devices that include the beverage brewing units.

Beverage capsule for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation device from a capsule containing beverage ingredients by passing water through the ingredients contained in the capsule using centrifugal forces, said device comprising means for driving the capsule in rotation around an axis of rotation (I), a capsule holder for receiving the capsule and a water injection means for injecting water in the capsule, said device further comprising a valve means for engaging a valve engaging portion of the capsule; said valve means comprising a pressing ring; the capsule comprising a body and a lid and a valve engaging portion designed for being inserted between the capsule holder and the valve means of the device; wherein said capsule comprises an outlet structure forming beverage flow restriction passages of defined cross-section in the capsule at such and/or as a result of the insertion of the valve engaging portion between the capsule holder and the pressing ring of the valve means.