A method for preparing a beverage or liquid from a food substance contained in a filtering receptacle by passing water through the substance using brewing centrifugal forces. The method includes feeding water into the receptacle, and driving the receptacle in centrifugal rotation to force water to f
A method for preparing a beverage or liquid from a food substance contained in a filtering receptacle by passing water through the substance using brewing centrifugal forces. The method includes feeding water into the receptacle, and driving the receptacle in centrifugal rotation to force water to flow through the substance in a centrifugal flow path to the outlet of the receptacle. The receptacle is a sealed capsule which is opened for water to be introduced into the capsule, contains a predetermined dose of food substance and is discarded after use.
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1. A method for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation device from a predetermined does of a beverage substance contained in a filtering capsule, which method comprises: piercing a plurality of peripheral outlets in a sealed capsule having a cup-shaped body, that has longitudinal central axi
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A method for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation device from a predetermined does of a beverage substance contained in a filtering capsule, which method comprises: piercing a plurality of peripheral outlets in a sealed capsule having a cup-shaped body, that has longitudinal central axis, and a sealing lid sealed onto the body, with the body of the capsule having its widest dimension at the lid, and with the peripheral outlets distributed along the periphery of the sealing lid;piercing the sealing lid of the capsule and introducing water in the capsule through the sealing lid; andcentrifugally rotating the capsule in the beverage preparation device about the longitudinal central axis of the capsule to force the water to flow through the substance in a centrifugal flow path to form the beverage, leaving the capsule through the peripheral outlets;wherein the beverage preparation device comprises water feed means for introducing water in the capsule, means for centrifugally rotating the capsule to apply the centrifugal forces to force the water flow through the substance in a centrifugal flow path to prepare the beverage and referencing means for positioning and referencing the capsule in a removable manner in the device and in operational relationship with the water feed means and along the longitudinal central axis of rotation in the centrifugal rotating means; the referencing means being designed for receiving the capsule in a removable manner and for receiving the capsule and the referencing means comprising a water injection lid that engages against the capsule, is traversed by a water conduit and includes means for piercing at least one water inlet in the lid at the longitudinal central axis of the capsule, and with the referencing means comprising means for piercing the sealing lid of the sealed capsule to provide the peripheral outlets for enabling the beverage to leave the capsule and wherein the piercing means is formed of a series of needles on the injection lid to pierce the beverage outlets in the sealing lid. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the capsule is centrifugally rotated at a centrifugal speed of at least 500 rpm, the water is introduced in the capsule at substantially no pressure, and the peripheral outlets are made before or when water is introduced in the capsule. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the capsule is sealed in a gas tight manner and contains ground coffee powder, soluble coffee, tea, chocolate, whitener, flavours or combinations thereof, with the dose of the substance included therein forming one or two servings of the beverage, and with the capsule oriented at an axis of rotation that is vertical or inclined relative to vertical at an angle that is less than 90 degrees. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the referencing means comprises a capsule holder associated with the centrifugal rotating means for allowing the capsule to be rotated around its central axis at a centrifugal speed of at least 500 rpm. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the capsule is impermeable to gas and comprises a flexible membrane that is attached to the cup-shaped body. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the capsule has an axis of rotation and the lid comprises a pierceable membrane, and the device comprises inlet piercing means of a single needle for piercing the membrane and for enabling the water feed means to introduce water in the capsule, with the inlet piercing means arranged to pierce at least one water inlet at the longitudinal central axis of rotation of the capsule. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the peripheral outlets piercing means comprises a series of needles positioned in a circular pattern and arranged in relation to the capsule to pierce radial holes in the capsule. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the centrifugal rotating means comprises a drive shaft and an electrical motor connected to the referencing means for rotating the capsule. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the referencing means comprises a capsule holder having a cavity which is rotatable and which is connected to the motor via a drive shaft arranged for driving the capsule holder about its central longitudinal axis. 10. The method of claim 1, which further comprises a collector for collecting the beverage, the collector including a by-pass conduit arranged to add a volume of water into the collector without such water passing into the capsule. 11. The method of claim 1, which further comprises a control unit adapted to vary the speed of the centrifugal rotation means for rotating the capsule at at least two different centrifugal speeds to provide different centrifugal pressures of water in the capsule. 12. The method of claim 1, wherein the water feed means comprises a pump and an injection tube connected to a water reservoir for injection of water in the capsule under the effect of rotational momentum. 13. A method for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation device from a predetermined dose of a beverage substance contained in a filtering capsule, which method comprises: providing a single use sealed capsule having a bottom and sidewall forming a cup-shaped body that has a central longitudinal axis, and a sealing lid sealed onto the body, with the body of the capsule having its widest dimension at the lid,providing a plurality of peripheral outlets in and with the peripheral outlets distributed along the periphery of the sealing lid;opening the sealing lid of the capsule by an injector that introduces water in the capsule through the sealing lid; andcentrifugally rotating the capsule in the beverage preparation device about the central longitudinal axis of the capsule to force the water to flow through the beverage substance in a centrifugal flow path to form the beverage which leaves the capsule through one or more of the peripheral outlets; andwherein both the opening of the sealed lid by the water injector and the peripheral outlets in the lid are provided by simultaneously piercing the lid of the sealed single use capsule,wherein the water is injected essentially at the central longitudinal axis of the capsule so that it passes from a central area of the capsule downwardly and radially outwardly through the beverage substance due to gravitational and centrifugal forces and then upwardly along the sidewall to the outlets to form the beverage which exits the capsule through the peripheral outlets. 14. A method for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation device from a predetermined dose of a beverage substance contained in a capsule, which method comprises: providing a plurality of peripheral outlets in a sealed single use capsule having a central longitudinal axis, a bottom and sidewall forming a cup-shaped body and a sealing lid sealed onto the body, with the peripheral outlets are provided by piercing the lid of the sealed capsule and are distributed along the periphery of the sealing lid, and;opening the sealing lid of the capsule by an injector that introduces water in the capsule through the sealing lid; andcentrifugally rotating the capsule in the beverage preparation device about the central longitudinal axis of the capsule to force the water to flow through the substance in a centrifugal flow path to form the beverage which leaves the capsule through the peripheral outlets;wherein the both the opening of the sealed lid by the water injector and the peripheral outlets in the lid are provided by simultaneously piercing the lid of the sealed single use capsule, with the peripheral outlets formed by a series of needles positioned in a circular pattern and arranged and advanced in relation to the capsule to pierce radial holes in the lid of the capsule; andwherein the water is injected essentially at the central longitudinal axis of the capsule prior to rotation so that it passes from a central area of the capsule downwardly due to gravitational force and then during rotation passes radially outwardly through the substance and then upwardly along the sidewall to the outlets due to centrifugal force to form the beverage which exits the capsule through the peripheral outlets. 15. A method for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation device from a predetermined dose of a beverage substance contained in a capsule, which method comprises: providing a sealed single use capsule having a bottom and sidewall forming a cup-shaped body that has a central longitudinal axis and a sealing lid sealed onto the body, with the body of the capsule having its widest dimension at the lid,introducing water into the beverage substance in the capsule by inserting an injector through a central portion of the sealing lid, while simultaneously providing a plurality of peripheral outlets in the sealing lid and along the periphery of the sealing lid; andcentrifugally rotating the capsule in the beverage preparation device about its central longitudinal axis to form the beverage by urging the water to flow through the substance and radially outwardly in a centrifugal flow path towards the peripheral outlets with thus formed beverage exiting the capsule through the peripheral outlets.
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