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1. A coffee beverage system, including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge is removable connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, the coffee bean packaging cartridge being arranged for holding and supplying multiple servings of coffee beans, the coffee beans packaging cartridge including: a container comprising an interior volume and at least one exit opening defining a coffee bean outlet, the interior volume holding coffee beans;transportation means adapted for enabling transporta...
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A coffee beverage system, including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge is removable connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, the coffee bean packaging cartridge being arranged for holding and supplying multiple servings of coffee beans, the coffee beans packaging cartridge including: a container comprising an interior volume and at least one exit opening defining a coffee bean outlet, the interior volume holding coffee beans;transportation means adapted for enabling transportation of the coffee beans from the interior volume towards the exit opening of the cartridge;wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises an entrance opening for receiving coffee beans which are transported with the aid of the transportation means towards the exit opening, a grinder for grinding coffee beans which have entered the coffee apparatus via the entrance opening and a brewing device for brewing coffee on the basis of ground coffee obtained by means of the grinder, wherein the system is further provided with a metering chamber for receiving coffee beans which are transported with the aid of the transportation means into the metering chamber, said metering chamber being arranged for receiving a portion of coffee beans corresponding to a dosed amount of coffee beans, the volume of the metering chamber being such that if it is completely filled with coffee beans the amount of beans corresponds with one dose of coffee beans for preparing a cup of coffee, wherein the metering chamber comprises a bottom portion which forms a part of the grinder, said bottom portion being arranged in the coffee brewing apparatus for rotating around a first axis extending in a vertical direction wherein the system is arranged such that upon activation of the grinder the bottom portion is rotating around the vertical axis for transporting the coffee beans from the metering chamber into the grinder and for grinding the coffee beans. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the bottom portion has a conical shape such that the bottom portion extends downwardly in a direction extending perpendicular to and away from the first vertical axis. 3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the metering chamber is divided in a first chamber portion which is part of the cartridge and a second chamber portion which is part of the coffee brewing apparatus wherein the second chamber portion comprises the bottom portion which forms a part of the grinder, said bottom portion being arranged in the coffee brewing apparatus for rotating around a first axis extending in a vertical direction. 4. The system according to claim 3, wherein the first chamber portion comprises the exit opening and the second chamber portion comprises the entrance opening wherein the first chamber portion is located above the second chamber portion wherein the exit opening extends above the entrance opening. 5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the dosed amount of coffee beans which is necessary for preparing a single cup coffee comprising 80-160 ml of coffee. 6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transportation means comprise a part which is movable relative to the metering chamber for transporting the coffee beans towards and into the metering chamber upon driving of said transportation means. 7. The system according to claim 6, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is provided with a first motor and a vertically extending drive shaft wherein said drive shaft is releasable connected with the transportation means of the cartridge for driving and thereby moving the transportation means upon rotation of the drive shaft by means of the motor means. 8. The system according to claim 6, wherein the movable part comprises a bottom and/or a plurality of vanes which rotate around a second vertical axis upon driving the transportation means. 9. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transportation means comprise a downwardly extending bottom wall such as a funnel of the container for transporting the coffee beans towards the metering chamber under the influence of gravity. 10. The system according to claims 9 wherein the transportation means comprise a part which is movable relative to the metering chamber for transporting the coffee beans towards and into the metering chamber upon driving of said transportation means, wherein the transportation means comprise the funnel of the container and the part which is movable relative to the metering chamber. 11. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transportation means comprise a downwardly extending bottom wall for transporting the coffee beans towards the metering chamber under the influence of gravity only. 12. The system according to claim 3, wherein the first chamber portion is provided with a top wall which limits the volume of the metering chamber in an upwardly vertical direction wherein the bottom portion of the second chamber portion limits the volume of the metering chamber in a downwardly vertical direction. 13. The system according to claim 3, wherein the first chamber portion and the second chamber portion are each provided with at least one upstanding side wall limiting the volume of the metering chamber. 14. The system according to claim 3, wherein the first chamber portion is provided with an upstanding side wall comprising an inlet opening for entering the coffee beans by means of the transportation means into the metering chamber. 15. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transportation means are arranged for transporting the coffee beans at least in a horizontal direction for transporting the coffee beans into the metering chamber. 16. The system according to claims 14, wherein the transportation means are arranged for transporting the coffee beans at least in a horizontal direction for transporting the coffee beans into the metering chamber, wherein the transportation means are arranged for transporting the coffee beans at least in a horizontal direction towards the inlet opening of the metering chamber. 17. The system according to claim 16, wherein the transportation means comprise a part which is movable relative to the metering chamber for transporting the coffee beans towards and into the metering chamber upon driving of said transportation means, wherein the movable part of the transportation means are arranged for transporting the coffee beans at least in a horizontal direction. 18. The system according to claim 1, wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge comprises closing means for closing the coffee bean outlet when the coffee bean packaging cartridge is not connected to the coffee brewing apparatus. 19. The system according to claim 18, wherein the closing means are configured for opening the coffee bean outlet when the coffee bean packaging cartridge is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus. 20. The system according to claim 18, wherein the closing means comprises a closure member at the bottom side of the container comprising the coffee bean outlet and a rotatable closing disk having an opening. 21. The system according to claim 20, wherein in order to connect the coffee bean packaging cartridge to the coffee brewing apparatus the opening of the rotatable closing disk is brought in a position aligned with the coffee bean outlet. 22. The system according to claim 21, wherein the closure member comprises a pair of flexible latching arms and the closure disk comprises a detent, which in the closed position is caught behind the flexible latching arms. 23. The system according to claim 1, wherein the exit opening is associated with a removable sealing element sealing the interior volume prior to activation of the cartridge wherein said sealing element prevents gasses to escape from the cartridge. 24. The system according to claim 23, further including means for disrupting and displacing the sealing element. 25. The system according to claim 23, wherein the sealing element is a sealing membrane. 26. The system according to claim 24, wherein the means for disrupting and displacing is a pull tab. 27. The system according to claim 3, wherein the grinder is positioned centrically with respect to the metering chamber and/or in that the grinder is positioned centrically with respect to the second chamber portion. 28. The system according to claim 2, wherein the bottom portion with the conical shape lies in the direction of the first vertical axis, wherein the conical part rotates around the first vertical axis upon driving the grinder. 29. The system according to claim 28, wherein the grinder comprises the bottom portion, a lower grinding disk extending around the bottom portion and an upper grinding disk extending above the lower grinding disk. 30. The system according to claim 29, wherein the grinder is rotationally driven by a second motor, resulting in the rotation of the bottom portion with the conical shape and the lower grinding disk. 31. The system according to claim 30, wherein upon driving the bottom portion and lower grinding disk coffee beans are moved in an outwardly extending radial direction between the lower grinding disk and the upper grinding disk and in that the coffee beans are crunched and cut into ground coffee, because a vertical distance between the lower grinding disk and the upper grinding disk decreases in the outwardly extending radial direction. 32. The system according to claim 1, wherein the grinder is a no contamination grinder, comprising an exit location for ground coffee out into a ground coffee chute, which is a funnel pointing downwards into the brewing device of the coffee brewing apparatus. 33. The system according to claim 1, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises connection means for the removable connection to the coffee bean packaging cartridge, the connection means comprising a recess at an upper side of the coffee brewing apparatus, the recess being surrounded by a side wall and being configured for receiving a corresponding part protruding from a lower side of the coffee bean packaging cartridge. 34. The system according to claim 33, wherein the side wall protrudes from the upper side of the coffee brewing apparatus. 35. The system according to claim 34, wherein the side wall comprises openings for receiving bayonet elements of the coffee bean packaging cartridge. 36. The system according to claim 35, wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge comprises the bayonet elements. 37. The system according to claim 35, wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge should be inserted into the recess such that the bayonet elements are inserted in the openings and then rotated in order to be connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, wherein the side wall comprises blocking elements for impeding a further rotation of the coffee bean packaging cartridge, when it has reached its final position. 38. The system according to claim 37, wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge should be rotated approximately 50 degrees in order to reach its final position. 39. The system according to claim 7, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises connection means for the removable connection to the coffee bean packaging cartridge, the connection means comprising a recess at an upper side of the coffee brewing apparatus, the recess being surrounded by a side wall and being configured for receiving a corresponding part protruding from a lower side of the coffee bean packaging cartridge, and wherein the recess comprises rotatable protruding edges at its center, which are fixed at the driving shaft wherein the transportation means of the cartridge is provided with recesses for receiving the protruding edges such that upon rotation of the drive shaft the rotating protruding edges drive the transportation means. 40. The system according to claim 34, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises a housing surrounding the protruding side wall. 41. The system according to claim 2, wherein the first vertical axis runs centrally through the bottom portion of the metering chamber and in that the bottom portion extends downwardly in a direction extending perpendicular to and away from the vertical axis all around the vertical axis and/or in that the first vertical axis runs centrally through the bottom portion of the second chamber portion and in that the bottom portion extends downwardly in a direction extending perpendicular to and away from the vertical axis all around the vertical axis. 42. The system according to claim 1, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is provided with a control device. 43. The system according to claim 7, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is provided with a control device, and wherein the control device is arranged for controlling the first motor and/or the grinder. 44. The system according to claim 43, wherein the control device is arranged such that, in use, in a first step the transportation means is driven for filling the metering chamber with coffee beans and that in a second step which follows after the completion of the first step the grinding device is activated for emptying the metering chamber and for grinding coffee beans which were collected in the metering chamber during the first step. 45. The system according to claim 44, wherein the control device is arranged such that, in use, in the first step the transportation means is driven longer than is required for filling the metering chamber with coffee beans and/or that in the second step the grinding device is activated longer than is required for emptying or at least substantially completely emptying the metering chamber and for grinding all the coffee beans which were collected in the metering chamber during the first step. 46. The system according to claim 45, wherein in the first step the transportation means is driven longer than is required for completely filling or at least substantially completely filling the metering chamber with coffee beans. 47. The system according to claim 45, wherein the volume of the metering chamber is such that if it is filled with coffee beans in the first step the amount of beans corresponds with one dose of coffee beans for preparing a cup of coffee. 48. The system according to claim 44, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is arranged such that the control device controls the brewing device wherein the control device is arranged such that, in use, in a third step which follows after that the second step is completed the brewing device is brewing coffee based on the ground coffee and heated water heated by a heating device of the coffee brewing apparatus. 49. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a sensor arranged for detecting if the coffee bean packaging cartridge is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus. 50. The system according to claim 49, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is provided with a control device, and wherein the sensor is configured to signal a result of the detection to the control device. 51. The system according to claim 49, wherein the sensor is a switch. 52. The system according to claim 49, wherein the switch is a micro switch. 53. The system according to claim 51, wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge comprises a protruding part for activating the switch when it is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus. 54. The system according to claim 36, further comprising a sensor arranged for detecting if the coffee bean packaging cartridge is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, wherein the sensor is a switch, wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge comprises a protruding part for activating the switch when it is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, and wherein the protruding part is located below or above one of the bayonet elements. 55. The system according to claim 37, further comprising a sensor arranged for detecting if the coffee bean packaging cartridge is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, wherein the sensor is a switch, wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge comprises a protruding part for activating the switch when it is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, and wherein the protruding part activates the switch when the coffee bean packaging cartridge reaches its final position. 56. The system according to claim 35, further comprising a sensor arranged for detecting if the coffee bean packaging cartridge is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, wherein the sensor is a switch, wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge comprises a protruding part for activating the switch when it is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, and wherein the switch is located in an opening in the sidewall surrounding the recess at the upper side of the coffee brewing apparatus, the protruding part activating the switch through the opening. 57. The system according to claim 56, wherein the switch is hidden behind horizontal wall segments in the side wall and in that the opening is a slit between the horizontal wall segments, the protruding part fitting in the slit. 58. The system according to claim 43, further comprising a sensor arranged for detecting if the coffee bean packaging cartridge is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, and wherein the controller is arranged for controlling the first motor and the grinder so that they can be activated only if it has been detected that the coffee bean packaging cartridge is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus. 59. The system according to claim 1, further comprising an insert piece that is removable connectable to the coffee brewing apparatus in lieu of the coffee bean packaging cartridge. 60. The system according claim 59, wherein the insert piece is connectable to the coffee brewing apparatus in a same or similar way as the coffee bean packaging cartridge. 61. The system according to claims 35, further comprising an insert piece that is removable connectable to the coffee brewing apparatus in lieu of the coffee bean packaging cartridge, wherein the insert piece is connectable to the coffee brewing apparatus in a same or similar way as the coffee bean packaging cartridge, and wherein the insert piece comprises bayonet elements. 62. The system according to claim 51, further comprising an insert piece that is removable connectable to the coffee brewing apparatus in lieu of the coffee bean packaging cartridge, wherein the insert piece comprises a protruding part for activating the switch when it is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus. 63. The system according to claim 61, further comprising a sensor arranged for detecting if the coffee bean packaging cartridge is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, wherein the sensor is a switch, further comprising an insert piece that is removable connectable to the coffee brewing apparatus in lieu of the coffee bean packaging cartridge, wherein the insert piece comprises a protruding part for activating the switch when it is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, wherein the protruding part is located below or above one of the bayonet elements. 64. The system according to claim 37, further comprising a sensor arranged for detecting if the coffee bean packaging cartridge is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, wherein the sensor is a switch, further comprising an insert piece that is removable connectable to the coffee brewing apparatus in lieu of the coffee bean packaging cartridge, wherein the insert piece comprises a protruding part for activating the switch when it is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, wherein the protruding part activates the switch when the insert piece reaches its final position. 65. The system according to claim 59, wherein the insert piece comprises a cavity having an interior volume and at least one exit opening defining a coffee bean outlet, the interior volume being arranged for receiving coffee beans, the insert piece further comprising closing means for closing the coffee bean outlet when the insert piece is not connected to the coffee brewing apparatus or not connected to the coffee brewing apparatus in its final position. 66. The system according to claim 65, wherein the closing means are configured for opening the coffee bean outlet when the insert piece is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus in its final position. 67. The system according to claim 65, wherein the closing means comprises a closure member at the bottom side of the cavity comprising the coffee bean outlet and in that the closing means furthermore comprises a rotatable closing disk having an opening. 68. The system according to claim 67, wherein when the insert piece is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus in its final position, the opening of the rotatable closing disk is in a position aligned with the coffee bean outlet. 69. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system is arranged such that upon activation of the grinder the bottom portion is rotating around the first vertical axis for transporting the dose of coffee beans from the metering chamber into the grinder and for grinding the coffee beans. 70. The system according to claim 69, wherein the one dose of coffee beans comprises 5-11 grams of coffee beans. 71. The system according to claim 3, wherein the second chamber portion comprises about 100-X % of the volume of the metering chamber and the first chamber portion comprises about X % of the volume of the metering chamber wherein X is in the range of 2-50. 72. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system is arranged such that, in use, the grinding device is activated for emptying the metering chamber and for grinding the coffee beans collected in the metering chamber. 73. The system according to claim 72, wherein the system is arranged such that in use the grinding device is activated longer than is required for emptying or substantially emptying the metering chamber and for grinding all the coffee beans collected in the metering chamber. 74. The system according to claim 72, wherein previous to the emptying of the metering chamber and the grinding of the coffee beans, in a first step the transportation means is driven for filling the metering chamber with coffee beans. 75. The system according to claim 74, wherein the transportation means is driven longer than is required for completely filling or at least substantially completely filling the metering chamber with coffee beans. 76. The system according to claim 1, wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge is filled with coffee beans. 77. The system according to claim 76, wherein the container is filled with one dose of coffee beans. 78. The system according to claim 76, wherein the coffee bean packaging is filled with multiple servings of coffee beans. 79. The system according claim 1, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises closing means which are configured for opening and/or closing the entrance opening of the coffee brewing apparatus, said closing means being configured to be controlled by the coffee brewing apparatus and/or the (dis)connection of the packaging cartridge (from) to the coffee brewing apparatus. 80. The system according to claim 1, wherein at least a lower portion of the metering chamber is part of a dosing device. 81. A coffee brewing apparatus for use in a coffee beverage system according to claim 1, comprising an entrance opening for receiving coffee beans, a grinder for grinding coffee beans which have entered the coffee apparatus via the entrance opening and a brewing device for brewing coffee on the basis of ground coffee obtained by means of the grinder, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is further provided with at least a lower portion of a metering chamber for receiving coffee beans via the entrance opening, said metering chamber being arranged for receiving a portion of coffee beans corresponding to a dosed amount of coffee beans, the volume of the metering chamber being such that if it is completely filled with coffee beans the amount of beans corresponds with one dose of coffee beans for preparing a cup of coffee, wherein the metering chamber comprises a bottom portion which forms a part of the grinder, said bottom portion being arranged in the coffee brewing apparatus for rotating around a first axis extending in a vertical direction wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is arranged such that upon activation of the grinder the bottom portion is rotating around the vertical axis for transporting the coffee beans from the metering chamber into the grinder and for grinding the coffee beans. 82. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the bottom portion has a conical shape such that the bottom portion extends downwardly in a direction extending perpendicular to and away from the first vertical axis. 83. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the metering chamber comprises the entrance opening and/or wherein the apparatus comprises only the lower portion of the metering chamber and wherein the cartridge comprises an upper portion of the metering chamber said lower portion and said upper portion forming the metering chamber and wherein the first chamber portion comprises an inlet opening for coffee beans. 84. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the dosed amount of coffee beans is necessary for preparing a single cup coffee comprising 80-160 ml of coffee. 85. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is provided with a first motor and a vertically extending drive shaft. 86. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the bottom portion of the metering chamber limits the volume of the metering chamber in a downwardly vertical direction. 87. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the metering chamber is provided with at least one upstanding side wall limiting the volume of the metering chamber. 88. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises closing means which are configured for opening and/or closing the entrance opening of the coffee brewing apparatus. 89. The apparatus according to claim 88, wherein the closing means comprises a rotatable closing disk having an opening. 90. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the grinder is positioned centrically with respect to the metering chamber. 91. The apparatus according to claim 82, wherein the bottom portion with the conical shape lies in the direction of the first vertical axis, wherein the conical part rotates around the first vertical axis upon driving the grinder. 92. The apparatus according to claim 91, wherein the grinder comprises the bottom portion, a lower grinding disk extending around the bottom portion and an upper grinding disk extending above the lower grinding disk. 93. The apparatus according to claim 92, wherein the grinder is rotationally driven by a second motor, resulting in the rotation of the bottom portion with the conical shape and the lower grinding disk. 94. The apparatus according to claim 93, wherein upon driving the bottom portion and lower grinding disk coffee beans are moved in an outwardly extending radial direction between the lower grinding disk and the upper grinding disk and in that the coffee beans are crunched and cut into ground coffee, because a vertical distance between the lower grinding disk and the upper grinding disk decreases in the outwardly extending radial direction. 95. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the grinder is a no contamination grinder, comprising an exit location for ground coffee out into a ground coffee chute, which is a funnel pointing downwards into the brewing device of the coffee brewing apparatus. 96. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises connection means, the connection means comprising a recess at an upper side of the coffee brewing apparatus, the recess being surrounded by a side wall. 97. The apparatus according to claim 96, wherein the side wall protrudes from the upper side of the coffee brewing apparatus. 98. The apparatus according to claim 96, wherein the side wall comprises openings for receiving bayonet elements. 99. The apparatus according to claim 96, wherein the recess comprises rotatable protruding edges at its center, which are fixed at the driving shaft. 100. The apparatus according to claim 96, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises a housing surrounding the protruding side wall. 101. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the first vertical axis runs centrally through the bottom portion of the metering chamber and in that the bottom portion extends downwardly in a direction extending perpendicular to and away from the vertical axis all around the vertical axis. 102. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is provided with a control device. 103. The apparatus according to claim 102, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is provided with a first motor and a vertically extending drive shaft, and wherein the control device is arranged for controlling the first motor and/or the grinder. 104. The apparatus according to claim 103, wherein the control device is arranged such that, in use, in a first step the metering chamber is filled with coffee beans and that in a second step which follows after the completion of the first step the grinding device is activated for emptying the metering chamber and for grinding coffee beans which were collected in the metering chamber during the first step. 105. The apparatus according to claim 104, wherein the control device is arranged such that, in use, in the second step the grinding device is activated longer than is required for emptying or at least substantially completely emptying the metering chamber and for grinding all the coffee beans which were collected in the metering chamber during the first step. 106. The apparatus according to claim 104, wherein the volume of the metering chamber is such that if it is filled with coffee beans in the first step the amount of beans corresponds with one dose of coffee beans for preparing a cup of coffee. 107. The apparatus according to claim 103, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is arranged such that the control device controls the brewing device, wherein the control device is arranged such that, in use, in a third step which follows after that the second step is completed the brewing device is brewing coffee based on the ground coffee and heated water heated by a heating device of the coffee brewing apparatus. 108. The apparatus according to claim 81, further comprising a sensor arranged for detecting if a coffee bean packaging cartridge is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus. 109. The apparatus according to claim 108, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is provided with a control device, and wherein the sensor is configured to signal a result of the detection to the control device. 110. The apparatus according to claim 108, wherein the sensor is a switch. 111. The apparatus according to claim 109, wherein the switch is a micro switch. 112. The apparatus according to claim 109, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises connection means, the connection means comprising a recess at an upper side of the coffee brewing apparatus, the recess being surrounded by a side wall, and wherein the switch is located in an opening in the sidewall surrounding the recess at the upper side of the coffee brewing apparatus. 113. The apparatus according to claim 112, wherein the switch is hidden behind horizontal wall segments in the side wall and in that the opening is a slit between the horizontal wall segments. 114. The apparatus according to claim 85, wherein the coffee brewing apparatus is provided with a control device, wherein the control device is arranged for controlling the first motor and the grinder so that they can be activated only if it has been detected that a coffee bean packaging cartridge is connected to the coffee brewing apparatus. 115. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the apparatus is arranged such that upon activation of the grinder the bottom portion is rotating around the first vertical axis for transporting the dose of coffee beans from the metering chamber into the grinder and for grinding the coffee beans. 116. The apparatus according to claim 81, wherein the apparatus is arranged such that, in use, the grinding device is activated for emptying the metering chamber and for grinding the coffee beans collected in the metering chamber. 117. The apparatus according to claim 115, wherein the apparatus is arranged such that in use the grinding device is activated longer than is required for emptying or at least substantially completely emptying the metering chamber and for grinding all the coffee beans collected in the metering chamber. 118. The apparatus according to claim 116, wherein previous to the emptying of the metering chamber and the grinding of the coffee beans, in a first step the metering chamber is filled with coffee beans. 119. The apparatus according to claim 81, further comprising further comprising an insert piece that is removable connectable to the coffee brewing apparatus in lieu of the coffee bean packaging cartridge. 120. The coffee beverage system according to claim 1, further comprising an insert piece that is removable connectable to the coffee brewing apparatus in lieu of the coffee bean packaging cartridge. 121. A coffee bean packaging cartridge suitable for use in a coffee beverage system according to claim 80. 122. A coffee beverage system, including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge is removable connected to the coffee brewing apparatus, the coffee bean packaging cartridge being arranged for holding and supplying multiple servings of coffee beans, the coffee beans packaging cartridge including: a container comprising an interior volume and at least one exit opening defining a coffee bean outlet, the interior volume holding coffee beans;transportation means adapted for enabling transportation of the coffee beans from the interior volume towards the exit opening of the cartridge;wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises an entrance opening for receiving coffee beans which are transported with the aid of the transportation means towards the exit opening, a grinder for grinding coffee beans which have entered the coffee apparatus via the entrance opening and a brewing device for brewing coffee on the basis of ground coffee obtained by means of the grinder, wherein the system is further provided with a metering chamber for receiving coffee beans which are transported with the aid of the transportation means into the metering chamber, said metering chamber being arranged for receiving a portion of coffee beans corresponding to a dosed amount of coffee beans, the volume of the metering chamber being such that if it is completely filled with coffee beans the amount of beans corresponds with one dose of coffee beans for preparing a coup of coffee, wherein the metering chamber is divided in a first chamber portion which is part of the cartridge and a second chamber portion which is part of the coffee brewing apparatus wherein the second chamber portion comprises a bottom portion which forms a part of the grinder, said bottom portion being arranged in the coffee brewing apparatus for rotating around a first axis extending in a vertical direction wherein the system is arranged such that upon activation of the grinder the bottom portion is rotating around the vertical axis for transporting the coffee beans from the metering chamber into the grinder and for grinding the coffee beans. 123. A system according to claim 122, wherein the bottom portion has a conical shape such that the bottom portion extends downwardly in a direction extending perpendicular to and away from the first vertical axis.
