Beverage distribution system with enhanced purge and residue discharge, and process of operation of said system

Abstract

The present invention discloses a beverage distribution system, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising a drinking recipient ('), for example of the glass, cup or similar type, a beverage discharge disposition () operatively associated to a beverage pressurization device (), whereby said beverage discharge disposition () is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, to a flow regulation disposition () in the base region () of said drinking recipient (′) along a direction opposite the gravity force, whereby said beverage apparatus () further comprises purge means () adapted so that provide the circulation of a purge flow through at least part of said beverage discharge disposition (), optionally also through a drinking recipient (′) operatively engaged thereon.