Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for liquids, comprising a): a base body having at least one substantially cylindrical cavity for receiving liquid, wherein the cylindrical cavity comprises two opposite end faces and a circumferential shell face, wherein the shell face extends between the two end faces substantially along a longitudinal direction, and wherein at least one of the end faces defines at least one opening in the base body in order to provide access from the outside to the cavity, wherein the cross-sectional area of the opening is at least 70% of the smallest cross-sectional area of the cylindrical cavity, and wherein the base body has at least one first magnetic connection means, and b): at least one lid which is adapted to close the opening, wherein the lid has at least one second magnetic connection means, wherein the lid is releasably engageable with the base body via a magnetic connection between the first magnetic connection means and the second magnetic connection means.

Abstract: A beverage preparation system for making hot or cold beverages includes a beverage dispenser which comprises an electromagnet and a control unit for controlling the electromagnet. The system further comprises a new disposable container for beverage ingredients, which comprises a magnetically actuated dispensing means having an anchor that is movable between an open and a closed position. When the anchor opens the dispensing means in the open position, a continuous flow of beverage ingredients from the reservoir through and from the dispensing means occurs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage preparation system for making hot or cold beverages available. Said system is based on a beverage dispenser (30; 30?) which comprises an electromagnet (20; 20?) and a control unit for controlling said electromagnet (20; 20?). The system further comprises a new disposable container for beverage ingredients, which comprises a magnetically actuated dispensing means (10; 10?), the electromagnet releasing, when in the open position, the output device (10; 10?) for a continuous flow of beverage ingredients from the reservoir through and from the dispensing means (10; 10?).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reusable frothing device (100) for the use in a device for making beverages, in particular for frothing milk in coffee makers. The frothing device comprises at least one first body (101) and a second body (103), which comprise recesses, which form in the assembled state complete channels. For the assembly, the bodies (101, 103) are provided with appropriate coupling members (125, 126, 127), which allow a repeated assembling and disassembling of the bodies (101, 103) so that the recesses in the bodies are laid open in the disassembled state for the sake of cleaning.