Abstract: The grinding device for grinding coffee beans comprises an interface for the user for selecting the quantity of ground coffee in a range of values of selectable quantities of ground coffee, an electric motor supplied by mains electricity voltage for driving the grinders, means for measuring the mains electricity voltage and an electronic controller configured to: associate, for each value of a selectable quantity of ground coffee, a series of grinding time values with a series of corresponding values of the mains electricity voltage; acquire a value of a quantity of ground coffee selected by the user via the interface; detect by the measuring means a value of the mains electricity voltage; for the acquired value of a quantity of ground coffee selected by the user, set the grinding time value corresponding to the detected mainly electricity voltage value; and drive the grinders for the set grinding time value.

Abstract: The device for processing loose coffee comprises an electronic controller, a support, at least one first filter holder that is engageable with the support, at least one first filter, wherein the first filter holder comprises a cup where the first filter is housed, wherein the cup has at least two wings engaging the first filter holder with the support, means for the automatic recognition of the first filter being provided positioned in the first filter holder engaged with the support, the recognition means being connected to the electronic controller to program an operation with at least one parameter depending on the first recognized filter.

Abstract: A coffee grinding apparatus comprising a coffee grinder, a removable filter holder and a cradle positioned below the coffee grinder, the cradle has above the filter holder a support shelf delimiting an opening passing the ground coffee, below the cradle an actuator actuates an activation switch of the coffee grinder, where a removable accessory contains the dispersion of ground coffee flowing towards a filter of the removable filter holder, the removable accessory formed by a sleeve connecting the opening in the support shelf to the upper mouth of a cup of the filter holder, the sleeve having a lower release and quick couple to the upper mouth of the cup and a removable upper engagement with the support shelf, the removable upper engagement comprising a perimeter flange of the sleeve resting on the support shelf, the sleeve being configured and arranged to interact with the actuator below the perimeter flange.

Abstract: A frothing device (1) to froth milk, comprising a boiler (2) for producing vapor; a pump (11) for producing pressurized air; air-vapor delivering means (4) to deliver air and vapor to the milk (18); the boiler (2) and the air pump (11) are connected to a tank (6) for separately feeding vapor and air to the mixing tank (6); the tank is connected to the mentioned air-vapor delivering means (4) to deliver air and vapor to the beverage.

Abstract: A tool for adjusting the amount of powdered material contained in a vessel, comprising a storage reservoir of an excess of powdered material contained in the vessel, a lower wall configured to be positioned inside the vessel, a side wall configured to rotatably support the tool resting on a peripheral edge of the vessel and to position the lower wall at a fixed or adjustable predetermined height inside the vessel, where the lower wall has at least a first blade configured to pick up the excess of powdered material and at least one transfer passage for transferring at least most of the excess of powdered material picked up from the first blade towards the storage reservoir.

Abstract: The device for preparing a dose of ground coffee powder ready for infusion comprises a cup provided with a gripping handle and housing a filter containing said dose of ground coffee powder, a coupling support in which the cup is coupled separably, and a pressing piston that is engageable in the filter for pressing the dose of ground coffee powder, the pressing piston having anti-detachment means configured to prevent the detachment of the pressed dose of ground coffee powder from the walls of the filter when the pressing piston disengages the filter.

Abstract: Some embodiments described here concern a machine for preparing coffee beverages by infusing a coffee powder in an infusion unit. Other embodiments concern a method to prepare a coffee beverage, including a step of pre-infusing and a step of infusing the coffee powder.

Abstract: A coffee machine for domestic use comprising at least two steam dispensers, of which at least one horizontal dispenser connected to a removable metal jug through a lid comprising a Venturi effect milk frother, and of which at least one vertical dispenser connected to a steam lance for performing so-called “latte art” whipping.

Abstract: The filter (6, 13) for a filter holder cup (2) of a coffee machine, including a cup body (6) having a bottom wall (7) provided with a dispensing hole (8) for dispensing infused coffee and a side wall (9) that bounds a compartment (10) with the bottom wall (7), inside the compartment (10) a separating filtering wall (13) being further positioned between an upper housing chamber (14) housing coffee powder and a lower dispensing chamber (15) for dispensing the infused coffee including said dispensing hole (8), inside said dispensing chamber (15) a filtering element (17) is provided to protect said dispensing hole (8).

Abstract: A device for emulsifying and/or heating milk comprising a milk heating means, a hermetically closed milk container, a mixer provided with a milk inlet, an air inlet and an outlet of a milk-based drink, a milk supply circuit comprising a connection conduit between the milk container and the milk inlet, and at least one air pump connected in delivery to a pressurisation conduit of the milk container for pushing the pressurised milk towards the milk inlet, where a pressure adjustment means of said pressurisation conduit is included which is used for adjusting the temperature of the milk.

Abstract: A device (2) for pressing a dose of ground coffee powder includes a filter holder cup (3) having a filter (4) for depositing the dose of ground coffee powder, an attaching support (7) in which the cup (3) is separably attached, a grinder (8) for coffee beans including a slide (9) for dispensing ground coffee having an outlet (10) positioned above the mouth (5) of the cup (3), a pressing piston (15) for pressing the dose of ground coffee powder present in the filter (4) mounted in the cup (3), and a lifting mechanism for lifting the pressing piston (15) in a position above the outlet (10) of the slide (9).

Abstract: A control unit, a pump for supplying infusion water, a boiler for heating the infusion water, an infusion unit, a coffee mill, and a user interface including a selector for a beverage and/or a ground coffee dose. The coffee mill has a hopper for coffee beans, a rotating and a non-rotating grinder, a motor for directly or indirectly driving the rotating grinder, all with capability to adjust the distance between the grinders. A first sensor detects a number of turns and/or speed of the motor and/or of the rotating grinder. A second sensor detects a distance between the grinders. The control unit stores an algorithm for calculating a correct dose of ground coffee, configured to receive the value of ground coffee selected and the distance between the grinders to automatically generate the number of motor turns necessary to obtain the correct dose of ground coffee.

Abstract: Device for heating and emulsifying beverages includes a pump (2), an air and water meeting zone (10), a device for producing steam, and a first conduit (5) for steam mixed with air that communicates with a steam wand (6) adapted to be immersed into a beverage (7) to be heated and emulsified. The device for producing steam includes an instant steam generator (4). The meeting zone (10) is positioned before the instant steam generator (4).

Abstract: Device for heating and emulsifying beverages includes a pump (2), an air and water meeting zone (10), a device for producing steam, and a first conduit (5) for steam mixed with air that communicates with a steam wand (6) adapted to be immersed into a beverage (7) to be heated and emulsified. The device for producing steam includes an instant steam generator (4). The meeting zone (10) is positioned before the instant steam generator (4).

Abstract: The automatic coffee machine for preparing espresso coffee comprises at least one; infusion assembly (1) having an infusion piston (2) that can be actuated by motorized means (3), at least one container containing coffee beans to be ground, grinding means (4, 5) to grind the beans for preparing doses of ground coffee, conveying means to convey the doses of ground coffee into a filter-holder element (7) arranged under the piston, the grinding means (4, 5) comprising a first and a second grinder that are actuated by a first and a second opposite motor (8, 9) arranged laterally to the infusion piston.

Abstract: The coffee machine has at least one infusion unit and at least one filter holder that is manually connected to and disconnected from the infusion unit for preparation of coffee, and it comprises at least one added support element of the filter holder for keeping it attached to the coffee machine when the filter holder is not connected to the infusion unit, said added support element comprising heating means for heating said filter holder to a predetermined temperature. The additional support element can be implemented also as a standalone element and, therefore, not connected to the coffee machine.

Abstract: The device (2) for pressing a dose of ground coffee powder comprises a filter holder cup (3) having a filter (4) for depositing the dose of ground coffee powder, an attaching support (7) in which the cup (3) is separably attached, a grinder (8) for coffee beans comprising a slide (9) for dispensing ground coffee having an outlet (10) positioned above the mouth (5) of the cup (3), a pressing piston (15) for pressing the dose of ground coffee powder present in the filter (4) mounted in the cup (3), and a lifting mechanism for lifting the pressing piston (15) in a position above the outlet (10) of the slide (9).

Abstract: A filter (6, 13) for a filter holder cup (2) of a coffee machine, including a cup body (6) having a bottom wall (7) provided with a dispensing hole (8) for dispensing infused coffee and a side wall (9) that bounds a compartment (10) with the bottom wall (7), inside the compartment (10) a separating filtering wall (13) being further positioned between an upper housing chamber (14) housing coffee powder and a lower dispensing chamber (15) for dispensing the infused coffee including said dispensing hole (8), inside said dispensing chamber (15) a filtering element (17) is provided to protect said dispensing hole (8).

Abstract: The coffee machine (1) comprises at least a control unit (3), a pump (4) for supplying infusion water, a boiler (6) for heating the (8) comprising at least a selector (9) for a beverage and/or a ground coffee dose, the coffee mill (2) comprising in turn a hopper (10) for coffee beans, a rotating grinder (11) and a non-rotating grinder (12), a motor (13) for directly or indirectly driving the rotating grinder (11) in relative rotation, and means for adjusting the distance between the grinders (11, 12), there being further provided a first sensor (23) for detecting the number of turns and/or speed of the motor and/or of the rotating grinder (11), and a second sensor (22) for detecting the distance between the grinders (11, 12), the control unit (3) storing an algorithm for calculating the correct dose of ground coffee, the calculation algorithm being configured to receive as an input from the selector (9) the value of ground coffee selected and from the second sensor (22) the value of the distance between the g

Abstract: Device for heating and emulsifying beverages includes a pump (2), an air and water meeting zone (10), a device for producing steam, and a first conduit (5) for steam mixed with air that communicates with a steam wand (6) adapted to be immersed into a beverage (7) to be heated and emulsified. The device for producing steam includes an instant steam generator (4). The meeting zone (10) is positioned before the instant steam generator (4).