Abstract: A capsule (550) for use in apparatus for dispensing liquid beverage, the capsule including at least one capsule side wall (551), a capsule base (552) and a capsule lid (553) defining a capsule cavity containing concentrated beverage and first (555) and second (556) capsule conduits wherein the first capsule conduit extends from proximate the lid and terminates remote from the capsule base allowing fluid to be supplied to the capsule away from the capsule base and the second capsule conduit extends substantially along a length of the capsule and terminates adjacent the capsule base allowing fluid to be dispensed from the capsule via the second capsule conduit.

Abstract: A system (1) for the preparation of beverages includes a beverage supply device (10) for delivering a dose of liquid through a liquid outlet (58) and a beverage receptacle (20) having a base having a liquid inlet (72). The supply device and beverage receptacle may be joined together using a coupling interface (44,46) for connecting the beverage supply device to the base of the beverage receptacle. This allows the liquid to flow into the bottle via the liquid inlet in the base of the beverage receptacle. The system may operate with capsule containing concentrated beverage and may include further accessories.