Abstract: Self-cleaning multi-servings beverage dispensing system adapted for preparing and serving a beverage. The beverage dispensing system implements a self-cleaning procedure, by having a controller send commands to a cleaning pump, a water pump and an ingredient pump to execute at least one of an air cleaning and a water cleaning functionality. The air cleaning functionality comprises a transfer of air by the ingredient pump through a liquid extraction component to a mixing unit, and optionally a transfer of water by the water pump from a water tank to the mixing unit. The water cleaning functionality comprises a transfer of water by the water pump from the water tank to the mixing unit, a transfer of cleaning water by the cleaning pump from the water tank to the liquid extraction component, and a transfer of the cleaning water by the ingredient pump from the liquid extraction component to the mixing unit.

Abstract: Container for storing a liquid and allowing extraction of the liquid on-demand. The container comprises a casing for storing the liquid, the casing defining an aperture. The container comprises a resealable membrane covering the aperture of the casing, the resealable membrane being adapted for receiving a liquid extraction tube therethrough for on-demand liquid extraction from the casing, the resealable membrane automatically resealing the aperture upon withdrawal of the liquid extraction tube. The container comprises an air permeable membrane for balancing a pressure in the casing upon extracting liquid by the liquid extraction tube. The resealable membrane and the air permeable membrane are provided as a cap for closing the aperture of the casing. Alternatively, the casing, the resealable membrane and the air permeable membrane are provided as a capsule. A multi-servings beverage dispensing system is adapted for receiving the container in removable engagement.