Abstract: Embodiments of improved generation of steam and heated liquids in a beverage system via the use of different pathways through liquid processing modules to process liquid to different, desired states are disclosed. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of improved systems including and methods for dosing or distributing a desired amount or dose of particles from a storage container by determining the weight of the storage container as particles are distributed. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems including and methods employing one or more porous filters to produce consumable extractions by processing at least partially soluble material(s) via solvent(s), including beverages. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems having various configurations to enable several methods to produce different consumable extractions by processing at least partially soluble material(s) via solvent(s), including beverages. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A filter holder for espresso machines comprising a basket-shaped body with a closed bottom and an open upper end, delimited by a frustoconical side wall, made of a metal material, a filter, which is suitable for containing a predetermined dose of coffee grounds, placed within the basket-shaped body, at least one channel extending out of the bottom of the basket-shaped body, for discharging the beverage formed in the filter, the side wall of said basket-shaped body having coupling means for the filter holder to be positioned at the hot water delivery point of the machine for forming the beverage, as well as a rod-shaped handle, radially connected to a point of the side wall of the basket-shaped body. An intermediate element is provided between said handle and the side wall of the basket-shaped body, for accommodating angular deflection of said rod-shaped handle relative to the side wall of the basket-shaped body.