System for the preparation of a beverage

A system for the preparation of a beverage using a capsule, the system comprising a beverage preparation device and a capsule, wherein the device comprises:

• a first chamber portion defining a receptacle;
• and
• a second chamber portion;
• wherein the first chamber portion is movable relative to the second chamber portion between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position the capsule can be inserted between the first chamber portion and the second chamber portion, and wherein in the closed position the capsule is in a brewing position and received in the receptacle;
• a capsule handler arranged to enable insertion therein of the capsule and to position said capsule in the brewing position, the capsule handler comprising guide means for guiding the capsule to the brewing position, the guide means including a first groove and a second groove together defining a guiding direction and arranged for engaging a guiding edge of the capsule;
• wherein the capsule handler is movable between a ready position and an ejection position;
• wherein the capsule handler holds the capsule in the brewing position when the capsule handler is in the ready position, wherein when the capsule is in the brewing position, the capsule handler is movable between the ready position and the ejection position in a direction substantially parallel to the guiding direction of the grooves, and wherein when the first chamber portion is moved relative to the second chamber from the closed position to the open position, the capsule can fall freely from the brewing position under the influence of gravity when the capsule handler is in the ejection position.