Beverage preparation device with beverage draining means

A beverage preparation device for preparing a beverage from a beverage dose, the beverage preparation device comprising:

• a brewing unit configured for receiving the dose and preparing the beverage fromingredients contained within the dose and pressurized liquid injected in the dose;
• a pressure pump configured for supplying the pressurized liquid to the brewing unit;
• a beverage dispensing member connected to the brewing unit and comprising a beverage injector configured for dispensing the beverage through a bottom of a beverage receptacle,
• wherein the beverage dispensing member comprises a residual beverage draining valve, between the beverage injector and the brewing unit, the residual beverage draining valve is configured to be moved between a beverage dispensing position and a beverage residual draining position,
• the residual beverage draining valve and/or the beverage receptacle comprise a valve activator configured to move the residual beverage draining valve between (i) the beverage dispensing position in response to engagement of the bottom of the beverage receptacle with the beverage injector and (ii) the beverage residual draining position in response to removal of the beverage receptacle from the beverage injector;
• and
• a draining line configured for draining residual beverage contained between the residual beverage draining valve and the brewing unit, and the draining line is opened to a residual beverage reservoir by effect of opening of the brewing unit.