Beverage distribution system with enhanced purge and residue discharge, and process of operation of said system

A system for preparing beverages, comprising:

• a drinking recipient;
• a beverage apparatus comprising a beverage preparation device configured to receive a capsule containing single portion of edible substance and supply a beverage discharge flow though the single portion of edible substance and to a beverage discharge disposition;
• said beverage preparation device comprising a first flow circulation line, downstream of a flow pressurization device and upstream of said beverage discharge disposition, said beverage discharge disposition connected to the first flow circulation line by a beverage discharge connection;
• said drinking recipient configured to be operatively placed on said beverage discharge disposition;
• said beverage discharge disposition presenting a beverage discharge element configured to discharge a flow in a direction opposite that of the gravity force to an interior of said drinking recipient, and a recipient placement support surrounding said beverage discharge element;
• wherein said beverage apparatus further comprises a second flow circulation line that is arranged to circulate purge fluid through said beverage discharge disposition, the a second flow circulation line disposed downstream from said flow pressurization device;
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• wherein said second flow circulation line branches off of the first flow circulation line at a location downstream of the flow pressurization device.