The machine (M) comprises * electric heaters (15, 42) suitable to heat an amount of water for preparing hot beverages to a preset temperature * a first unit (1) for preparing and delivering a first hot beverage, particularly coffee, including a bearing structure (3) wherein at least one extraction assembly (4) is mounted which is suitable to accommodate a capsule or pod containing a substance for preparing the first beverage, particularly roasted ground coffee, and an underlying movable dispenser (21, 22) which is capable of taking at least first and second delivery positions, and * a second unit (2) for preparing a beverage by means of centrifugation, which is arranged adjacent the first unit (1) and including a vessel (26) to receive an amount of the first beverage from the dispenser (21, 22) of the first unit (1), when this dispenser (21, 22) is in a preset delivery position, and optional further substances, and a motor-driven centrifuge assembly (28) including a stirring member (36) suitable to be introduced into this vessel (26) and be operated therein to stir the contents thereof, the stirring member (36) having a longitudinal duct (39), the outlet thereof ending within the vessel (26). WO2009130661A2
