A beverage extraction apparatus 1&rsquo comprises a granule containing part 102 adapted to contain granules for extraction of a beverage, a pouring device for pouring an extraction solvent into the granule containing part 102 from a first direction, and a collecting device for collecting an extract liquid extracted by means of the extraction solvent. The granule containing part 102 comprises a detachable restraining member 10 for placing the granules in a substantially sealed state. The beverage extraction apparatus 1&rsquo further comprises a rotary mechanism 14 for rotating the granule containing part 102 through 180 degrees so as to invert the granule containing part 102 in a vertical direction
