BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Various beverage preparation systems and methods are disclosed. In particular it is provided an apparatus for cleaning an elongate wand unit. The wand unit is configured to be inserted into a liquid to prepare a frothed beverage. The wand unit having an upper end and a lower end. The apparatus comprising: an annular collar configured to receive a flow of cleaning liquid, the annular collar positioned around an outer surface of the upper end of the wand unit. The annular collar comprising an outer face and an inner face, the inner face comprising one or more channels; and the annular collar is configured to dispense, through the one or more channels, the cleaning fluid against the outer surface of the upper end of the wand unit, thereby enabling the dispensed cleaning liquid to flow down substantially the entire longitudinal length of the elongate wand unit.