ergonomic handle and user interface

A machine (1) for preparing a beverage, which has: - an upper part (2a); - a front face (2b) having an outlet (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) for supplying said drink; - a module for preparing a beverage (1 ') for containing a flavoring ingredient, in particular pre-dosed ingredient such as an ingredient supplied to said module within a capsule, and circulating a liquid making through thereof to form said beverage; - a movable handle (10, 12, 10 ', 12') pivoted on the upper part (2a) between a transfer position for loading said ingredient into the module and / or removing said ingredient from the module, and a position for circulation flow of said liquid through said ingredient; and - a user interface (20, 20a, 20b) for initiating the flow of said liquid through said ingredient in the preparation module drink, the handle having an actuating portion (12, 12 ') arranged to be contacted and driven by a human hand (50) to move the handle between the transfer position and the driving position, characterized in that the user interface (20, 20a, 20b) is located on the front face (2b ) and that the handle (10, 12, 10 ', 12') and the user interface (20, 20a, 20b) are arranged such that said user interface is operable by said human hand (50) while said hand is still in contact with the drive part (12, 12 ') of the handle when the handle is actuated to the flow position.