A device used to extract a substance in order to produce drinks, includes a plurality of brewing chambers (7, 8). The device has an interface (6) which is used to connect to a hot water supply inlet and element for distributing the hot water between the brewing chambers (7, 8) containing a substance that is to be infused. For each brewing chamber (7, 8), the aforementioned distribution elements include elements for detecting the presence of the substance to be infused and elements for opening the hot water inlet into the brewing chamber (7, 8) upon detection of the substance. A machine including such a device is also disclosed. The invention is particularly suitable for making espresso coffee.