EP3301041A1 - Capsule for preparing a beverage - Google Patents

Abstract

A capsule (1) for the preparation of a beverage from at least one starting substance and a method for producing a capsule are proposed. The capsule (1) comprises a preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body (2) for receiving the at least one starting substance and a lid (3) covering the capsule body (2). The capsule body (2) is formed at least in two parts and comprises at least one tub part (4) and at least one connection part (5) for draining liquid from the capsule (1) with a beverage preparation device provided for this purpose. The connection part (5) is arranged between the trough part (4) and the cover (3). The trough part (4) is connected in a fluid-tight manner to the connection part (5) and the connection part (5) to the cover (3).

Description

The present invention relates to a capsule for preparing a beverage according to the preamble of claim 1 and to a method for producing a capsule according to the preamble of claim 15.

The prior art discloses a multiplicity of different portion packs and systems for producing drinks. In particular, capsules are often used for the preparation of different hot drinks, especially coffee or tea, in home use. Usually, such capsules, which are designed as disposable products, comprise a capsule body for holding the beverage ingredients and a lid covering the capsule body. The ingredients are mostly roasted and ground coffee beans, but sometimes also dried tea leaves. However, soluble products in general or concentrates are also suitable. In the actual preparation, pressurized water is passed through the capsule, resulting in extraction or dissolution of the material contained in the chamber.

That's how it describes EP 1 440 913 A1 a capsule that is suitable for holding various beverage ingredients. The said capsule consists of substantially air and water impermeable materials. The capsule comprises a capsule body which forms a receiving space for the beverage ingredients. To derive the beverage from the capsule, an outlet nozzle is held in the receiving space by a supporting means engaging the bottom of the capsule. In the delivery condition of the capsule both the receiving space and the outlet nozzle are closed with a cover covering the capsule body. For the preparation of a beverage product, the lid is penetrated simultaneously in two places - on the one hand for introducing pressurized water into the chamber, on the other hand to open the outlet nozzle.
In the case of said capsule, there is the problem that the filling with beverage ingredients must take place in the form of an annular circle, so that no ingredients come into contact with or get into the outlet nozzle. However, in practice this is difficult to accomplish. Nevertheless, if material comes in the outlet, this is particularly disadvantageous in extracting beverage ingredients, as they can get into the finished product in the course of beverage production, which is undesirable especially in the case of coffee powder or dried tea. In the worst case, this may even lead to clogging of the outlet nozzle. In addition, the support means for holding the spout in the said capsule passes through the receiving space and thus reduces its usable volume. This is particularly disadvantageous when larger portions of beverage ingredients are needed, for example, for the simultaneous production of several cups of coffee or a particularly strong coffee beverage, which requires larger amounts of coffee powder.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a versatile applicable and structurally simple capsule for the preparation of a beverage which can be easily filled with beverage ingredients and which can accommodate a larger amount of starting material, especially for the same total volume of the capsule body over the prior art. The capsule should be inexpensive and can be produced in large quantities.

These objects are achieved by a capsule having the features in claim 1, and by a method for manufacturing a capsule having the features in claim 15.

The capsule for preparing a beverage from at least one starting substance comprises a capsule body for receiving the at least one starting substance and a lid covering the capsule body.

Thus, a corresponding capsule can be provided which contains at least one starting substance for the preparation of a beverage. The starting substance is in particular a dry product, for example roasted and ground coffee beans or dried tea leaves. However, soluble starting substances are also conceivable.

The capsule body is formed at least in two parts and comprises at least one trough part and at least one connection part for supplying and / or discharging liquid into or out of the capsule with a beverage preparation device provided for this purpose. The capsule body may be rotationally symmetrical. The connection part is arranged between the tub part and the lid. The trough part is fluid-tightly connected to the connection part and the connection part to the cover.

In the present context, it is understood, in particular, that the connection part between the capsule body and the lid is arranged, in particular, that the lid has no direct contact with the capsule body but is merely connected to the latter via the connection part.

This embodiment of the capsule makes filling same with a starting substance for preparing a beverage considerably facilitated. In particular, the trough part can be filled with the starting substance before it is connected to the connection part. This avoids that the side of the connecting part facing away from the trough part comes into contact with the starting substance.

In addition, their two functions, on the one hand provide a receiving space for the at least one starting substance and on the other hand to allow a supply and / or discharge of liquid into and / or out of the capsule with a designated beverage preparation device, divided into two different components. As a result, the capsule body and the connection part can be matched with respect to their design and the materials used to their respective main function. In particular, the connection part can be designed with a significantly higher rigidity. Accordingly, no support means are necessary, which engage the bottom of the capsule body to hold the spout. Thus, the proportion of the total volume of the capsule body, which is usable for receiving the starting substance, can be increased. In addition, significantly more complex capsule geometries can be realized by this two-part design.

The connection part may have an outlet connection with an inlet opening and an outlet opening. The outlet nozzle is then directed with the outlet opening against the inside of the lid. By providing the capsule with an outlet nozzle, a targeted discharge of liquid from the capsule is made possible over a surface which is significantly smaller than the cross-sectional area of the capsule body. In one possible embodiment, the capsule can also be designed such that a beverage produced with it does not come into contact with a corresponding beverage preparation device, but during its preparation is passed directly into a collecting vessel, for example in a cup. As a result, contamination of the device with the beverage produced is substantially prevented. This makes it possible, in particular, to produce different types of drinks with the same device, without requiring a cleaning of the device between the individual preparation courses.

The attachment part may be connected to the trough part on a side wall, on a flange or on an inner shoulder. These variants enable a particularly reliable, in particular fluid-tight, connection between the trough part and the connection part.

The connection part may be at least partially inserted into the trough part. This makes it possible that the outer shell of the capsule is formed essentially by the trough part and the lid. The connecting part then serves in particular to allow the discharge of liquid from the capsule. In addition, the connector can then have a structural function by increasing the rigidity of the capsule.

The trough part and the connection part can be materially connected to one another in a fluid-tight manner, in particular by welding, sealing, in particular heat seals or ultrasonic sealing, or gluing. These are methods that enable a particularly reliable connection. In addition, these methods can be routinely used in the mass production of capsules, allowing for a particularly efficient and inexpensive capsule preparation.

The trough part and the lid can be connected at opposite points of the connecting part with this. Thereby It is possible to produce in the production of the capsule in one step both the connection of the capsule body with the connection part and that of the lid with the same. This also allows a more efficient and cost-effective production of such a capsule.

The connecting part may comprise at least one circumferential web, which is fluid-tightly connected to the lid. As a result, in particular an unintentional leakage of the capsule contents during beverage preparation can be avoided.

In addition, the outlet nozzle can be closed fluid-tight by a circumferential web and the lid. This makes it possible to store the at least one starting substance for the preparation of the beverage hermetically sealed in the receiving space of the capsule body. There are no further means for closing the outlet nozzle required.

At the outlet, in particular on, preferably before, the inlet opening, a filter element may be arranged. Such is usually necessary for the preparation of beverages by extraction of a starting substance. This is especially true for coffee or tea. An arrangement of the filter element directly at the inlet opening of the outlet nozzle is advantageous in that no further fluid-carrying elements for guiding the filtrate to the outlet nozzle are necessary. As a result, a larger proportion of the total volume of the capsule body can be used as a receiving space for the at least one starting substance.

The filter element can cover the inlet opening of the outlet nozzle and have an area of 500-2000 mm ² , preferably 750-1750 mm ² , preferably 1000-1500 mm ² . It has shown that such an area, in particular in capsules, which are provided for producing a single portion of a coffee beverage, is advantageous. This can be justified by the fact that such a dimensioning of the filter element represents a good balance between the space required within the capsule body and the flow resistance caused by it.

The filter element may be formed as a nonwoven, perforated film, mesh or filter plate. These are filter types that have proven themselves in beverage production, especially in the production of coffee drinks. In addition, these are inexpensive to produce and thus usable in disposable capsules. The filter element may be supported by a support structure. By using such a support structure, bursting of the filter element due to the occurrence of a pressure gradient during filtration is effectively prevented.

The inlet opening of the outlet nozzle may be circular segment-shaped, in particular semicircular. Preferably, the cross-sectional area of the outlet nozzle is thereby reduced by at most 80%, preferably at most 50%, preferably at most 20%. As a result, a derivation of the beverage from the capsule without significant increase in the flow resistance, in particular without turbulence of the beverage is possible. However, the inlet opening of the outlet nozzle can also be designed as a bottleneck, in particular as a gap, for foaming a liquid introduced into the outlet nozzle. This is particularly advantageous in the production of cafe cream or espresso to achieve the characteristic crema, but also for the production of milk foam.

The connecting part may have an inlet, in particular an inlet channel, for introducing a liquid into the capsule. The opening direction of the inlet is then directed in particular in the direction of the lid. If the connection part also has an inlet in addition to the outlet connection, it is used both to supply liquid into the capsule and to drain the beverage out of the capsule. As a result, the connection function of the capsule is completely taken over by the connection part. The capsule body falls only to the inclusion of at least one starting substance. This allows a modular construction of the capsule. Thus, it is conceivable, for example, that different connection parts are provided for one and the same capsule body. These may, for example, allow use with different beverage preparation devices. However, it is also conceivable to provide different connecting parts, for example with or without foaming function, depending on the beverage to be prepared.

The inlet can be closed fluid-tight with the lid. This has the advantage that for the passage of a liquid through the capsule, if necessary, only the lid must be broken. An often difficult penetration of the capsule body, which may also require the attachment of predetermined breaking points, is eliminated.

The capsule body can be manufactured by a deep-drawing and the connection part by an injection molding process. In particular, by a deep drawing process, it is possible to achieve an oxygen and / or aroma-tight design of the capsule body.

It goes without saying, however, that at least one element from a list consisting of the trough part, the connection part and the lid is oxygen and / or aroma-impermeable can be. In particular, when both the capsule body and the lid are formed oxygen-tight, penetration of oxygen into the capsule during storage of a starting substance contained therein can be substantially avoided. As a result, aging of the starting substance, for example of coffee powder, by oxidation can be avoided. An oxygen-tight capsule is usually also aroma-tight. Accordingly, leakage of flavors contained in the starting substance during storage thereof within the capsule is substantially prevented.

Oxygen or aroma resistance is required in order to achieve a minimum shelf life of 12 months, preferably 18 months, especially with coffee. Accordingly, in the present context, an oxygen- and / or aroma-tight capsule is understood as meaning a capsule in which coffee powder can be stored at room temperature in atmospheric air for a period of at least 12 months, preferably of at least 18 months, without any change in the coffee powder which would significantly affect the quality of a coffee beverage made therefrom. If an oxygen- and / or aroma-tight capsule part is produced by a deep-drawing process, the film used has an OTR (oxygen transmission rate) of less than 5, preferably less than 2. The OTR indicates the amount of oxygen per surface and Time unit diffused through a film, in the unit cm ³ / m ² / _T ag / 0.21 bar.

The production of the connection part by an injection molding process also has the advantage that it can be manufactured at low manufacturing costs in a virtually arbitrary geometry and high rigidity.

The trough part and / or the connecting part can be made of a single-layered or multi-layered plastic, preferably containing polypropylene. This is a material that has proven itself for the production of beverage packaging. In addition, polypropylene can be well processed by injection molding.

• Bereitstellen eines Wannenteils;
• Befüllen des Wannenteils mit mindestens einer Ausgangssubstanz zur Zubereitung eines Getränkes;
• Bereitstellen wenigstens eines Anschlussteils zum Zu- und/oder Ableiten von Flüssigkeit in die und/oder aus der Kapsel sowie eines Deckels;
• Fluiddichtes Verbinden des Wannenteils mit dem Anschlussteil und des Anschlussteils mit dem Deckel, derart dass das Anschlussteil zwischen dem Wannenteil und dem Deckel angeordnet ist, nachdem das Befüllen des Wannenteils mit mindestens einer Ausgangssubstanz zur Zubereitung eines Getränkes erfolgt ist.

The present invention further relates to a method for producing a capsule, in particular a capsule as described above. The method comprises the following steps:

• Providing a trough part;
• Filling the pan part with at least one starting substance for the preparation of a beverage;
• Providing at least one connection part for supplying and / or discharging liquid into and / or out of the capsule and a lid;
• Fluid-tightly connecting the trough part to the connection part and the connection part to the cover, such that the connection part is arranged between the trough part and the cover, after the trough part has been filled with at least one starting substance for the preparation of a beverage.

As already explained above with respect to the design of the capsule, the filling of the capsule with the starting substance is considerably facilitated by such a method. In particular, the fact that the trough part is filled before it is connected to the connecting part, it can be avoided that the side facing away from the trough part of the connecting part comes into contact with the starting material.

It goes without saying that the above-described features of a capsule according to the invention also relate to the method mentioned here.

The present invention further relates to a beverage preparation system comprising a capsule as described above and a beverage preparation device provided therefor.

Further advantages and individual features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of two embodiments and from the drawings.

Figur 1:

Perspektivische Darstellung eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemässen Kapsel;

Figur 2:

Perspektivische Darstellung eines Wannenteils für eine Kapsel gemäss Figur 1;

Figur 3:

Perspektivische Darstellung eines Anschlussteils für eine Kapsel gemäss Figur 1;

Figur 4:

Explosionszeichnung einer Kapsel gemäss Figur 1;

Figur 5:

Perspektivische Schnittansicht einer derjenigen gemäss Figur 1 entsprechenden Kapsel;

Figur 6:

Schnittansicht einer Kapsel gemäss Figur 1;

Figur 7:

Teilvergrösserung des Bereichs A aus Figur 6;

Figur 8:

Perspektivische Ansicht eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemässen Kapsel;

Figur 9:

Perspektivische Darstellung eines Wannenteils für eine Kapsel gemäss Figur 8;

Figur 10:

Perspektivische Darstellung eines Anschlussteils für eine Kapsel gemäss Figur 8;

Figur 11:

Explosionszeichnung einer Kapsel gemäss Figur 8;

Figur 12:

Perspektivische Schnittansicht einer Kapsel gemäss Figur 8;

Figur 13:

Schnittansicht einer Kapsel gemäss Figur 8;

Figur 14:

Teilvergrösserung des Bereichs B aus Figur 13;

Figur 15:

Perspektivische Ansicht eines Anschlussteils eines dritten Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemässen Kapsel;

Figur 16:

Schnittansicht eines Anschlussteils gemäss Figur 15;

Figur 17:

Perspektivische Schnittansicht einer Kapsel mit einem Anschlussteil gemäss den Figuren 15 und 16;

Figur 18:

Schnittansicht eines vierten Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemässen Kapsel;

Figur 19:

Perspektivische Schnittansicht eines fünften Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemässen Kapsel.

They show schematically:

FIG. 1:

Perspective view of a first embodiment of a capsule according to the invention;

FIG. 2:

Perspective view of a trough part for a capsule according to FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 3:

Perspective view of a connection part for a capsule according to FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 4:

Exploded view of a capsule according to FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 5:

Perspective sectional view of one of those according to FIG. 1 corresponding capsule;

FIG. 6:

Sectional view of a capsule according to FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 7:

Partial enlargement of area A off FIG. 6 ;

FIG. 8:

Perspective view of a second embodiment of a capsule according to the invention;

FIG. 9:

Perspective view of a trough part for a capsule according to FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 10:

Perspective view of a connection part for a capsule according to FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 11:

Exploded view of a capsule according to FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 12:

Perspective sectional view of a capsule according to FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 13:

Sectional view of a capsule according to FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 14:

Partial enlargement of area B off FIG. 13 ;

FIG. 15:

Perspective view of a connection part of a third embodiment of a capsule according to the invention;

FIG. 16:

Sectional view of a connection part according to FIG. 15 ;

FIG. 17:

Perspective sectional view of a capsule with a connector according to the FIGS. 15 and 16 ;

FIG. 18:

Sectional view of a fourth embodiment of a capsule according to the invention;

FIG. 19:

Perspective sectional view of a fifth embodiment of a capsule according to the invention.

The FIGS. 1 to 7 show various views of a first type of capsule according to the present invention, or of individual parts thereof. Accordingly, the said figures will be discussed together below. In the FIGS. 1 to 4 . 6 and 7 a first capsule 1 is shown. The FIG. 5 shows a second capsule 1 'corresponding to the first capsule 1 with a squished capsule body 2. The capsules 1 and 1' are otherwise identical. They are composed of a rotationally symmetrical capsule body 2 which comprises a trough part 4 and a connection part 5. The edge of the trough part 4 is configured in the form of a flange 9. The trough part 4 is fluid-tightly connected via the flange 9 to a connection part 5. This compound can be produced by various methods, for example by welding, sealing, in particular hot sealing or ultrasonic sealing, or gluing. The connection part 5 has openings 14, through which a liquid introduced into the capsule 1 or 1 'can flow from an inlet channel 13 into the tub part 4. At the capsule body 2 facing side of the connection part 5, a filter element 12 is attached. The filter element 12 serves to retain solids contained in the capsule body 2 during a beverage preparation. In order to support the filter element 12, the connection part 5 has a support structure in the form of radially extending support elements 15, 15 '. At the side facing away from the capsule body of the connecting part 5, a lid 3 is attached. The connection part 5 is thus arranged between the cover 3 and the tub part 4.

On the lid 3 side facing the connection part 5, an outlet connection 6 is provided with an inlet opening 7 and an outlet opening 8. The inlet opening 7 is thereby produced as a gap for foaming a capsule 1 or 1 ' Beverage product designed. To the outlet nozzle 6, two circumferential webs 16 and 16 'are arranged, which are both fluid-tightly connected to the lid 3. The circumferential web 16 serves to close the outlet nozzle 6 indirectly. In the course of a beverage preparation with a designated beverage preparation device of the lid 3 is penetrated both in the region of the outlet nozzle 6 and the inlet channel 13 to a supply or to allow a discharge of liquid into and out of the capsule 1 or 1 '.

The FIGS. 8 to 14 show a capsule 1 '' of a second inventive capsule type, or individual parts thereof. Components of the capsule 1 '', which correspond to those of the previously discussed embodiment, carry identical reference numerals. Accordingly, only the differences between the embodiments are discussed below.

It can be seen that, in the case of the capsule 1 "according to the second embodiment, the trough part 4 has two inner shoulders 11, 11 'instead of a flange 10. The connection part 5 is inserted accordingly into the tub part 4. However, the trough part 4 and the connection part 5 are additionally connected to each other in a fluid-tight manner. For this purpose, various methods such as welding, sealing, in particular hot sealing or ultrasonic sealing, or gluing are suitable. Different connections on the capsule body and on the connection part are possible for the connection, for example the inner shoulders 11 or 11 '. However, said connection is preferably made on the outer flange 18, which makes it possible to simultaneously connect the trough part 4 with the connection part 5 and the connection part 5 with the cover 3 in one operation. The capsule 1 '' shown has the Advantage that its outer shell is formed only from the tub part 4 and the lid 3. Since the trough part 4 can be produced in a simple manner from a multilayer plastic film by deep drawing, and for the cover 3 also plastic films or metal foils, such as an aluminum foil, is suitable, the capsule 1 '' can be very easily carried out oxygen and / or aroma-tight ,

The FIGS. 15 to 17 show a capsule 1 '''of a third inventive embodiment, or individual parts thereof. Components of the capsule 1 ''', which correspond to those of the previously discussed embodiments bear identical reference numerals.

The trough part 4 of the capsule 1 '''is identical to that of the capsule 1 according to the FIGS. 1 to 4 . 6 and 7 , The capsules 1 and 1 '''thus differ only in the configuration of the connecting part 5. This one hand, instead of a plurality of openings 14, through which a liquid introduced into the capsule 1''' flow from an inlet channel 13 into the pan part 4 can, only a slot 13 'on. In addition, the connection part 5 is equipped with a peripheral step 19. This gives the connection part 4 a certain flexibility, as a result of which its inner region 21 can move resiliently relative to its outer region 20. When inserting the capsule 1 '''in a designated beverage preparation device, the inner region 21 of the connecting part 5 can thus recede to a certain extent when exposed to parts of the device. Thereby, a higher tightness of fluid connections of the device with the capsule 1 '''can be achieved with constant manufacturing tolerances.

The FIG. 18 shows a capsule 1 '''' of a fourth inventive embodiment. In the case of said capsule 1 "", the capsule body 2 additionally comprises, in addition to a trough part 4 and a connection part 5, a second trough part 4 '. The second trough part 4 'is welded to the first trough part 4 via a flange 10'. In such a capsule, it is conceivable, for example, to store different beverage ingredients (for example coffee and milk powder) in different pan parts 4, 4 '. The in different pan parts 4, 4 'may be separated from each other, for example. Via a soluble film, a filter paper or a perforated film (not shown here).

The FIG. 19 shows a fifth embodiment according to the invention a capsule 1 ''''', which essentially corresponds to the capsule 1 shown in Figure 5'. However, the inlet opening 7 of the outlet nozzle 6 is designed semicircular. With the capsule 1 '''''shown, a beverage can be produced which is not foamed.

When producing a beverage product by means of a beverage preparation device and a capsule 1, 1 ', 1'',1''', 1 '''' or 1 '''' according to the invention, a pressurized and usually heated liquid is obtained by penetration of the beverage Cover 3 introduced into the inlet channel 13. The liquid flows through the openings 14 in the trough part 4, where in particular for an extraction, depending on the application but also to a dissolution or dilution, in the capsule 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' or 1 '''' contained starting substance. The resulting extract, or the resulting solution, passes through the filter element 12 to reach the inlet opening 7 of the outlet nozzle 6. In the embodiments shown, the inlet opening 7 is designed as a gap, which is particularly in the production of coffee drinks How Cafe Creme or Espresso is beneficial to obtain the desired crema. The finished beverage product leaves the outlet nozzle 6 through the outlet opening 8, for which purpose the lid 3 is penetrated into the region delimited by the circumferential web 16 by the beverage production device.

Claims (15)

Capsule (1) for preparing a beverage from at least one starting substance, wherein the capsule (1) comprises a capsule body (2) for receiving the at least one starting substance and a lid (3) covering the capsule body (2), characterized in that the capsule body (2) is formed at least in two parts and at least one trough part (4) and at least one connecting part (5) for supplying and / or discharging liquid into and / or from the capsule (1) with a beverage preparation device provided therefor, wherein the Connecting part (5) between the tub part (4) and the lid (3) is arranged, wherein the tub part (4) with the connecting part (5) and the connecting part (5) with the lid (3) is fluid-tight manner. Capsule (1) according to claim 1, wherein the connection part (4) has an outlet connection (6) with an inlet opening (7) and an outlet opening (8), wherein the outlet connection (6) with the outlet opening (8) against the inside of the lid (3). Capsule (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the attachment part (5) is connected to the trough part (4) on a side wall (9), on a flange (10) or on an inner shoulder (11). Capsule (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the connecting part (5) is inserted at least partially into the trough part (4). Capsule (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the trough part (4) and the connecting part (5) are materially connected to one another in a fluid-tight manner, in particular by welding, sealing, in particular heat-sealing or ultrasonic sealing, or gluing. Capsule (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the trough part (4) and the lid (3) are connected at opposite points of the connecting part (5) with this. Capsule (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the connecting part comprises at least one circumferential web (16, 16 ') which is fluid-tightly connected to the cover (3). Capsule (1) according to one of claims 2 to 7, wherein a filter element (12) is arranged on the outlet connection (6), in particular on, preferably in front of, its inlet opening (7). Capsule (1) according to claim 8, wherein the filter element (12) covers the inlet opening (7) of the outlet nozzle (6) and has an area of 500 to 2000 mm ² , preferably 750 to 1750 mm ² , preferably 1000 to 1500 mm ² , Capsule (1) according to one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the inlet opening (7) of the outlet nozzle (6) as a bottleneck, in particular as a gap, for foaming a in the outlet nozzle (6) conducted liquid is formed. Capsule (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the connecting part (5) has an inlet, in particular an inlet channel (13), for introducing a liquid into the capsule (1), wherein the opening direction of the inlet is directed in particular in the direction of the lid (3). Capsule (1) according to claim 11, wherein the inlet (13) with the lid (3) is sealed fluid-tight. Capsule (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the trough part (4) is manufactured by a deep-drawing and the connecting part (5) by an injection molding process. Capsule (1) according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein at least one element from a list consisting of the pan part (4), the connecting part (5) and the lid (3) is formed oxygen and / or aroma-tight. Method for producing a capsule, in particular a capsule (1) according to one of claims 1 to 14, comprising the following steps: - Providing a trough part (4); - filling the trough part (4) with at least one starting substance for the preparation of a beverage; - Providing at least one connection part (5) for supplying and / or discharging liquid into and / or out of the capsule (1) and a lid (3); Fluid-tight connection of the trough part (4) with the connection part (5) and the connection part (5) with the cover (3) such that the connection part (5) is arranged between the trough part (4) and the cover (3) the filling of the trough part (4) with at least one starting substance for the preparation of a beverage has taken place.

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