| 摘要 |
<p>A cartridge (1) for preparation of a beverage comprising: a closed container (2) defining a container volume; a filter (8) to divide the container volume into an ingredient chamber volume (B) and a filtrate volume (C); a beverage medium located in the ingredient chamber volume; and a guard element (6) located in the filtrate volume; wherein the guard element is located within the filtrate volume to define an outlet zone, the guard element being interposed between the filter and the outlet zone; wherein the guard element is configured to prevent encroachment of the filter into the cutlet zone such that on piercing of a piercing surface of the cartridge by a piercing element of a beverage preparation apparatus the piercing element is enabled to be placed in fluid communication with the outlet zone without the piercing element contacting the guard element or filter. Associated methods and systems are also disclosed.</p> |
