A cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed
from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge
comprising an outer member defining a storage chamber in which is stored
the one or more beverage ingredients, an inner member having a discharge
spout forming an outlet for outflow of beverage formed from the one or
more beverage ingredients, and a filter disposed between the storage
chamber and the discharge spout, characterized in that the inner member
and filter are conjoined in one operation to the outer member by means of
at least one weld.