Capsule for containing beverage ingredients

A system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product, comprising:

• an exchangeable capsule, and
• an apparatus comprising a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of a fluid, such as water, under pressure to the exchangeable capsule, and a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule,
• wherein the exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential first wall, a second wall closing the circumferential first wall at a first end, and a third wall closing the circumferential first wall at a second, open, end opposite the second wall, the first, second and third wall enclosing an inner space comprising the beverage ingredients, wherein the capsule comprises a sealing member for achieving a sealing effect between the capsule and the beverage production device,
• wherein the sealing member is made of a fibrous and/or paperlike material.

A method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product, comprising:

• providing an exchangeable capsule;
• providing an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule;
• arranging the exchangeable capsule in abutment with a support surface of the receptacle, wherein a fibrous and/or paperlike part of the capsule acts as a sealing member to achieve a fluid tight seal between the capsule and the beverage production device;
• and
• supplying fluid under the pressure to the extractable product for preparing the beverage.