A beverage dispensing system comprises a container, an attachment mechanism, and a cartridge. The container may hold a mixing solution or liquid, such as water, to be mixed with the contents of the cartridge. The attachment mechanism is generally located within the container. The cartridge generally
A beverage dispensing system comprises a container, an attachment mechanism, and a cartridge. The container may hold a mixing solution or liquid, such as water, to be mixed with the contents of the cartridge. The attachment mechanism is generally located within the container. The cartridge generally engages with the attachment mechanism to open the cartridge to be dispensed into the container, thereby combining the contents of the cartridge with the liquid within the container to create a drinkable beverage. The cartridge may include a unique identifier to track a set of beverage characteristics associated with the contents of the cartridge and the beverage. The container may capture the unique identifier of the cartridge associated with the set of beverage characteristics and transfer the set of beverage characteristics over a wireless network to a computing device or network.
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1. A beverage cartridge comprising: a pod that includes a chamber, an opening, and a seal disposed over the opening, wherein the seal is attached to edges of the opening;a beverage ingredient disposed within the chamber; anda cap attached to the pod, wherein the cap includes a retainer with a cut-ou
1. A beverage cartridge comprising: a pod that includes a chamber, an opening, and a seal disposed over the opening, wherein the seal is attached to edges of the opening;a beverage ingredient disposed within the chamber; anda cap attached to the pod, wherein the cap includes a retainer with a cut-out portion creating one or more flaps on the retainer that fold with pressure thereby breaking the seal and releasing the beverage ingredient. 2. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the beverage ingredient includes a syrup, a paste, a powder, or granules. 3. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the beverage ingredient includes a fruit base or a flavor base. 4. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the beverage ingredient includes a functional ingredient. 5. The cartridge of claim 4, wherein the functional ingredient includes an herb, a spice, a vegetable, a fruit, a mineral, or a vitamin. 6. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the beverage ingredient includes a liquid. 7. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the release of the beverage ingredient into a mixing liquid creates a beverage. 8. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the seal is pierceable during engagement of the cartridge with a beverage dispensing system. 9. A beverage cartridge comprising: a first chamber;a first beverage ingredient disposed within the first chamber;a second chamber;a second beverage ingredient disposed within the second chamber, wherein the second beverage ingredient is different from the first beverage ingredient;a pod that includes the first chamber, an opening, and a seal disposed over the opening, wherein the seal is attached to edges of the opening; anda cap attached to the pod, wherein the cap includes a retainer with a cut-out portion creating one or more flaps on the retainer that fold with pressure thereby breaking the seal and releasing the first beverage ingredient and the second beverage ingredient. 10. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the second chamber is disposed in the cap. 11. The cartridge of claim 10, wherein the second beverage ingredient is sealed within the second chamber. 12. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the cut-out portion is curved. 13. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the cut-out portion is linear. 14. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein at least one flap has a circular shape. 15. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the retainer includes at least two cut-out portions. 16. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein at least one flap comprises a surface that pierces the seal. 17. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the release of the first beverage ingredient and the second beverage ingredient into a mixing liquid creates a beverage. 18. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the seal is pierceable during engagement of the cartridge with a beverage dispensing system. 19. A method for producing a beverage, the method comprising: inserting a cartridge holding one or more beverage ingredients into an attachment mechanism, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises an engagement assembly, wherein the cartridge includes a pod that includes a chamber, an opening, and a seal disposed over the opening, wherein the seal is attached to edges of the opening, wherein the cartridge includes a cap attached to the top of the pod, and wherein the cap includes a retainer with a cut-out portion creating one or more flaps on the retainer;pressing on the cartridge thereby breaking the seal by engaging the cartridge with the engagement assembly, breaking open the cap, and folding the flaps; andreleasing the one or more beverage ingredients of the pod into a solution. 20. A beverage cartridge comprising: a pod that includes a first chamber, a second chamber, an opening, and a seal disposed over the opening, wherein the seal is attached to edges of the opening, and wherein the seal is cuttable and foldable;a first beverage ingredient disposed in the first chamber;a second beverage ingredient disposed in the second chamber, wherein the second beverage ingredient is different from the first beverage ingredient; anda cap attached to a top of the pod, wherein the cap includes a retainer sealed on one of either the cap or the top of the pod, wherein the retainer includes a cut-out portion creating flaps on the retainer that fold with pressure to thereby break the seal and release the first beverage ingredient and the second beverage ingredient into a mixing liquid, and wherein when the beverage ingredients mix with the mixing liquid, a beverage is created.
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