The present invention provides an espresso cartridge for the preparation of an espresso beverage containing collagen peptides, the espresso cartridge contains a portion of a substance for the preparation of an espresso beverage and a portion of collagen powder. The present invention further provides a method for preparing an espresso cartridge for the preparation of an espresso beverage containing collagen peptides, the method comprises inserting into an espresso cartridge a portion of a substance for the preparation of an espresso beverage and a portion of collagen powder.