4oz Paper Cups
Double espresso, tasters and small servings with a workable print area.
Specification & quote
Paper Cup Sizes
2oz Paper Cups
At 2oz there is barely enough wall to print on. That, rather than capacity, is what shapes every decision about this size.
It is used for single espresso, condiment portions and tasting samples at events, where the cup is emptied in one go.
- Cut to your own product, not a stock size
- Board, print and finish confirmed in writing
- Delivered across the UK on national carriers
Short enquiry
Quote for This Product
Tell us the quantity and any date you are working to. We reply with the board, print and finish, plus the minimum order quantity and lead time.
Design Your Own
Design Your 2oz Paper Cups
Pick a colour, put your name on it, and see how the idea reads before you ask anyone for a price. It is a sketch rather than a manufacturing proof — the real shape is cut from the product you already serve.
Sleeve colour
Finish
A printed sleeve brands a plain cup you already buy, which is why a single site usually reaches for one before it reaches for a printed cup.
Carry this into the full designerThe full page adds the size, board, print and quantity, then sends the whole specification over in one go. Nothing is committed to at any point.
Print Area Is Measured in Centimetres
Flattened, a 2oz cup gives a printable strip only a few centimetres tall. A logo with a strapline and a website underneath will not resolve at that scale.
Successful designs on this size use one element — a wordmark or a symbol — repeated around the cup. Everything else is dropped.
Where 2oz Cups Are Used
- Single espresso, served and drunk immediately at a counter.
- Sauce and condiment portions alongside a main item.
- Tasting samples at food shows and supermarket demonstrations.
- Medicine and dosing portions in care settings.
Sampling runs are usually short and one-off, which suits digital printing.
Where the cup holds a condiment rather than a drink, portion cups sold specifically for sauces are the closer fit.
Specification
| Usable volume | Around 1.7–1.8oz once headspace is allowed |
|---|---|
| Wall | Single wall; nothing at this size needs insulating |
| One or two elements maximum | |
| Lids | Available on some rim sizes — confirm before ordering |
| Typical use | Espresso, condiments, sampling |
Ordering, Artwork and Delivery
Getting a Quote
Tell us the volume you pour and whether you need matching lids. We reply with a written specification, the minimum order quantity and the lead time for your job.
Artwork
Cup blanks are a curved fan, so we supply a template to design on. Full file requirements are set out in our artwork guidelines.
Turnaround
Lead times depend on the print method, run length and press schedule, so we confirm yours on the quote rather than publishing a single figure.
Delivery in the UK
Orders are dispatched on national carriers to any UK address. Seedelivery information for how dates are given.
2oz Paper Cups: Common Questions
Can we fit our full logo and website on a 2oz cup?
Almost certainly not legibly. The printable strip is only a few centimetres tall, so one element repeated around the cup works far better than several shrunk to fit.
Do 2oz cups take lids?
Some rim sizes do and some do not. If lids matter — for sauce portions in particular — confirm it before ordering rather than assuming, since the small rim limits what is available.
What is the usable volume of a 2oz cup?
Around 1.7 to 1.8oz once headspace is allowed. Nobody fills a cup to the brim, so the stated figure is not what you serve.
Can we get lids for 2oz cups?
Some rim sizes take them and some do not. Confirm before ordering rather than assuming, because the small rim limits what is produced.
Are these suitable for hot espresso?
With a hot cup lining, yes. The volume is small enough that a single wall is comfortable without a sleeve.
What is the minimum order for sampling cups?
It depends on the print method rather than a fixed rule. Sampling runs are often seasonal, so send the date as well as the quantity.
Can we print two colours at this size?
You can, though the printable strip is only a few centimetres. One colour and one element usually reads better.
Do these work as sauce pots?
They do, and portion cups sold for that purpose are essentially the same thing with a denesting feature. Tell us which use dominates.
Will they denest cleanly from a stack?
With a denesting feature, yes. At this size stuck cups cost real seconds during a busy sampling session.
Do we need food-contact ink?
If anything edible touches the cup, yes, and we confirm the ink system on your quote rather than assuming it.
Prefer to Talk It Through?
Sizing questions are usually quicker on the phone, especially if you have the product in front of you.
