Cardboard Coffee Cups
Heavier board hot cups with a rim that seats a lid properly.
Specification & quotePaper Cups — Cardboard Cups
Printed Cardboard Cups
"Cardboard cup" and "paper cup" describe the same thing in ordinary use — a cup formed from board with a liquid barrier on the inside. The term tends to be used for the heavier, plainer end of the range.
The cups grouped here suit offices, events and venues that want something sturdier than a thin vending cup without moving to a double-wall café specification.
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Quote for Cardboard Cups
Tell us what you serve and roughly how many you need. We reply with a specification, a minimum quantity and a lead time.
Where a Heavier Card Cup Makes Sense
- Offices and meeting rooms, where cups are carried along corridors rather than a few steps.
- Events and conferences serving in volume from a temporary counter.
- Venues wanting a plain, unbranded look with a single printed logo.
- Anywhere a lid is needed and a flimsy rim would deform when the lid is pressed on.
The rim is the part that matters for lidding — a thin cup distorts under thumb pressure and the lid never seats evenly.
Ordering with Lids from the Start
Buying cups first and lids later is the most common ordering mistake in this part of the range. Rim diameters differ between manufacturers even at identical stated volumes.
If lids are part of the plan, say so in the first message. Matching them afterwards means either accepting a loose fit or replacing stock you have already paid for.
Cardboard Cups: Common Questions
Is a cardboard cup different from a paper cup?
Not meaningfully. Both are formed from lined board. The word tends to signal a heavier, plainer cup rather than a different construction, so it is worth confirming board weight rather than relying on the name.
Why does the rim matter?
Because pressing a lid onto a thin rim distorts it, and the lid never seats evenly afterwards. In an office that becomes a recurring spill.
Do these suit conference catering?
Very often. Conference catering values a consistent rim and reliable supply above the finish a café would want.
Can we order plain and printed together?
Yes, and many organisations do — printed for reception, plain for staff areas. Send the split.
Are they heavier to store?
Each case holds fewer than a lightweight cup, so check against your storage before switching a whole line.
Do they need sleeves?
Not as often as a thin cup, though a large very hot drink is still easier to hold with one.
Can we get lids?
Yes, matched by rim diameter. Ordering cups and lids together avoids the mismatch that causes most lid complaints.
What sizes are available?
From small tasting cups up to standard coffee sizes. Tell us the volume you pour and we will confirm.
Do cardboard cups suit event catering?
They do, and conference and event caterers are among the main buyers where volume and a reliable rim matter more than finish.
What sizes are available in this range?
From small tasting cups to standard coffee sizes. Tell us the volume you pour and we will confirm what can be produced.