Custom Iced Coffee Cups

The beverage industry is shifting from plastic to Iced coffee paper cups in the UK. In one single year around 3 billion disposable paper cups are used in the UK alone. You will see these cups being used everywhere, at coffee shops, cafes, fast food chains, and at different juice and tea bars. It is the need of today to shift from plain paper cups to custom paper cups. 

These cups are getting popular because they are made with eco-friendly materials that are FSA-approved. You can get these paper cups as they are an ideal alternative to plastic iced coffee cups. Available in different sizes and material options, they are highly customizable. They help with organic marketing and branding as well.

Cup Sizes 

Custom iced coffee paper cups are widely used in the UK. Different cup sizes are available for these cups based on the different portion sizes available in different cafes and beverage brands. 

Iced coffee paper cups are larger in size in comparison to hot coffee cups. As iced beverages contain ice cubes, they fill around 30% to 50% of the cups, resulting in a lower quantity of actual beverage inside. 

Material Options for Iced Coffee Paper Cups 

Custom iced coffee paper cups are primarily made of paperboard which is a processed form of wood pulp. They are food-safe and highly compostable. The paperboard has further classifications that you can choose from:

Natural Kraft Paperboard

• Unbleached natural paper with natural rustic colour
• Highly durable and tear-resistant
• Not ideal for colorful printing 

Bleached Paperboard

• Bleached paper with a white surface 
• Has a smooth surface
• Ideal for printing and gives vibrant prints

Custom Coatings to Make Paper Cups Leak-Proof 

Disposable paper cups are likely to leak, absorb liquids, and collapse. To avoid a situation like this, thin inner coatings are used. These coatings make your disposable iced coffee cups durable and create a barrier, making them leak-proof. The following are options for coatings:

• Aqueous Coating: Water-Based
• PLA Coating: Plant-Based
• PE Coating: Petroleum-Based 
• PP Coating: Petroleum-Based
• Wax Coating: Paraffin or Plant Wax-Based

Vibrant Printing Methods for Your Personalised Iced Coffee Paper Cup

Use your printed iced coffee paper cups to market your brand. Custom printed cups work as a moving billboard and give you organic reach to your cafe or beverage brand. You can get your logo and brand message printed on your cups to interact with your customers. We use CMYK and PMS colour schemes to get exact colours that match your brand theme. Different printing methods are used that you can choose based on your order volume: 

Finishing Options for a Premium Look 

Different finishing options are available to make your custom coffee cups visually appealing. These finishes instantly make your cups look premium and attract customers. They help your brand stand out in the saturated coffee market in the UK. You can get any of the following finishing options: 

• Aqueous Coating 
• Spot UV 
• Gloss Varnish 
• Matte Varnish 
• Embossing 
• Debossing
• Foil Stamping

Custom Add-Ons 

To make your iced coffee paper cups more functional and popular among customers, you can get certain add -ons. They make your coffee cups unique and premium. Below are some of the commonly used options for custom add-ons: 

• Compatible Lids: Iced coffee cups with lids, typically in clear or white colours, help to prevent coffee spillage while moving. 
• Sip Through Lids: Lids with a slightly raised area allowing the customer to sip coffee comfortably without needing an extra straw 
• External Sleeves: External sleeves made of cardboard or corrugated materials can be added. It helps prevent cup condensation and also gives room for extra branding or adding a logo
• Custom Printed Straws: Mostly made of paper, these straws may contain your brand logo and brand colour to give a more personal touch. It looks appealing.
• Cup Carriers: For takeaway orders, they are a good option as they allow customers to comfortably hold two or even four cups at once. 
• Ribbons: Small ribbons can be added to your custom paper cups to elevate the visual appearance of the cups. It is usually added at marketing pop-ups or for gifting and catering events. 
• Stir Sticks: Stir sticks can be provided with the coffee cups to allow customers to stir syrups and ice to get a balanced and consistent taste. 

How to Choose the Right Paper Cups for Your Iced Coffee

Selecting the right cup is a crucial step. The wrong cup can leak your beverages and serve a lower quantity to your customers, which are both not ideal situations. To select the right paper cup, make sure to keep in mind the following aspects: 

• Capacity: Make sure the brimful capacity is different from the usable capacity. A 16 oz cup may have 470ml brimful capacity, but you can only add up to 420 ml of beverage. 
• External Walls: Iced beverages may cause excessive external sweating. Select cups with internal and external coatings so the condensation does not affect the paper cup and it maintains the solid structure. 
• GSM: Cold beverages require at least 300+ paperboard density, so the paper cups do not collapse. 
• Rim Diameters: Ordering cups with different rim sizes will require different lid sizes per each size. Get cups with the same rim sizes, as it will also fasten the order preparation. For example 12 oz, 16 oz and 20 oz cups come with different rim dimensions but 90 mm rim is common. Ordering all these sizes with 90 mm rim will make it easier for the staff to prepare orders fast. 

Why Choose Us 

Get your iced coffee cups wholesale at Wax Paper UK. We provide you with the lowest price per unit without compromising on the quality of your paper cups. We make sure you get consistent quality regardless of the volume of your order. You can get multiple size options for different serving sizes. Different finishes can also be add to make the coffee cups look premium. The special inner coatings make these cups leak-proof and durable. 

Place your order now to avail of free delivery across the UK!