A custom coffee cup with a lid is a printed paper hot cup paired with a matching lid, so your logo rides along with every drink that leaves the counter. TBPB prints them with no minimum order, and if you hold a written quote for the same specs we work to beat it.
Pick the cup size by your menu, not by habit
Paper hot cups usually run from 4 ounce espresso sizes up through 8, 12, 16 and 20 ounce cups. Most cafes sell the bulk of their drinks in two or three sizes, and ordering more sizes than that just fills a shelf with slow-moving stock. Match the sizes to your menu: a small and a large cover many coffee carts, while a full cafe with lattes and cold-foam drinks usually needs three. Lids are sized by the cup rim, so tell us the cup size and we match the lid.
Wall construction and why it matters
Cups come in single-wall, double-wall and ripple-wall builds. A single-wall cup is the lightest and cheapest, and it is fine if you add a sleeve. A double or ripple wall traps an air gap so the cup is comfortable in the hand without a sleeve, which also gives you a larger print surface. Hot drinks at serving temperature will burn bare fingers through a thin single wall, so be realistic about your customer. Ask us which wall styles are available for the size you need. A printed coffee cup sleeve is the cheaper way to add grip and a second branding surface to single-wall cups.
Paper cups are normally lined inside to hold liquid, usually with a thin plastic or plant-based coating. That coating decides whether a cup is recyclable or compostable where you live, and local facilities differ widely. Do not promise customers a disposal claim until you have checked it, and confirm any claim with your own adviser.
Print and branding
Cups are a curved surface, so artwork wraps around. A logo placed over the seam looks broken, so we keep it clear of the join. Big flat colour blocks and simple bold logos print most reliably; fine gradients and tiny text can lose definition on a curve.
- Custom cup sizes and lid to match
- Single, double or ripple wall options
- One-colour to full-colour wrap print
- Pantone colour matching for brand colours
- Lids sized to the cup rim, with sip or flat styles by request
If you serve food or drinks, you remain responsible for labelling and for confirming food-contact requirements with your own regulatory adviser. We print the artwork you supply.
Where this page differs from our boxes
These are drinkware, not cartons, and we list them with our lidded products. If you need a carrier or a pastry pairing, see kraft boxes with lid or the wider boxes with lids range.
Lids, leaks and the drive-through test
A cup is only as good as the lid on it. Press-fit lids need a clean, round rim, so cups that are slightly out of round will leak at the seam. Test any new cup and lid pairing before you order a big run: fill it with a hot drink, snap the lid on, tip it gently and carry it for a minute. Flat lids stack better for iced and short drinks, while a raised sip lid suits a driving customer. If you sell oat or other plant milks, check that the lid vent does not spit foam. Small trials cost little when there is no minimum order.
Ready to start? Send your cup sizes, the wall style you prefer and your quantity, even a quantity of one, and TBPB quotes the cups and lids with artwork guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for custom coffee cups with lids?
No. TBPB sets no minimum order. A coffee cart can order a small run to test the print, and a cafe chain can order a full supply. Send the cup sizes and quantity you want and we quote that run with no pressure to round up.
What cup sizes are available?
Paper hot cups typically run from 4 ounce espresso cups to 8, 12, 16 and 20 ounce sizes. Most cafes sell the bulk of their drinks in two or three sizes. Tell us your menu and the sizes you use most, and we confirm which sizes and matching lids we can make.
What is the difference between single wall and double wall cups?
A single-wall cup has one layer of paper and is lighter and cheaper but gets hot to hold. A double or ripple wall adds an air gap for comfort without a sleeve and offers more print area. Choose by the heat of your drinks and whether you add sleeves.
Are paper coffee cups recyclable or compostable?
It depends on the inner lining and on your local facilities. Many paper cups are lined with a thin coating, and recycling or composting access differs between cities. Check what your local services accept before making any claim to customers, and ask us about lining options.
Do the lids match the cup size?
Yes. Lids are sized to the cup rim, so a 12 ounce cup takes a 12 ounce lid. Tell us the cup size and we match the lid. Lid styles vary, so ask which sip or flat style suits your drinks and whether it fits your sleeves.
Can I print my logo all around the cup?
Yes. The artwork wraps around the cup, and we keep logos clear of the side seam. Bold logos and flat colours print best on a curved surface, while fine detail can lose definition. Send your artwork and we check how it sits before production.
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