Cold Cups are custom-printed paper drink cups built for cafes, juice bars, and grab-and-go counters that pour iced and chilled beverages. Each cup carries your full-color brand across the wrap so every order moving down the line markets your shop.
A printed cup turns a routine pour into a walking ad for your business, and a clean wrap helps customers spot your brand at a crowded pickup counter. Bold artwork on the side also makes iced lattes, smoothies, and fresh juices feel like part of a finished menu rather than a generic to-go drink. Order in your own color story and your countdown to a consistent look across every store gets simpler.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: paper cup stock
- Printing: full-color CMYK
- Finishing: matte or gloss surface, edge-to-edge wrap printing
- FSC option: FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For
- Iced coffee, cold brew, and espresso drinks at cafes
- Smoothies and fresh juices at juice and wellness bars
- Soda and fountain service at fast-casual counters
- Branded sampling at events and pop-ups
Printing & Finishing
Choose a matte wrap for a soft, modern feel or a gloss finish that makes color pop on the shelf and in customers' hands. Full-color CMYK printing reproduces logos, gradients, and seasonal artwork across the full body of the Cold Cups.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier, so you work directly with the people printing your run. The minimum order is 50 units (100+ for specialty rigid items only), design help is free, and US shipping is free. Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) when you need it sooner. You get full-color CMYK, an FSC-certified paper option, and a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units. Only specialty rigid products require 100 or more.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days. A rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) is available when your timeline is tight.
Can I get a sample? Yes. the sample kit is free (just $19.99 shipping) and that amount is credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Cup Materials and Print Methods for Bulk Orders
Clarity and print method go together. PET cups are the clearest and accept a wrap label or dry offset print; PP is tougher and slightly hazy, which suits reusable style cups. Paper cups print directly on the blank before forming. The 40 ounce format has grown quickly, but check your cup holders and lid inventory before switching a whole store to it.
| Cups in the order | Material and print guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Store trial across two materials at one size. |
| 500 | One material and size run in a single press pass. |
| 1,000 | Twin sizes built around one rim diameter. |
| 5,000 | Wrap labels and direct print compared per cup. |
| 10,000+ | Nationwide store supply from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
In-house eligible cup printing typically needs about 7 business days, while specialty imported cup stock can run to about 12 weeks. Summer demand pushes toward the far end. The $19.99 sample kit lets you check clarity and rim fit in store, with the fee applied to your opening custom order.
Send cup sizes, material, rim diameter, lid stock, print method and monthly volume for a quote.
How to Order Cold Cups
Ordering custom cold cups is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
