Compostable Cold Cups are custom-printed paper cold cups for cafes, juice bars, and events that want chilled drinks served in plant-based packaging. Each cup is printed full-color and built for iced coffee, soda, and cold brew.
A compostable build helps you cut single-use plastic from your service line, and a full-wrap print keeps your brand visible from the counter to the curb. They suit iced lattes, lemonade, and any cold drink where customers carry your logo out the door.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: plant-based compostable paper cold cup
- Printing: full-color CMYK wraparound
- Finishing: matte or gloss print finish
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Iced coffee and cold brew service
- Juice bars and smoothie counters
- Festivals and catered events
- Brands moving away from plastic cups
Printing & Finishing
Print the full wrap in your brand colors and choose a matte or gloss finish. Bold CMYK artwork reads well even through condensation on a cold cup.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based packaging supplier with a 50-unit minimum, so a new pop-up and an established chain both qualify. You get free design help, free US shipping, full-color CMYK printing, and an FSC paper option. Pick standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval or a rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs). The sample kit is $50, credited to your first order.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush option (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes. The $50 sample kit ships to you and is credited to your first order.
Are they recyclable? They use a compostable paper build, and an FSC-certified paper option is available.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Compostable Cup Manufacturing by Volume
Cold cups use a clear or matte plant derived wall rather than petroleum plastic, and the material behaves differently under print, so ink systems are matched to the substrate. Lid compatibility matters more than in hot cups because straw slots and dome heights vary between suppliers.
| Cold cups | Sustainable cup tier advice |
|---|---|
| 50 | Menu trial across a couple of drink sizes at one venue. |
| 500 | A single juice bar or smoothie counter monthly resupply. |
| 1,000 | Two ounce sizes printed together keeps setup charges shared. |
| 5,000 | Festival and stadium stock built ahead of the season. |
| 10,000+ | Regional catering supply, beginning from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Timelines are working estimates: in-house eligible cold cup jobs finish near 7 business days, and specialty imported materials may need something like 12 weeks. Free artwork and dieline preparation is part of every cup project. Send ounce capacity, lid style, print coverage, and quantity when requesting your price breakdown.
How to Order Compostable Cold Cups
Ordering custom compostable 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
