Compostable Coffee Cups are custom-printed paperboard cups for cafes, mobile coffee carts, and event caterers who want a single-use cup that breaks down after the last sip. We manufacture each cup in the US and print your branding edge to edge.
A cup that carries your logo turns every order into a moment people notice, and a compostable build matches the values your regulars already care about. Pour-over bars and pop-up roasters use these for hot espresso drinks and drip coffee served to go, so your name leaves the counter in a customer's hand.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: paperboard cup stock
- Printing: full-color CMYK, edge to edge
- Finishing: matte or gloss surface print
- FSC option: FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For
- Independent cafes and coffee shops serving hot drinks to go
- Mobile coffee carts and pop-up roasters at markets
- Event and conference caterers handling high cup volume
Printing & Finishing
Print full-color CMYK across the full wrap so logos, patterns, and seasonal artwork read clearly. Choose a matte or gloss surface finish to match your brand look.
Why Order from Teal
We are a US-based custom packaging supplier with a 50-unit minimum order. Free design help and free US shipping come standard, and you can choose rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) over our standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval. Every cup prints in full-color CMYK with an FSC-certified paper option. Order a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The minimum is 50 units, so small cafes can order a custom run without overstocking.
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) when you need cups sooner.
Can I get a sample? Yes. A $50 sample kit ships to you and is credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Supplying Compostable Cups as Demand Grows
These cups swap the usual petroleum lining for a plant derived alternative, which changes how the rim curls and how the board takes heat during forming. That means print and forming settings get dialed in per artwork, and lid fit should be verified against your current lid supply before a large commitment.
| Cups supplied | Compostable line guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Counter trial to check rim roll and lid seating. |
| 500 | A single independent site runs a month on one design. |
| 1,000 | Two pour sizes printed together share the setup work. |
| 5,000 | Campus and office catering supply staged across deliveries. |
| 10,000+ | Group purchasing agreements, priced in from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Treat lead times as forecasts: in-house eligible cup manufacturing generally needs about 7 business days, while specialty imported material can require nearly 12 weeks. A $50 sample kit is on offer, with the charge deducted from your opening custom invoice. Ask for pricing with capacity, lid brand, print artwork, and annual cup usage.
How to Order Compostable Coffee Cups
Ordering custom compostable coffee 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
