Custom Milkshake Cups are printed paper cups built for shops, dessert bars, and cafes that want their milkshakes, smoothies, and frozen drinks to carry a logo to the table and out the door. Each cup is custom-printed in full color to match your brand.
A branded cup turns every served shake into a walking ad and helps regulars recognize your counter at a glance. Pair the cup with a matching lid and straw setup, and your dessert window reads as one coordinated look. Use them for grab-and-go service, weekend events, and seasonal flavor launches where presentation matters.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: printed paper cup stock
- Printing: full-color CMYK, edge to edge
- Finishing options: matte or gloss surface
- Design support: free design help to set up your artwork
Best Used For
- Milkshakes, smoothies, and blended frozen drinks
- Dessert bars, ice cream shops, and cafes
- Seasonal flavor launches and limited runs
- Pop-ups, fairs, and catered events
Printing & Finishing
Print your full-color logo, flavor names, and social handles around the cup. Choose a matte surface for a soft, modern look or a gloss surface for brighter color pop. We keep the print clean so small type and fine logo detail stay sharp.
Why Order from Teal
We are a US-based custom packaging supplier. The minimum order is 50 units, with 100+ reserved for specialty rigid items. You get free design help, free US shipping, full-color CMYK printing, and a choice of rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval. Order a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order), and we return quotes within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The minimum is 50 units. Only specialty rigid products require 100+.
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. Order a $50 sample kit and we credit that cost to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Shake Cup Volumes for Busy Counters
Thick shakes are heavy and cold, so cup wall and rim strength matter more than for a soft drink. A rolled rim takes a dome lid without deforming when a straw is pushed through, condensation is handled by wall construction rather than by coating alone, and taller cups need a wider base if they are to sit safely in a car holder.
| Cups | Shake service guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Lid fit trials with a full weight shake inside. |
| 500 | One summer weekend at a single site. |
| 1,000 | Sixteen and twenty ounce sizes on one lid diameter. |
| 5,000 | Print origination no longer drives the cup price. |
| 10,000+ | Franchise level supply from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Two paths determine timing: cups printed domestically may be ready about 7 business days out, specialty imported cup stock can take about 12 weeks, both treated purely as planning ranges, not guarantees. A digital proof of the cup wrap is agreed before the print run. Send serve size, rim measurement, lid style, wall type, and monthly cup usage.
How to Order Custom Milkshake Cups
Ordering custom milkshake 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
