Cold Cups
Cold cups for iced coffee, smoothies, milkshakes, juice, water, events and takeaway service. Compare clear cup materials, serving sizes and matching lids, then view the relevant product range or ask our team for help.
Find the right cold cup for your drink
Different drinks, serving sizes and service environments require different cup formats. Start with what you are serving, how you want it presented and whether you need a flat lid or dome lid.
Iced coffee and cold drinks
Clear cups help customers see layered iced coffees, juices and other cold drinks. Choose the cup size first, then match the lid from the same product family.
Smoothies, milkshakes and slushies
PET and PLA clear cups are available with selected flat and dome lids. Dome lids provide added space above the cup rim for whipped toppings or fuller drinks.
Water, juice and event service
A simple clear polypropylene cup suits cold water, juice, tastings and selected event or catering applications. PLA lined paper cups also available for smaller sizes or instances where uniformity is ideal.
Green Choice PET Cold Serve Cups and Lids
Strong, lightweight PET cups with clear presentation for smoothies, milkshakes, slushies, iced coffee and other cold drinks.
Cup sizes:
- 8 oz / 210 ml
- 10 oz / 300 ml
- 12 oz / 360 ml
- 16 oz / 520 ml
Matching lids:
- Flat and dome lids for 8 oz and 10 oz cups
- Flat and dome lids for 12 oz and 16 oz cups
PET cups and lids must be matched by cup family and rim size.
Green Choice PLA Clear Cups and Lids
Clear PLA cups designed for cold drinks where drink presentation is important.
Cup sizes:
- 8 oz / 210 ml
- 12 oz / 430 ml
- 16 oz / 530 ml
Matching lids:
- Flat lid for the 8 oz cup
- Flat and dome lids for the 12 oz and 16 oz cups
Clear PLA cups are industrially compostable.
Emperor Polypropylene Cold Water Cup
A clear 200 ml polypropylene cup for cold water, juice, tastings and selected catering or event service.
Green Choice Single Wall Cup
An economical paper cup for serving hot or cold drinks. Each cup has a plant-based PLA lining that provides a liquid barrier and helps prevent leaks.
Cup sizes
- 4 oz
- 6 oz
- 8 oz
- 12 oz
- 16 oz
Best for
- Coffee, tea and other hot drinks
- Water, juice and cold drinks
- Tastings, samples and smaller servings
- High-volume service where a lighter cup is suitable
Match the right lid to your cup
Cup and lid compatibility depends on the product family and rim diameter. A lid from another cup range may look similar without providing a secure fit.
| Cup family | Cup size | Rim size | Flat lid | Dome lid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET Cold Serve | 8 oz / 210 ml | 78 mm | Yes | Yes |
| PET Cold Serve | 10 oz / 300 ml | 78 mm | Yes | Yes |
| PET Cold Serve | 12 oz / 360 ml | 98 mm | Yes | Yes |
| PET Cold Serve | 16 oz / 520 ml | 98 mm | Yes | Yes |
| PLA Clear | 8 oz / 210 ml | 78 mm | Yes | - |
| PLA Clear | 12 oz / 430 ml | 98 mm | Yes | Yes |
| PLA Clear | 16 oz / 530 ml | 98 mm | Yes | Yes |
Before ordering:
- Match the cup and lid material family for clearer disposal pathways.
- Confirm the cup size and rim diameter.
- Check whether the drink needs a flat lid, dome lid or straw opening.
- Confirm that the selected straw fits the lid opening.
- Order a sample where fit, presentation or service handling needs to be tested.
Flat or dome lid?
Flat lids
Flat lids suit drinks that finish below the cup rim and provide a lower-profile takeaway option.
They may suit:
- iced coffee
- juice
- soft drinks
- water
- smoothies without raised toppings
Dome lids
Dome lids provide added space above the cup rim.
They may suit:
- milkshakes
- smoothies
- slushies
- whipped toppings
- drinks filled close to the rim
Check the lid description for the correct cup family, diameter and straw opening before ordering,
Looking for custom printed cold cups?
Custom branding may be available for selected cold cup formats and project requirements.
The available pathway will depend on:
- cup material and format
- required size
- artwork coverage
- order quantity
- production feasibility
- timing and freight requirements
Minimum quantities, pricing and lead times must be confirmed for each project.
