
Plain paper cups are becoming a popular choice for cafes, bubble tea shops, takeaway beverage stores, event booths, and modern F&B businesses. With advantages such as convenience, hygiene, branding flexibility, and being more environmentally friendly than many traditional plastic packaging options, large-capacity paper cups are now widely used across the beverage industry.
Popular sizes such as 12 Oz (360ml), 16 Oz (500ml), and 22 Oz (700ml) are suitable for a wide range of drinks including iced coffee, bubble tea with toppings, smoothies, juices, and large takeaway beverages. Paper GCO’s plain paper cups feature PE coating for leak resistance, strong cup structure, and compatibility with various lid styles. (papergco.com)
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Modern beverage businesses prioritize convenience and fast service. Plain paper cups allow shops to easily apply stickers or custom logos while maintaining cost efficiency.
Key advantages include:
According to product information from Paper GCO, these plain paper cups use PE coating for leak protection and support multiple lid options for modern beverage service. (papergco.com)
The 12 Oz size, approximately 360ml, is commonly used for:
This size is highly suitable for takeaway cafes and beverage kiosks looking to optimize selling prices and ingredient costs.


The 16 Oz size, approximately 500ml, is currently one of the most popular cup sizes in the bubble tea and takeaway beverage market.
Suitable for:
Many beverage brands choose 16 Oz cups because they provide a good balance between customer experience and pricing strategy.
Some manufacturers also use the standard 90mm cup rim for easier compatibility with lids and accessories.

As demand for “XL-size” beverages continues growing, 22 Oz paper cups (approximately 700ml) are increasingly popular for:
Large-capacity cups help increase average order value and match modern consumer preferences.
22 Oz cups typically require stronger paper material and reliable leak-resistant coating to maintain durability when filled with ice.

Most modern paper cups use food-grade PE coating to:
The PE layer is usually applied inside the cup to reduce moisture absorption and prevent the paper from softening too quickly. This technology is now widely used in beverage packaging. (papergco.com)
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Many F&B businesses choose custom logo printing on paper cups to:
Modern custom paper cup printing services support various sizes from 12 Oz to 22 Oz. (papergco.com)
| Beverage Type | Recommended Size |
|---|---|
| Iced coffee | 12 Oz |
| Iced latte | 12 Oz – 16 Oz |
| Bubble tea | 16 Oz |
| Smoothies | 16 Oz – 22 Oz |
| Large juice drinks | 22 Oz |
| Fruit tea with toppings | 16 Oz – 22 Oz |
Choosing the right size helps optimize:
Today’s beverage industry increasingly prioritizes:
Many coffee shops and bubble tea brands are switching to paper cups to create a more professional and modern brand image.
Online communities discussing paper cup packaging also show strong demand for 12 Oz, 16 Oz, and 22 Oz takeaway cup sizes. (reddit.com)
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