Disposable cups

Custom paper cups provide a straightforward way to carry branding into everyday beverage service. Instead of serving drinks in an unbranded cup, businesses can use the printable surface for a logo, campaign artwork, event graphic, promotional message, or other custom design.

That makes this paper cup style relevant to cafes, catering setups, corporate events, exhibitions, sampling campaigns, office functions, celebrations, and other situations where drinks are being served and consistent visual presentation matters.

For buyers building a wider branded beverage range, RAFFLESTAG also offers a broader custom drinkware collection covering additional drink-related product formats.

Four Cup Sizes for Different Serving Requirements

Available capacities include 7 oz, 9 oz, 12 oz, and 16 oz. Four sizes make it easier to choose a cup based on the portion you intend to serve, rather than forcing one cup size across every application.

The approximate metric equivalents are:

• 7 oz: about 207 mL
• 9 oz: about 266 mL
• 12 oz: about 355 mL
• 16 oz: about 473 mL

A smaller cup can make sense when portions are limited, while the larger options provide more capacity when the serving requires it. Businesses offering several drink sizes can also use the available capacity choices to create a more structured cup program.

The configuration shown uses the 7 oz size, but all four listed sizes are available on the product interface.

Choose the Printing Detail That Fits Your Artwork

RAFFLESTAG provides three printing-color choices for this paper cup: 1-color, 2-color, and full-color printing. Importantly, each option is marked as free in the product configuration.

A 1-color design can work well when the artwork relies on a single logo color or simple graphic treatment. Two-color printing provides another level of visual separation while keeping the design relatively straightforward.

For artwork that depends on several colors, illustrations, or a broader brand palette, the full-color option gives buyers another route without a printing-option surcharge shown on the page.

The screenshot configuration is set to 2-color printing, but buyers can select any of the three available printing choices.

Three Free Lid Styles

Cup configuration does not stop with size and printing. Three lid options are shown:

Flat lid: A straightforward lid profile for a flatter top configuration.

Dome lid: A raised lid shape and the option selected in the displayed configuration.

Sip-through lid: An alternative lid style designed around a sip-through opening.

All three lid choices are marked as free, allowing buyers to choose among the available formats without an accessory charge shown in the configurator.

Because the lid design affects how the finished cup is presented and used, select the cup capacity first, then choose the lid style that best suits the planned serving setup.

Build a Cup Around Your Brand Presentation

One advantage of this product is combining capacity, printing, and accessory choices in a single configuration.

For example, a business could choose a smaller cup with simple 1-color branding for one campaign, while another project could use a larger capacity with full-color artwork. An event organizer may emphasize visual artwork, while a cafe or catering buyer may focus first on cup capacity and lid preference.

These choices let you configure the cup around the project instead of treating every branded paper cup order the same way.

The product interface also provides an order-notes field under the custom design section. This gives buyers a place to communicate relevant design or order information while preparing the customized cup.

Keep Artwork Appropriate for the Printing Choice

When preparing a custom cup design, consider how many colors the artwork genuinely needs.

A logo built around one strong brand color may not require a more complex printing choice. Artwork that relies on two distinct colors can use the 2-color option, while graphics containing several colors are better aligned with the available full-color selection.

Before finalizing artwork, check important items such as logo spelling, event dates, phone numbers, web addresses, promotional wording, and other text included in the design. Catching content errors at the artwork stage is much easier than finding them after cups have been produced.

Keeping important graphic elements clear and readable is particularly useful when the cup is intended to be viewed quickly during an event or beverage service.

Useful for Customer-Facing Beverage Branding

Paper cups can become part of the visual presentation wherever beverages are handed directly to customers, guests, employees, or event attendees.

Potential applications include company events, pop-up activations, food-service counters, catered meetings, trade-show hospitality, product launches, office gatherings, parties, and sampling programs. The cup becomes another branded touchpoint rather than separate promotional merchandise that needs to be distributed independently.

For settings where buyers want a different type of branded drink vessel, RAFFLESTAG’s custom glass mugs provide another drinkware direction.

Coordinate Cups with the Rest of the Serving Setup

Cup branding can work especially well when it is planned as part of a larger serving presentation rather than as an isolated product.

Consider the visual relationship between the cup artwork, counter signage, table materials, uniforms, packaging, event graphics, and other nearby branded pieces. Matching the main logo treatment and campaign colors across these elements can create a more consistent appearance.

For tabletop beverage setups, consider custom coasters alongside branded cups when the event or service format calls for them.

Choosing a Practical Configuration

A simple ordering decision can start with three questions: What capacity do you need? How many colors are important to your design? Which lid style suits your intended presentation?

Once those decisions are made, the available options are easy to narrow down:

Choose 7 oz, 9 oz, 12 oz, or 16 oz for capacity. Then select 1-color, 2-color, or full-color printing based on the artwork. Finally, choose the flat, dome, or sip-through lid.

Because every listed printing option and every listed lid style is marked free, buyers can focus on selecting the combination that best suits the project rather than choosing solely around an added option charge.