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Create a lasting impression with custom tea cups. Eco-friendly, durable, and fully customisable, perfect for cafes, events, or corporate giveaways to promote your brand and elevate customer experience.
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Custom Tea Cups for Branded Hot Drinks
Custom tea cups are paper cups printed with your logo, colours and artwork. Cafés, tea shops, takeaways and event teams use them to serve hot tea with their brand on show. At Customprintedpaper, you pick the wall type, size, lid and print design. You then check a digital proof before production starts. This guide explains each choice in plain terms, so you can order with confidence.
What Are Custom Tea Cups?
Custom tea cups are branded paper cups made for hot tea. They carry your logo, brand colours or full-wrap artwork. Businesses use them in cafés, tea shops, takeaway counters, offices and events. Most are made from food-grade paperboard with a lining that stops leaks.
You may also see them called custom printed tea cups, branded tea cups or personalised tea cups. The names differ, but the product is the same: a hot cup printed to your design. This page covers paper cups for business use. It does not cover ceramic or bone china gift cups, which serve a different need.
Because these are hot cups, they also work for coffee, hot chocolate and other hot drinks. That helps, because your menu may not be tea only. If coffee is a big seller for you, see our custom coffee cups for the same print options.
Why Choose Custom Printed Tea Cups?
Tea is part of daily life in Britain. UKTIA research from 2026 found that 55% of UK adults say making tea is part of their daily routine. People in the survey reported drinking 4.8 cups a day on average. For a business that serves tea, there are plenty of chances for your cup to be seen.
Custom takeaway tea cups also do practical work for your business:
- Visible branding: your logo goes with the customer down the high street, into the office and into social media photos.
- Consistent look: matching cups, lids and branded cup sleeves make your counter look planned, not patched together.
- Better handling: the right wall type keeps hot tea comfortable to hold.
- Menu flexibility: one cup design can serve tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
Choose the Right Custom Tea Cup
Wall type is the first decision. It affects heat, grip and cost. Here is how the three main options compare.
Single-Wall Tea Cups
Single-wall tea cups have one layer of paperboard. They are the most economical choice. They suit quick service, tasting samples and drinks that are finished soon after serving. However, hot tea warms the outside of the cup, so some businesses add a sleeve.
Double-Wall Tea Cups
Double-wall tea cups use two layers of board. The gap between the layers adds insulation, so the cup feels more comfortable in the hand. They suit takeaway tea that customers carry for a while. As a result, most customers will not need a sleeve.
Ripple-Wall Tea Cups
Ripple-wall tea cups have a rippled outer layer. The ridges add grip and trap a little air for insulation. They suit busy counters where cups are handed over fast. However, fine detail can look softer on a ridged surface, so bold logos work best.
Use this table to match the cup to your priority:
| If your priority is… | Consider… |
| Lower cost per cup | Single wall |
| More insulation for takeaway tea | Double wall |
| Extra grip at a busy counter | Ripple wall |
| Drinks carried outside | A cup with a matching lid |
| Strong brand impact | Full custom print on any wall type |
Custom Tea Cup Sizes
Size changes both the price and the serve, so decide it early. These are common hot cup sizes used for tea. Confirm the sizes available for your chosen cup style when you ask for a quote.
| Size | Approx. volume | Typical tea use |
| 6oz | 170ml | Small servings, tasting cups, herbal and green tea |
| 8oz | 230ml | Standard cup of tea for in-café takeaway |
| 10oz | 285ml | Larger cup of tea with a splash of milk |
| 12oz | 340ml | Regular takeaway tea |
| 16oz | 455ml | Large takeaway tea or iced and milky blends |
Two tips help here. First, leave a little space at the top of the cup for milk and to reduce spills. Second, choose your lid at the same time as your cup. A lid made for one rim size will not fit another.
Materials and Food-Contact Considerations
Paper tea cups are made from paperboard with a thin inner lining. The lining stops liquid from soaking into the board. For example, two common linings are PE (polyethylene) and PLA (a plant-based plastic). White board gives a bright base for colour printing. Kraft board gives a natural brown look.
Packaging that touches food must be suitable for food use. GOV.UK guidance on food packaging explains the rules for food businesses. When you order, ask for material details and compliance documents, such as a declaration of compliance where one applies. Request them with your quote.
Custom Printing Options
Custom printed paper tea cups can carry anything from a single-colour logo to a full-wrap design. Your main choices are:
- Logo only: a clean mark on one side of the cup.
- Brand colours: CMYK mixes four inks to build full-colour images. Pantone matches one exact brand colour.
- Full-wrap artwork: a pattern or illustration that runs around the whole cup.
- Text and typography: your website, social handle or a short tagline.
Prepare these items before you send your design:
- Your logo as a vector file (AI, EPS or PDF) where possible. A vector file keeps edges sharp at any size, while low-resolution images can print blurry.
- Your brand colour codes, in Pantone or CMYK values.
- The wording you want, with spelling checked.
- The cup size, so the artwork fits the print area.
We then send a digital proof so you can check position, colour and spelling. Production starts only after you approve it.
Custom Tea Cups With Lids
Lids keep tea hot and also cut down on spills in transit. Custom tea cups with lids work best when the cup and lid are chosen together. Sip-through lids let customers drink without removing the lid. Vented lids let steam escape.
Cups are only part of a takeaway order. For example, you may also want custom paper bags for carrying and printed food trays for multi-cup orders. See our full range of custom takeaway packaging to keep the whole order on brand.
Are Custom Tea Cups Recyclable or Compostable?
The answer depends on the cup, not just the paper. A paper cup is not automatically recyclable everywhere, because the lining and the local collection system both matter.
- Recyclable means a recycling facility can process the cup where your customer disposes of it.
- Compostable means the cup breaks down under set composting conditions. PLA-lined cups usually need industrial composting, not a home compost bin.
GOV.UK statistics show that 84.1% of paper and cardboard packaging was recycled in 2024. That figure covers all packaging, so it does not prove that a specific cup is recyclable. Ask for the exact claim in writing for the cup you choose, then match it to the disposal options your customers have.
Who Uses Custom Tea Cups?
- Cafés and tea shops: every takeaway sale puts your logo in the customer’s hand.
- Takeaways and restaurants: hot drinks leave the building in your branding.
- Bakeries: serve tea with a pastry in matching custom bakery packaging, or pair a cup with a box from our custom donut boxes.
- Caterers and event teams: a printed cup fits a launch, wedding or conference theme.
- Offices: cups for meetings, reception areas and client visits.
How to Order Custom Tea Cups
Ordering custom tea cups takes six steps:
- Choose: pick the cup type, size, material and lid.
- Design: send your logo and artwork.
- Proof: review the digital proof.
- Approve: confirm the proof or request changes.
- Produce: your cups go into production.
- Deliver: your order is sent to your address.
Production time depends on quantity and print complexity, so tell us your deadline when you request a quote. This matters most for event dates and menu launches. Planning a custom tea cups bulk order for a chain or festival? Give us your total quantity and delivery locations up front.
What Affects Custom Tea Cup Pricing?
The price per cup depends on several choices:
- Quantity: larger runs usually lower the cost per cup.
- Size and wall type: double-wall and ripple-wall cups cost more than single-wall cups.
- Material and lining: board type and lining change the cost.
- Print coverage: a one-colour logo usually costs less than a full-wrap design.
- Lids and sleeves: these add to the total.
- Delivery: location and timing affect the final figure.
Minimum order quantities depend on cup type and print method. Share your target quantity in your quote request and we will confirm what is possible.
Specifications For Customised Tea Cup
| Sustainability | Recyclable, Compostable |
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| Type | Custom Printed Cups with Stock Lids |
| Style | Single Wall Takeaway Coffee & Tea Cups with Stock Lids |
| Style | Top x Bottom x Height
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| Material |
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| Grammage | 310gsm |
| Certification | FSC-Certified, FDA-Compliant |
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| Color Options | Up to 4 colors (Pantone) |
| Ink Type | Soy-based ink |
| Print Process | Offset Printing, Flexo Printing |
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| Finish | Matte, Glossy |
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| Units per carton | 1,000 pcs |
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What are custom tea cups?
Custom tea cups are hot paper cups printed with your own logo, colours or artwork. They are used by cafés, tea shops, takeaways, caterers and offices to serve tea with branding on every cup.
What is the difference between single-wall and double-wall tea cups?
Single-wall cups have one layer of board, so they cost less but the outside of the cup gets warm. Double-wall cups have two layers with an insulating gap, so they feel more comfortable to hold. Double-wall is a common choice for takeaway tea, while single-wall with a sleeve suits short serves.
Are custom paper tea cups suitable for hot drinks?
Yes, when the cup is made for hot drinks. Hot cups use lined paperboard so liquid does not soak through. Check that the cup is designed for hot use, ask for food-contact documents, and choose double-wall or a sleeve for comfort.
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Offset Print
If you’re looking for large-volume packaging materials, choose offset printing! This printing method produces clean, crisp, and brilliant results. It uses plates to transfer ink to paper, so it is economical for printing in bulk. The process provides accurate color, professional quality, and an outstanding look and feel, which is ideal for cutting custom box designs.
Digital Print
Digital printing works well for short runs and quick turn times. It doesn’t use printing plates, but instead prints directly from a computer file. It is cheap for small amounts and gives good resolution. It’s ideal for custom designs, variable data or limited edition packaging that requires speed and flexibility.
UV Print
UV printing is a process that uses ultraviolet light to dry and cure the ink as it is printed. It easily operates on traditional and non-traditional materials. This process adds to the visual appeal of such packages, as well as their durability, and packages that require a combination of both texture and shine are perfect candidates for such execution.
Pantone
Pantone printing is based on a standardized color matching system to guarantee an exact color match between jobs. It’s great for keeping brand colors perfect. Pantone ink is mixed using Pantone formula guides developed through spot printing for color accuracy that is reported as second to none. For luxury packaging that demands trustworthy, uniform, and sumptuous color from the start.
C1S
C1S is an acronym for “Coated One Side,” as the paperboard is glossy on one side and uncoated on the reverse. It is wonderful in packaging where you need a printed, high-end, printable side outside, and you may want the inside to be writable or matte. Perfect for handcraft, small business and so on, ideal for packaging boxes, shelves, product tags with a polished look.
C2S
C2S, which stands for “Coated Two Sides”, has a smooth and shiny coating on both sides of the paperboard. This is why it is ideal for stunning full-color printing, regardless of whether you are an individual or a company. Retail packaging, brochures, and cosmetics boxes that require a high-quality, high-gloss finish both inside and out use C2S.
White Kraft
White Kraft is similar to traditional Kraft, but with a printable white surface. It features a crisp white surface that produces sharp and clear prints, making it perfect for high-quality images. This is a material commonly used to manufacture sustainable packaging, which is required to have attractive prints for a professional brand image.
Kraft Paper
Kraft paper is natural brown and unbleached. Thai material is derived from wood pulp and is recyclable. Companies that want to attract eco-conscious consumers prefer Kraft material. It has a rough texture, which is perfect for handcrafted items for a rustic look and protective packaging.
Coated Kraft (CCK)
This paper is brown Kraft with a smooth, white clay-coated surface that enhances the appearance of whatever you print on it. It offers a sleek look that is ideal for graphics, prints and text branding. This hybrid design is perfect for packaging that requires both sustainability and sharp visual branding.
Color Woodfree
Color Woodfree paper has a smooth dyed surface that is free of wood fibres, for a clean finish. It is typically acid-free, and both image and color remain crisp. Ideal for presentation packaging, greeting cards, and custom box lining, where a consistent, solid color and luxurious finish are needed.
CCNB
CCNB (Clay Coated News Backboard) is made from recycled paper and has a clay-coated white backing for printing. The back remains gray or brown, preserving its eco-friendly nature. It is a very cost-effective substrate and is used extensively in folding cartons, retail packaging, and food service boxes, where low printing costs and moderate strength are the primary concerns.
Black Cardboard
Black cardstock is 100% black for a rich look that is both professional and elegant. It’s rigid and robust. It creates exceptional luxury product boxes and helps in premium branding. The materials’ smooth and matte surface is suitable for foil stamping and other premium finishes to add class and quality.
Glossy Lamination
Glossy lamination is used to give a shiny surface to the custom boxes. This coating is also an excellent option to protect the material from scratches. If you want to give your boxes a professional finish and protection from scratches, then gloss lamination is an ideal option. The high quality of the lamination protects the packaging material from moisture and enhances its longevity.
Matte Lamination
The covering is a matte lamination to give a smooth surface with a non-glossy finish, with a premium feeling. It can lower glare and has a soothing quality to particular colors. This finish is frequently used when a modern, subtle appearance is required and a sound, protective barrier is necessary to help resist smudging, light scratching and light abrasion while still offering the look of natural wood grain.
Soft Touch Lamination
The velvet-like feel makes it soft to the touch, lamination and creates an amazing tactile sensation. The surface feels good and is easy to hold. It increases tactile interaction and reinforces a brand message with elegant visuals, yet it is still durable; resists moisture, wear, and. damage during handling.
Anti-scratch Lamination
Anti-scratch lamination resists scratches, prevents scratches, and reduces the visibility of scratches. It holds up better with dust. This finish is also excellent for packaging applications in which the item needs to be kept in prime condition via handling and shipping, and for the retail shelf, where resistance to wear and durability are a must for on-shelf appearance and quality control.
UV Varnishing
UV Varnishing is a high-gloss coating that adds depth and appeal to the printed image. Cured with Ultraviolet light to be hard and ready to use. This process creates a very distinctive, eye-catching appearance and provides additional protection. It also has the added benefit of hiding light scratches, fingerprints and dirt.
Machine Varnishing
Machine varnishing provides the packaging with an even finish that is applied during production. It beautifies your surfaces and lasts up to 15 years. Its finish is consistently good on large runs, and provides for good smoothness, clarity, and slight gloss increase as well as improved resistance to minor wear and dulling over time.
Calendering Varnishing
Varnishing calendering is the process that gives gloss and smoothness with heat and pressure. It also helps to crisp up printed detail and feels more professional. This process enhances details and gives an inviting feel to the printed product for premium quality presentation packaging.
Water-Base finishing
Water-based coating offers a protective and environmentally safe coating that is also strong and long-lasting. It provides a matt/natural or gloss/soft gloss finish effect without being applied using hazardous materials. This option is perfect for companies that value environmental consciousness and are in need of a smooth surface that is reflective as well as protective.
Water Base Ink
Ecologically friendly water-based ink that is non-toxic and gentle on skin. It is suitable for different kinds of printing processes, including superior carton printing quality.
Soy Ink
Soy ink is manufactured with soybeans and is sustainable in nature. This ink has the ability to give vibrant colors and impactful designs that give your custom printed boxes an alluring look. It has a much smaller carbon footprint as compared to petroleum-based inks.
Fluorescent Ink
Fluorescent ink gives designs that glow under UV light and create a catchy design. This ink is ideal for special effects, as well as for producing prints that pop. It is commonly used in posters, labels, signs and other marketing materials which must be read easily in a variety of conditions.
Oil Base Ink
This kind of ink uses petroleum and is becoming popular simply because it is durable and of high-quality color. Exhibiting excellent print resolution and high-standard graphics quality. Oil-based ink gives perfect quality images, especially on porous surfaces that are otherwise hard to print. But it has a greater environmental impact in terms of its chemistry.
Foil Stamping
In foil stamping, heat is used to transfer ink to the surface. You can get matte to gloss and holographic images on your packaging. Foil stamping outshines your packaging among the other brands and gives a high-end look to your product.
Spot UV / Spot Gloss
In spot UV, a polished layer is applied to specific areas of packaging. This is an ideal option to build contrast and textures. If you want to accentuate your logo and other designs, then spot UV is a good option.
Blind Embossing
A blind emboss is an image that is pressed into the paper or card without the use of ink or foil. It has a raised or recessed quality, which makes the material look elegant and refined. This velvet touch lamination is commonly used on branding or invites, adding a tactile feel to the design.
Blind Debossing
Blind debossing is a form of blind embossing as you create a depressed image into the material, instead of an embossed one. It’s commonly used for soft branding or high-end packaging and returns a smooth and sophisticated feel to your designs.
Stamping Embossing
Embossing stamping combines stamping and embossing to produce a raised pattern or logo. It adds an ink stamp or foil technique decoration, great for luxury business cards, invitation cards, and packaging details, both textured and detailed.
Flocking
Flocking is the act of adhering small fibers to the surface of an article of fabric or other material. This process allows for the printed material to have a soft hand and be slightly indented into the product it is printed on, and is typically reserved for greeting cards, packaging or limited garment decoration. It creates a lush feel and lavish touch.
Textured Embossing
Emboss textures are a raised or indented pattern in a graphic, giving an elegant look for print. The effect is typically used for branding and to add detail to designs in things like invites, business cards or packaging, but also gives a tactile and visual boost.
Glittering
What is glittering? They love that it makes people look and feel sparkling. It is frequently used in advertising as well as in sales promotions, in packages, in decorative items, on toys, and other products to increase its liveliness and attract attention. It’s great for holiday or special occasion patterns.
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