Professional-Grade Kraft Coffee Cups - Barista Single Wall Cups for Speciality Coffee Service

Speciality coffee shops, mobile coffee vans, and professional barista operations require hot beverage packaging that balances performance, aesthetic appeal, and flexible branding capabilities whilst maintaining food service compliance. These barista-grade kraft single wall cups deliver durable virgin kraft paper construction with food-safe PE lining across 7oz, 8oz, and 10oz capacities, providing natural aesthetic presentation suitable for espresso-based drinks, filter coffee, and tea service with unbranded design flexibility for custom stamping and labelling.

Product Specifications

Material Construction:

Manufactured from strong virgin kraft paper with internal polyethylene (PE) lining. Virgin fibre specification ensures structural integrity and clean presentation, whilst PE coating provides liquid barrier performance for hot and cold beverage applications.

Capacity and Lid Compatibility:

Available in three professional service sizes:

• 7oz: Ideal for flat whites and small cappuccinos. Compatible with 73mm lids (sold separately).
• 8oz: Versatile all-rounder for espresso-based drinks, cappuccinos, and standard coffee portions. Compatible with 80mm lids (sold separately).
• 10oz: Generous capacity for lattes, teas, filter coffee, and longer drinks. Compatible with 90mm lids (sold separately).

Size variety supports menu differentiation and varied customer portion preferences across espresso through to long coffee service.

Wall Construction:

Single wall design provides lightweight handling characteristics suitable for short-duration beverage consumption. Construction optimised for high-performance, high-volume coffee service in fast-paced barista environments.

Design Aesthetic:

Clean, unbranded kraft finish delivers natural eco aesthetic that fits seamlessly into diverse coffee shop branding. Blank surface provides flexible canvas for custom stamping, labelling, or sticker application, enabling cost-effective branding customisation.

Quality Assurance:

Full batch traceability ensures food service compliance and manufacturing accountability. Traceability supports quality verification and enables rapid response to any performance concerns.

Temperature Suitability:

Suitable for both hot and cold beverages, supporting year-round menu application from hot espresso drinks through to iced coffee service.

Recyclability:

PE-lined construction recyclable at specialist facilities. Material composition requires access to dedicated paper cup recycling infrastructure beyond standard kerbside collection schemes.

Operational Advantages

• Barista-Grade Performance - Professional quality construction withstands demands of high-volume espresso service, maintaining structural integrity and liquid barrier performance throughout coffee preparation and customer consumption.
• Flexible Branding Solutions - Unbranded kraft finish enables cost-effective customisation through stamping, labelling, or stickers without requiring minimum order quantities typical of custom-printed cups.
• Multiple Capacity Options - Three size formats support complete espresso-based menu coverage from flat whites (7oz) through lattes (10oz), enabling comprehensive packaging solution from single inventory range.
• Natural Aesthetic Appeal - Kraft finish delivers contemporary eco-conscious appearance that aligns with speciality coffee branding and artisan positioning without requiring additional design investment.
• High-Volume Service Efficiency - Single wall construction and professional manufacturing support rapid service workflows during busy periods without compromising beverage quality or presentation.
• Universal Lid Compatibility - Standard rim diameters (73mm, 80mm, 90mm) ensure reliable lid fitment and enable straightforward lid inventory management across cup size range.
• Hot and Cold Versatility - Temperature flexibility supports year-round menu applications and enables iced coffee service expansion without requiring separate cold cup inventory.

Quality Advantages

• Virgin Kraft Paper Specification - Virgin fibre construction ensures consistent material quality, structural performance, and clean presentation compared to recycled paper alternatives.
• Food-Safe PE Lining - Internal coating provides reliable liquid barrier and regulatory compliance for direct beverage contact across hot coffee and cold drink applications.
• Batch Traceability Assurance - Full manufacturing traceability supports food service compliance requirements and provides quality accountability across production runs.
• Professional Barista Standards - Construction specification optimised for professional coffee service ensures reliable performance under commercial operational demands.

Brand Differentiation Advantages

• Cost-Effective Customisation - Unbranded design enables affordable branding through stamps or stickers without custom printing minimum orders, supporting small independent operations and seasonal branding changes.
• Contemporary Eco Aesthetic - Natural kraft appearance communicates environmental consciousness and artisan values without explicit sustainability claims, resonating with speciality coffee customer expectations.
• Seamless Brand Integration - Clean blank canvas adapts to any coffee shop aesthetic from minimalist through to elaborate branding without visual constraint.

Target Applications

Essential for Professional Coffee Service: Speciality coffee shops, independent cafés, mobile coffee vans, office coffee service, corporate catering, event coffee bars, farmers' markets, and any professional barista operation serving espresso-based drinks, filter coffee, flat whites, cappuccinos, lattes, teas, and hot beverages requiring barista-grade cups with natural kraft aesthetic, flexible branding capability, and professional performance across 7oz, 8oz, and 10oz serving formats.

Professional Standards: The combination of durable virgin kraft paper construction, food-safe PE lining, barista-grade quality specification, three capacity options with standard lid compatibility (73mm, 80mm, 90mm), clean unbranded design for flexible customisation, full batch traceability for food service compliance, and hot/cold temperature versatility establishes these kraft cups as comprehensive professional coffee packaging that balances performance reliability, aesthetic appeal, branding flexibility, and operational efficiency for high-volume speciality coffee service.

Please Note:

> Compatible lids in 73mm, 80mm, and 90mm sizes sold separately
> Recyclable through specialist paper cup recycling facilities—not suitable for standard kerbside paper recycling schemes
> Unbranded design enables custom stamping, labelling, or sticker application for cost-effective branding