For cafés, food-to-go operators, caterers, event venues and wholesalers, hot-drinks packaging has to be easy to specify and dependable during service. Carrying too many cup formats complicates ordering, storage and lid matching. Carrying too few can make it harder to offer the right portions.
Coppice QuickServe double-wall ripple cups provide a focused trade range in 8oz and 12oz sizes, with brown and black finishes. Supplied in cases of 500, the range gives buyers practical options for everyday coffee, tea and other hot-drinks service without introducing unnecessary complexity.
Why cup choice matters during a busy service
The cup is a small part of the overall operation, but it affects several points of service.
It needs to be comfortable for the customer to hold. It needs to work with the correct lid. Staff need to identify the right size quickly, and replacement stock needs to be straightforward to order and store.
When cups and lids are treated as separate purchasing decisions, mismatches can cause avoidable disruption. A cup may look suitable on its own, but if the correct lid is not available—or teams have to manage too many similar components—the service becomes harder to run.
A focused range helps operators standardise the basics before they add more specialised formats.
Double-wall ripple construction for hot drinks
Coppice QuickServe ripple cups use a double-wall construction with a textured ripple outer layer. This adds an insulating layer around the cup and provides a secure, tactile grip.
For operators, the format offers a practical way to serve hot drinks without making the cup feel overly complicated. The ripple surface also gives the range a recognisable appearance at the counter, with brown and black finishes available to suit different service environments.
The cups use paperboard with a PE lining and are supplied in trade cases of 500. Buyers should confirm current size, colour and lid availability when ordering.
Choosing between 8oz and 12oz
The Coppice commercial range contains two cup sizes.
8oz ripple cups
The 8oz format suits shorter servings and smaller drinks. It can support espresso-based coffees, teas and other hot-drinks portions where a more compact cup is appropriate.
The cup has an 80mm top diameter and should be ordered with the corresponding 80mm lid format.
12oz ripple cups
The 12oz format provides a larger option for standard takeaway drinks and longer hot-drinks servings.
It has a 90mm top diameter and should be paired with the corresponding 90mm lid format.
Both sizes are available in brown and black ripple finishes, keeping the public range focused and easy to specify.
Brown and black finishes for different counters
The brown ripple finish gives the cup a natural kraft-style appearance. The black finish offers a darker, more contemporary presentation.
This choice can help operators match the cup more closely to the look of their counter, menu or event setup without changing the basic service format.
For wholesalers and distributors, carrying the same two core sizes in two finishes creates a clear range that is easy to explain to customers. For operators, it offers a simple presentation choice while keeping ordering and storage manageable.
Specify cups and lids together
Cup and lid compatibility should be checked before an order is placed.
The 8oz cup uses an 80mm top diameter, while the 12oz cup uses a 90mm top diameter. Matching sip-lid options are available for these dimensions, subject to current stock confirmation.
When reviewing the range, buyers should confirm:
- required drink sizes;
- preferred brown or black finish;
- matching lid type and diameter;
- expected weekly, seasonal or event demand;
- available storage space; and
- current stock and replenishment requirements.
Treating the cup and lid as one specification reduces the risk of holding components that do not fit each other and makes ordering easier for both purchasing and service teams.
Where the range fits
The QuickServe ripple-cup range can support a variety of commercial hot-drinks environments:
- cafés and coffee counters;
- bakeries and food-to-go outlets;
- takeaway and quick-service operations;
- contract catering and workplace dining;
- events, exhibitions and mobile catering; and
- wholesalers and distributors serving the foodservice trade.
The same practical considerations apply across these settings: the range needs to be easy to understand, simple to replenish and suitable for the drinks being served.
A focused addition to Coppice QuickServe
Coppice QuickServe brings together packaging for fast-moving foodservice, takeaway and convenience-led operations. The ripple-cup range extends that offer into hot drinks with two core sizes, two finishes and compatible lid formats.
For operators, it provides a straightforward starting point for building or reviewing a hot-drinks packaging range. For wholesalers and distributors, it creates a concise trade offer that can serve several customer types without introducing an excessive number of cup sizes.
Discuss your hot-drinks requirements
To confirm current availability, request samples or discuss the right cup and lid formats for your operation, email sales@coppice.net or visit www.coppice.net.