12oz & 14oz Cups

12oz and 14oz cups for everyday drink service

When you need a dependable regular-size cup for a workplace coffee point, café counter or catered event, 12oz is one of the most widely used choices in the UK. It sits comfortably between smaller 8oz cups and larger 16oz servings, making it easy to keep stocked for everyday orders.

Use 12oz cups for lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, mochas, hot chocolates, teas, chai, matcha and other regular café-style drinks. The range also includes 14oz clear cold cups for drinks where presentation matters, from iced coffee and iced lattes to smoothies, milkshakes, frappés and juices.

Choose the right hot cup construction

The best cup format depends on how drinks are being served, how long they are likely to be held and whether you want to provide sleeves separately.

• Single wall 12oz paper cups are a cost-conscious choice for high-volume hot drink service. Pair them with cardboard sleeves where extra hand comfort is needed.
• Double wall 12oz cups have a smooth insulated outer finish and are generally comfortable to hold without adding a separate sleeve.
• Ripple 12oz cups, sometimes called triple wall cups, have a textured outer layer that adds grip and heat protection. They are a popular pick for takeaway coffee, tea, hot chocolate and soup.

For offices, meeting rooms and hospitality areas, choosing one regular cup size can simplify ordering and make it easier for teams to refill cupboards. Cafés, bakeries, kiosks and food-to-go counters can use the same format for a consistent regular drink serve.

12oz cups for vending and automatic hot drink machines

This collection includes 12oz paper vending cups made for compatible automatic hot drink systems and cup-drop mechanisms. Selected 12oz vending cups have an 80mm diameter for larger drink selections.

Always check your machine requirements alongside the details of your current cups before ordering. Standard takeaway cups and vending cups are not always interchangeable, and cup diameter, stack format and machine specifications can affect whether a cup dispenses correctly.

Lids: check the rim diameter before ordering

Compatible options include 12oz / 16oz sip-through lids and selected moulded fibre lids. A lid is matched to the cup's rim diameter rather than its stated drink capacity, so check each product page when buying cups and lids separately.

This is especially important when ordering for vending equipment: some vending cups do not use the same lids as standard takeaway cups. Checking product-specific compatibility before placing a larger order helps avoid mismatched stock.

14oz clear cups for iced and chilled drinks

For cold drink menus, 14oz clear rPET cups and lids are a good fit for iced lattes, cold brew, iced matcha, smoothies, milkshakes, frappés, juices and other chilled drinks to go. The clear finish shows off layers, colourful syrups, ice, fruit blends and topped serves, which works well for juice bars, dessert counters and seasonal takeaway menus.

Where these cup sizes are commonly used

• Staff kitchens, reception areas and meeting rooms: 12oz cups for visitor drinks, workplace coffee stations and everyday hot beverages.
• Cafés and coffee shops: regular takeaway servings of coffee, tea, chai and hot chocolate.
• Vending sites: compatible 12oz paper cups for larger machine-served hot drinks.
• Catering and events: cups for conferences, markets, food festivals, mobile catering and temporary drink stations.
• Hotels, bakeries and kiosks: hot and cold takeaway drinks for hospitality and food-to-go service.
• Juice bars and dessert parlours: 14oz clear cups for chilled drinks and topped serves.

Ordering for regular replenishment

Buying cups in bulk cases can help keep cost per serve controlled and ensure your usual drink format is ready for busy periods. This is particularly helpful for regular café service, managed vending sites, office refreshment areas, event teams and food-to-go counters. When planning your order, confirm the drink type, cup wall construction, lid requirement and any machine compatibility first, then choose case quantities that fit your available storage and rate of use.