Insulated cups for hot drinks

Ripple Coffee Cups & Triple Wall Takeaway Cups

Keep your hot drink areas ready for busy service with ripple coffee cups and triple wall takeaway cups. This collection covers insulated paper cups in 8oz, 12oz and 16oz sizes for coffee, tea, hot chocolate and other drinks served to go. The 12oz size is a popular everyday choice for regular lattes, cappuccinos, teas and hot chocolate.

Choose from kraft brown, black and grey finishes, including everyday Go-Pak cups and compostable Edenware options. Most lines come in cases of 500 for straightforward replenishment in offices, cafés, hospitality venues, catering operations and self-serve drink areas. Compatible sip-through lids are available separately on many cup sizes, while selected smaller cup-and-lid packs offer a convenient option where available.

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Choosing insulated cups for busy hot drink service

Ripple wall cups have a corrugated outer layer that adds insulation and gives hands a more comfortable grip on hot drinks. Often called triple wall coffee cups, they can reduce the need for separate sleeves and are easy to keep on hand for meetings, counter service and drinks to take away. Use the guide below to compare sizes, finishes, lids and material options.

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FAQs

Which businesses are ripple takeaway coffee cups suitable for?

Ripple takeaway coffee cups are well suited to cafés, coffee shops, hotels, mobile caterers, event venues, offices and takeaway food businesses serving hot drinks on the go. Their insulated design makes them a practical choice when a separate cup sleeve is not required.

Can I buy compostable ripple cups from Business Beverages?

Yes. Business Beverages supplies Edenware compostable ripple takeaway coffee cups. They have a PLA lining and are certified to EN 13432 for industrial composting. Where available, they should be disposed of through an appropriate commercial composting service.

Can these ripple cups be used with coffee machines and self-service beverage areas?

Yes. Ripple cups are suitable for a range of hot drink serving environments, including office coffee machines, self-service refreshment points, catering areas and hospitality settings.

Are ripple coffee cups available to buy in bulk?

Yes. Business Beverages supplies many ripple takeaway coffee cups in cases of 500, suitable for cafés, offices, caterers, events and hospitality businesses requiring larger quantities of disposable cups.

Which sizes of ripple coffee cups are available?

Business Beverages supplies ripple coffee cups in popular 8oz, 12oz and 16oz sizes. The 8oz option suits smaller coffees, 12oz is commonly used for regular servings, and 16oz is suitable for larger hot drinks.

Are sleeves required for ripple-wall takeaway cups?

Generally, no. Ripple-wall cups have a textured outer layer that provides built-in insulation, so a separate cardboard sleeve is not normally needed. This can help speed up service and reduce additional packaging.

Are ripple cups considered triple-wall coffee cups?

Generally, yes. Ripple cups are typically a form of triple-wall coffee cup, made with an inner cup, an insulating middle layer and a textured outer layer. The rippled exterior helps provide a secure grip and added protection from heat.

What is a ripple-wall coffee cup?

Ripple coffee cups are paper hot-drink cups with a corrugated, textured outer layer. This insulated ripple wall helps protect hands from heat, making the cups more comfortable to hold when serving coffee, tea or hot chocolate.