Compostable Coffee Cups Brisbane: What Cafés Should Stock

If you are searching for compostable coffee cups in Brisbane, check the product name first: none of the hot cups in Packery's current coffee cup range is named "Compostable". The range is aqueous-coated paper cups plus one PLA-lined kraft cup, in 6oz, 8oz, 12oz and 16oz, sold by the carton with delivery to capital cities in 3–5 business days.

Key takeaways

• Packery's coffee cups are aqueous-coated paper (single wall and double wall) and one PLA-lined kraft paper cup. None is sold as compostable, so this guide does not call them that.
• The four sizes are 6oz, 8oz, 12oz and 16oz. Single wall 6oz cups start at $0.06 each.
• Lids: use the rim size in the product name (80mm or 90mm), or choose an 8oz cup labelled "One Lid Fits All".
• Delivery is 3–5 business days to capital cities. Delivery: a flat fee by postcode, free over a set order amount (see shipping). There is no minimum order.
• Every product page shows the carton price and price per item.

Are Packery's coffee cups compostable?

No cup in this range has "Compostable" in its product name, so we don't describe any of them as compostable. What we can tell you is the material of each cup. Most are paper with an aqueous coating. The 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) is paper with a PLA lining.

An aqueous coating is a water-based barrier applied to the paper. PLA is a plant-based polymer used as a lining. If your café has a waste contractor or a customer-facing sustainability message, ask your contractor which cup materials they accept before you change your menu board. If a compostable claim matters to your customers, see our guide to compostable coffee cups in Australia.

What sizes should a Brisbane café stock?

Most cafés need two or three sizes: a small for piccolos and short blacks, a regular, and a large. The range covers all four common sizes.

• 6oz for piccolos, macchiatos and kids' drinks. The 6oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 80mm (Carton of 1000) is $0.07 each.
• 8oz for the standard flat white or cappuccino. The 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print (Carton of 1000) is $0.08 each.
• 12oz for the "large" on most menus. The 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) is $0.14 each.
• 16oz for oversized lattes and chai. The 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print (Carton of 500) is $0.25 each.

If you only have shelf room for two sizes, 8oz and 12oz usually cover the regular and large orders.

Single wall or double wall: which do I need?

Like for like, single wall cups cost less per item: the 12oz art print is $0.10 single wall against $0.13 double wall, and the 16oz is $0.12 single wall against $0.17 double wall. Double wall cups have a second paper layer. Compare the per-item prices below and decide whether the extra layer is worth it for your venue.

Double wall cartons hold 500 cups. Single wall cartons hold 1000 cups, so check your storage space before you order.

Which lids fit these cups?

Match the lid to the rim size given in the cup's name. Cups labelled 80mm take an 80mm lid. Cups labelled 90mm take a 90mm lid. Two 8oz cups are named "One Lid Fits All": the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print One Lid Fits All (Carton of 500) and the 8oz single wall version.

When the cup name doesn't give a rim size, check the product page before ordering lids. Our takeaway coffee cup lids guide covers lid styles and how to match them to cups.

Which one should I buy?

Choose by venue type and how your drinks leave the counter.

• Busy espresso bar with a small-cup trade: stock the 6oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White SW 80mm (Carton of 1000) at $0.07 each next to the 8oz art print single wall at $0.07 each.
• Café that wants a printed brand: the white cups and the kraft cup can be custom printed with your logo. The 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White DW (Carton of 500) is $0.21 each. See custom print for details.
• Venue that prefers a brown kraft look: the 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) is $0.14 each and comes with a PLA lining.
• Café that wants a double wall large at a lower per-item price: the 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 500) is $0.14 each.
• Office runs and multi-drink orders: add the Coffee Cups – 4 Egg Board Carry Tray (Carton of 300), made from recycled paper, at $0.15 each.

How does ordering and delivery to Brisbane work?

Brisbane is a capital city, so delivery takes 3–5 business days. Freight depends on whether your delivery postcode is metro or regional. There is no minimum order.

All orders are prepaid online. Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free; unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost). Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free. To restock in a few clicks, use quick order or browse the full coffee cups range.

See also: coffee cups with lids: which lid fits which cup size, priced per cup + lid.

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