Iced Coffee Takeaway Cups and Lids: What to Order

For iced coffee takeaway, choose the cup first, then the lid. Clear PLA cups show off the layers of an iced latte, the aqueous coated paper cups come in colours, and the bamboo cup is brown. For the lid, use a dome when the coffee is topped with cream or ice-cream, a flat lid for plain iced coffee with no topping, and a straw-free lid when customers sip straight from the cup. Check that the lid's size matches your cup's rim diameter before you order.

Key takeaways

• Clear PLA cups come in 400ml, 500ml and 600ml; aqueous coated paper cold cups in 12oz, 16oz, 22oz and 24oz; and a BioPBS coated bamboo cup in 16oz.
• Dome lids suit iced coffee with whipped cream or a scoop of ice-cream on top. Packery stocks a sugarcane 90mm dome lid in white or natural, plus a PET dome lid with an X slot that fits 98mm cups.
• The sugarcane 90mm flat lid suits plain iced coffee, iced latte and cold brew with no topping.
• The PET straw-free 90mm lid is for drinks customers sip rather than drink through a straw.
• Lid fit depends on rim diameter, not cup volume. Check the rim size on the cup's product page, or ask us before you order.
• All lids are sold by the carton, and each product page shows the carton price and price per item.

Which takeaway cup should I use for iced coffee?

Pick the material by how you want the drink to look and whether you want your logo on it.

• Clear PLA: 400ml ($183.68 per carton of 1000, $0.18 each), 500ml ($218.67 per carton of 1000, $0.22 each) and 600ml ($255.30 per carton of 1000, $0.26 each). The 500ml and 600ml cups can be custom printed with your logo.
• Aqueous coated paper: 12oz ($115.73 per carton of 1000, $0.12 each), 16oz ($125.18 per carton of 1000, $0.13 each), 22oz ($152.45 per carton of 1000, $0.15 each) and 24oz ($91.57 per carton of 500, $0.18 each).
• Bamboo fibre with BioPBS coating: the 16oz bamboo cold cup is brown, $146.00 per carton of 1000, or $0.15 each, and can be custom printed.

For a full side-by-side of the cups, see our guide to iced coffee cups in clear PLA, paper and bamboo.

Which lid do I need for iced coffee with cream or ice-cream?

Use a dome lid. A dome sits higher above the rim than a flat lid, so whipped cream, a scoop of ice-cream or a drizzle of syrup stays under the lid instead of being squashed.

Packery has two sugarcane dome options and one PET option:

• 90mm Bagasse Cold Cups – White Lid Dome Lid (Carton of 1000) measures 90x37.9mm and is white. It is $89.82 per carton, or $0.09 each.
• 90mm Bagasse Cold Cups – Natural Lid Dome Lid (Carton of 1000) is the same 90x37.9mm size in a natural colour, also $76.95 per carton, or $0.08 each.
• 98mm PET Cold Cups – Dome Lid X Slot Fits (Carton of 1000) is a clear PET dome lid that fits 98mm cups. It (see the product page for the current price).

Choose white for a clean look or natural to match kraft or brown cups. The PET dome lid is clear, which lets customers see the topping through the lid.

Should I use a flat lid or a dome lid for plain iced coffee?

For plain iced coffee, iced latte or cold brew with no topping, a flat lid is usually enough. It takes less height in a bag or carry tray and stacks neatly behind the counter.

The 90mm Bagasse Cold Cups – White Lid Flat Lid (Carton of 1000) is made from sugarcane and measures 90x10.2mm. It (see the product page for the current price). If you plan to serve it with a straw, check the product page for a straw opening or ask us first.

When does a straw-free lid make sense?

A straw-free lid makes sense when customers drink straight from the cup, such as an iced long black, iced latte or cold brew without toppings. It removes the need to hand out a straw with every drink.

The 90mm PET Cold Cups – Straw Free Lid (Carton of 1000) is clear PET, sized at 90mm, and sold at $50.77 per carton, or $0.05 each. It is not a good match for drinks with ice-cream or cream on top, because those need the extra height of a dome.

If some customers still ask for a straw, keep a carton of straws under the counter for those orders.

How do I make sure the lid fits my cup?

Match the lid's rim size to the cup's rim diameter. Cup volume (12oz, 16oz, 22oz) does not tell you the rim size, and two cups with the same volume can have different rims.

Here is how to check before ordering:

1. Open the cup's product page and look for its rim diameter.

2. Compare it with the lid's size. The 90mm lids above are 90mm; the PET dome lid with X slot fits 98mm cups.

3. If the cup page does not list a rim diameter, or you are unsure, ask us with the cup and lid you are considering before you order.

A lid that is slightly too large or too small will not seal properly on the rim.

Iced coffee lid comparison

Which one should I buy?

Start with the drinks on your menu, then pick the lid that suits each one:

• Café with iced coffee topped with cream or ice-cream, using 90mm cups: the 90mm Bagasse Cold Cups – White Lid Dome Lid (Carton of 1000), or the natural version if your cups and branding lean towards brown and kraft tones.
• Café serving plain iced latte and cold brew, using 90mm cups: the 90mm Bagasse Cold Cups – White Lid Flat Lid (Carton of 1000). Pair it with the white dome lid if you also sell topped drinks, so both lids look the same on the counter.
• Coffee cart or kiosk where customers sip on the go, using 90mm cups: the 90mm PET Cold Cups – Straw Free Lid (Carton of 1000), which keeps straws out of the routine for plain iced coffee.
• Venue using 98mm cups that wants customers to see the topping: the 98mm PET Cold Cups – Dome Lid X Slot Fits (Carton of 1000), a clear dome with an X slot for a straw.

Whichever lid you choose, confirm the rim diameter of your cup first. For per-item pricing across the range, read wholesale cold cups and lids. You can browse every cup and lid in the cold cups range.

Ordering iced coffee lids

There is no minimum order, so you can buy a single carton of each lid to try them. Delivery is a flat fee set by your postcode, and free once an order passes a set amount; checkout shows the exact cost, and today's rates are on the shipping page. Delivery takes 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional. 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). If you already know the lids you want, add them by the carton on the quick order page.

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