Paper Coffee Cups: Kraft vs White vs Printed Compared
Paper coffee cups come in three looks at Packery: brown kraft, plain white and multi-colour art print. The printed single wall cups run from $0.06 each (6oz) to $0.12 each (16oz), the white cups from $0.06 to $0.25 each, and the 12oz kraft cup is $0.16 each, all sold by the carton.
Key takeaways
- Kraft: one option, the 12oz PLA-lined paper cup in brown, $159.57 per carton of 1000 ($0.16 each), available for custom print.
- White: aqueous-coated paper cups in 6oz, 8oz, 12oz and 16oz, single wall and double wall, all available for custom print.
- Art print: multi-colour aqueous-coated paper cups in 6oz, 8oz, 12oz and 16oz, ready to use without your own branding.
- Single wall cups come in cartons of 1000; double wall cups come in cartons of 500.
- No minimum order, prices include GST, and every product page shows the carton price and price per item.
How do kraft, white and printed paper cups look on the counter?
Kraft cups are brown, white cups are plain white, and art print cups carry a multi-colour printed design. Match the style to your fit-out and branding plans.
Kraft (brown). The 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) is a PLA-lined paper cup with a brown finish. It suits venues with timber, natural or earthy interiors, and it is listed as available for custom print, so you can add your logo.
White. White aqueous-coated paper cups are the plain canvas of the range. Every white cup here is listed as available for custom print, which makes white the natural base for your own logo.
Art print (multi-colour). Art print cups arrive already printed with a multi-colour design. They give a finished look without any artwork from you, which suits a new café, a market stall or a food truck.
What sizes and prices does each style come in?
Every style is sold by the carton, and each product page shows the carton price and the price per item. The table below lists the paper coffee cups in this guide with the carton quantity and prices exactly as shown on the site.
| Product | Size / material | Colour | Carton qty | Carton price | Price per cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) | 12oz, Paper + PLA Coated | Brown | 1000 | $159.57 | $0.16 |
| 6oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White SW 80mm (Carton of 1000) | 6oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | White | 1000 | $59.26 | $0.06 |
| 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White DW (Carton of 500) | 8oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | White | 500 | $96.76 | $0.19 |
| 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White SW (Carton of 1000) | 12oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | White | 1000 | $160.48 | $0.16 |
| 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White DW (Carton of 500) | 12oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | White | 500 | $123.90 | $0.25 |
| 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White DW (Carton of 500) | 16oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | White | 500 | $82.79 | $0.17 |
| 6oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 80mm (Carton of 1000) | 6oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | Multi | 1000 | $62.13 | $0.06 |
| 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print (Carton of 1000) | 8oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | Multi | 1000 | $74.38 | $0.07 |
| 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) | 12oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | Multi | 1000 | $99.03 | $0.10 |
| 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 500) | 12oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | Multi | 500 | $66.72 | $0.13 |
| 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print (Carton of 1000) | 16oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | Multi | 1000 | $116.28 | $0.12 |
| 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print (Carton of 500) | 16oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | Multi | 500 | $86.53 | $0.17 |
Kraft is only listed in 12oz, so if you need a 6oz, 8oz or 16oz cup, white or art print is the way to go.
Single wall or double wall: which carton should I order?
Single wall (SW) cups come in cartons of 1000 and double wall (DW) cups come in cartons of 500. A double wall cup has a second layer of paper, so compare the price per cup in the table rather than the carton price when you weigh the two.
In white, single wall is listed in 6oz and 12oz, and double wall in 8oz, 12oz and 16oz. In art print, both single wall and double wall are listed across 8oz, 12oz and 16oz, with a single wall 6oz as well. The kraft cup is single wall only.
Some names include a rim size, such as 80mm on the 6oz cups and 90mm on several 12oz cups. Check that number against the lid you plan to use; our guide to takeaway coffee cup lids covers how to match lids to cups.
Can I put my logo on a paper coffee cup?
Yes. Custom printing with your logo is available on selected products, and in this range that includes the kraft cup, every white cup, and the 6oz single wall and 12oz double wall art print cups. See custom print for how it works.
White puts your logo on a plain background; kraft gives a brown base for a more natural look.
Which one should I buy?
Choose by look first, then by size and wall type for your menu.
- Café with a natural or timber fit-out: the 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) for your standard takeaway coffee, with your logo added through custom print if you want it.
- Café building its own brand: the 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White SW (Carton of 1000) as the everyday cup, and the 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White DW (Carton of 500) for large serves.
- Espresso bars and small serves: the 6oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White SW 80mm (Carton of 1000) at $0.06 each for piccolos and short blacks.
- New venue, market stall or food truck that wants a printed look straight away: the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print (Carton of 1000) at $0.07 each, stepping up to the 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 500) at $0.13 each.
- Caterers and offices doing large coffee runs: the 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print (Carton of 500) at $0.17 each.
If you are still weighing cup types beyond paper finish, read our guide to choosing a takeaway coffee cup, or browse the full coffee cups range.
How do I order paper coffee cups?
There is no minimum order, and you can order a single carton of any cup above through quick order. Delivery is $35 flat to metro areas (free on orders over $750) and $75 flat to regional areas (free over $1,000), taking 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional. All orders are prepaid online and prices include GST. Unopened full cartons can be returned within 14 days of delivery (customer pays return freight), and damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free.
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