Green Paper Cups in Sage, Leaf, Forest or Mint

Who orders green paper cups

Green tells customers something before they read a word, usually fresh, natural or outdoorsy. That makes it a natural fit for businesses selling smoothies, salads, plants or a day out in the countryside.

Golf clubs and bowls clubs often order green cups for the clubhouse and halfway hut. Garden centre cafés like them because the cup matches the planters and the signs around the shop floor.

• Juice and smoothie bars
• Vegan and plant-based cafés
• Garden centre coffee shops
• Golf, bowls and tennis clubs
• Pubs running St Patrick's Day nights

Picking the right green

Green covers a huge range, from the soft grey of sage to the deep tone of a racing green. The shade you pick changes the feel of the whole cup, so it is worth thinking about where it will be used.

A Pantone reference from your brand guide gives us the clearest target. Without one, describe the green or send a photo and we will match it on your proof.

Greens shift a lot under shop lighting. A sage that looks soft by a window can look grey under warm bulbs, so think about where the cups will sit before you settle on a shade.

Green does not have to mean an eco claim

Many customers choose green because it looks fresh, not because they want to make an environmental statement. The colour of the ink does not change what the cup is made from.

If recycling matters to your customers, ask for one of our recyclable lining options, which are available on request. Our page on recyclable paper cups for cafés explains how they differ from a standard cup.

Keep the wording on the cup honest. Words like natural or fresh are fine for describing your drinks, but avoid printing claims about the cup that you cannot back up.

Sizes for green cups

Smoothie and juice bars tend to use the bigger sizes, so 16oz (455ml) and 20oz (568ml) are the most common green cup orders. Coffee shops stick to 8oz at 227ml and 12oz at 341ml.

Golf club bars often want a 12oz cup that can take tea, coffee or a soft drink, so one design covers the whole menu. We print 2oz to 20oz and can quote other sizes on request.

For a large green smoothie, our 20oz paper cups for big drinks give the most room for a logo and a short menu line. Customers tend to keep a big cup in hand longer, so the branding gets seen.

Single, double or ripple wall

Cold drinks such as juices and iced tea are fine in single wall cups. If the cup will sweat in the heat, a single wall cup with a sleeve or a cup holder is easier to grip.

Double wall is the comfortable choice for hot drinks and gives a smooth surface for a leaf pattern or detailed artwork. Ripple wall in a deep green looks earthy and textured, and it is a good fit for a garden centre café.

Double wall cups also cut down on the need for sleeves, which means one less item to order and store. For a small kiosk with little shelf space, that can be a real help.

Leaf patterns and green artwork

A full green wrap is bold and simple. A white cup with a green leaf pattern, or a green panel holding your logo, feels lighter and works well when your shop is already full of colour.

If you want help with the layout, our designers will put your logo onto the cup for free. You can upload files and try ideas using our online tool to design your cups.

1. Decide on a solid green wrap, a panel or a pattern
2. Send your Pantone reference or a photo of the shade
3. Upload your logo as AI, PDF, EPS, SVG, PNG or JPG
4. Choose white or black text for the best contrast
5. Check the free proof and approve it

Matching lids, sleeves and carriers

Black lids give green cups a smart, grown-up look, while white lids feel fresher and lighter. Clear dome lids suit smoothies topped with fruit or seeds.

Juice bars selling to groups should think about how drinks leave the shop. A printed carrier for takeaway drinks keeps four large green cups upright on the walk back to the office.

Green cups for St Patrick's Day

Pubs and bars often order a short run of green cups for St Patrick's Day events and outdoor bars. A shamrock or a simple Irish green band with your pub name works well.

Keep the date off the cup if you want to use leftover stock for other events. A green cup with only your name on it can carry on through the spring and summer.

Production takes 4 to 6 working days after proof approval, so plan your order a couple of weeks ahead.

Green cups for clubs and outdoor venues

Sports clubs with green colours use cups at the bar, in the tea room and at open days. Your crest and club name on one side, with a sponsor on the other, gives members something familiar to hold.

Outdoor venues such as farm parks and garden attractions use green cups that blend in with the setting. Pairing them with the same green on your menus and signs makes a small café feel well put together.

Tea rooms at clubs often serve drinks on a tray to tables outside. Sturdy holders for hot paper cups make that easier for volunteers and older members.

Common mistakes with green cups

Green is a friendly colour to print, but a few small choices can make the finished cup look flat. Check these points before approving your proof.

If you are unsure between two greens, ask us to put both on the proof. You can compare them side by side before deciding.

• Pairing a mid green with a mid grey text colour
• Mixing lime and forest green in the same design
• Printing environmental claims about the cup itself
• Picking a pale mint that looks almost white on screen
• Forgetting lids for smoothies that will travel

Price, delivery and returns

Green paper cups start from £0.25 per cup and your written quote confirms the price for your order. Your green cups travel by tracked delivery in 2 to 3 working days, free anywhere in the UK.

Report any misprints or damage within 10 days, with photos, and we will reprint or refund. When you are ready, start your green cup order and tell us the shade you want.