What’s the Most Fitting Coffee Cup for To-Go Orders?

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Search ‘images of people walking and drinking coffee on the sidewalk or a local coffee shop near me’ and you’ll notice that interesting coffee cup in their hands. 

Some are simple paper cups. Others are stylised ones meant for the brew of your choice with that signature lid that pops up to let you sip. 

Like coffee, coffee cups come in a variety. It’s interesting to learn about them because they have their purposes to fulfill…for you of course. 

This post can help you learn about them.

Coffee Cups: Which One Do I Need for to-Go Orders?

You might have a long walk down the sidewalk to meet your mates or maybe your fiance is waiting for you outside the coffee shop in Salford you visit often. Depending on the commute, you can choose the type of coffee cup. 

On the other hand, you might have sensitive skin and cannot bear that hot cup in one hand for long. Well, there are specially-made coffee cups for that too. 

Let’s learn about them below:

• The Humble Paper Cup

Speaking of paper cups, they’re probably the easiest to manage or handle. However, there is more to these cups than what meets the eye.

You see they are possibly the ‘best’ cups if you are concerned about the environment. If you are an environmentalist or someone who simply cares for the environment, then choosing a paper cup shows (and sets an example) how responsible you are.

Here are their pros:

• Lightweight for you to carry and take a sip from
• Is relatively inexpensive
• Come in small to large sizes
• Easily disposable
• Come in different variations 

• The Durable Plastic Cups

Whenever you see that ad for iced coffee mocha coffee or maybe Bobba tea, a plastic cup comes up front.

And it’s fun to watch the stirring of ice and coffee into a cup-sized whirlpool.;

Plastic cups are favoured by many over paper-made classic coffee cups because of how durable they are but are versatile at the same time. If you want to sip on your favourite coffee while commuting for a long duration, you should choose a plastic cup.

And that’s because they are:

• Extremely versatile to use
• Durable and sturdy (you won’t have to worry about dropping the cup and spilling coffee if the lid’s tight enough)
• Usable for one time and, thus, saves you the hassle of cleaning and storing them. 
• Lightweight like paper cups.

• How about the Hot and Cold Cups?

This is important. 

You see coffee is served hot because that’s how people have been expecting it for ages.

But cold coffee or iced coffee is a competitor of hot coffee. It is one of the most popular coffee items people ask for almost on a regular basis.

What’s the best cup for serving hot and cold coffee then? A cup with simulation.

These cups, due to their simulation properties, come in slightly larger sizes than your regular paper cup or a plastic cup. The cup might appear a little ‘thick’ due to the insulation.

However, they save your fingers and your palms from the burning fee of hot coffee or the chill of that iced cappuccino you have with your friends every Saturday.

Pros of these cups include:

• Give you a comfortable experience either with hot coffee or cold coffee

• Dispose of the non-reusable cups for quick use and no cleaning trouble

• Although thick, modern cups are made lightweight

• Try the Double-Walled Coffee Cups

If you search for a coffee shop near my location and you expect coffee makers to suggest you a cup that’s spill-proof because you are going to hop in the vehicle, then you might get double-walled coffee cups. 

They are a variant of the standard paper cups. Speak of the design and you can find them aimed at preventing paper cup accidents.

Commonly, your paper cups can break and tear in the middle of nowhere. Preventing all that coffee from spilling is not possible instantly.

But double-walled cups come with another layer of thick cardboard and filter and help absorb your coffee in case the paper cup breaks. It buys you time to manage the situation and save your coffee by pouring it into another cup.

You know the pros:

• Helps prevent coffee spillage
• Keeps your hands dry
• Are not expensive
• Can help as partial insulation to save your hand from hot or cold temperatures
• A good option for busy commuters

• Good Looking but Functional Ripple Coffee Cups

This is a stronger version of the double-walled coffee cups. Add the ripples and you get stronger and better coffee cups.

There’s something more though!

How about getting a lightweight, spill-proof, sturdy coffee cup with good insulation properties?

With the ripple cup, you get the benefit of insulation from the hot and cold coffee cups. At the same time, you get the lightweight and spill-proof protection of the double-walled coffee cups.

Okay! The ripples have another perk we want to pay attention to. Its design helps you get a good grip on the cup. Result: You have lesser risks of having the cups slip from your hands on a busy commute or inside the tube.

So, the obvious reasons for the ripple cups are:

• Ripples that make the cup grippy
• Lightweight cup with protection from spillage
• Keep your coffee hot or cold for long 
• They look good and are easy to recycle

To Conclude

Cups might be different. But the coffee in it must be worth every penny. We are a coffee shop in Salford known as Cult Coffee Shop. We are particularly known for brewing speciality coffee in the UK. We use the famous ‘Salford Roasters’ to bring you an authentic coffee experience.