Compostable Portion Cups & Lids

Made from plant-based molded fiber and PLA, our portion cups & lids are produced for cafés, restaurants, and B2B coffee programs. Stocked sizes include 1 oz, 2 oz, 4 oz, 3 oz, and 16 oz.

What sets our portion cups & lids apart

True PLA lining (no PE). Hot drinks stay leak-free for hours, but the entire cup composts as a single unit — no mixed-material headache for the consumer.
Hot-drink rated to 85°C. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate hold without softening or warping.
Lid compatibility tested. Cup rims match standard 8/10/12/16/20/22 oz lid bases, including our PLA-lid range.
Sustainable kraft + tree-free options. FSC-certified kraft and tree-free pulp options for brands that want to telegraph the material story.

Specifications and material breakdown

Stocked sizes: 1 oz, 2 oz, 4 oz, 3 oz, and 16 oz
Material: Kraft or tree-free paperboard with PLA bioplastic interior lining
Hot-fill rating: Up to ~85°C (hot coffee, tea, soup)
Lid compatibility: Standard lid sizes 8/10/12/16/20/22 oz
Stack tolerance: Designed for cup-dispenser tubes
Print: Full-color flexo on outer surface; food-safe inks
MOQ: Stock cases; OEM printed runs from 5,000 units

Who buys our portion cups & lids

Independent cafés

Daily-use disposable cups, often with branded prints. We run printed orders from 5,000 units, with art-file proofs before production.

Coffee shop chains

Bulk SKUs across multiple locations, often coordinated with national distributors. Container-load capacity for chains with 50+ outlets.

Quick-service restaurants

Drink delivery and takeout volume. Often mixed with cold-cup orders for combo programs.

Catering & events

Single-event branded runs. Digital printing handles short-run, multi-design events without flexo plate costs.

Certifications and compliance

Every SKU on this page is BPI (US), EN 13432 (EU), and ASTM D6400 certified for industrial composting. Material formulations use only plant-derived feedstocks — no PFAS, no oxo-degradables, no fossil-plastic intermediates. Our certificate trail back-references the same factory the products ship from, so procurement and compliance teams can verify chain-of-custody from compounding through finished goods.

Related ranges and sub-categories

This is one branch of the broader Food Containers range. Other related sub-categories:

OEM, private label, and bulk orders

Stock SKUs ship by the case from finished-goods inventory; printed and OEM runs go through art-file proofing, plate or digital setup, and quality control before release. Standard MOQ is around 5,000 units for printed orders, with cost efficiency improving steeply at 10,000+ units and full-pallet or container volumes. Lead time is typically 4–6 weeks after artwork approval, plus ocean freight for international shipments.

Frequently asked questions about portion cups & lids

Are these cups PLA-lined or PE-lined?

Always PLA-lined. No PE. The lining and the paperboard both compost in industrial facilities — no mixed-material disposal.

Can I microwave them?

No — PLA softens above ~110°F. For microwave-safe foodservice items, see our fiber bowls range.

Hot-fill safe?

Yes, rated to ~85°C (185°F) — hot coffee, tea, soup all hold without softening or warping for typical service durations.

Do you offer custom printing?

Yes — full-color flexo for high-volume branded orders (5,000+ units), digital printing for short-run or seasonal artwork.

What lid sizes do you stock?

Matched lids in 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, and 22 oz to fit our cup range; see our compostable coffee cup lids.

Are they curbside compostable?

Industrial composting only. Most municipal organics programs accept BPI-certified items; check your local program for specifics.

For OEM specs, MOQs, lead times, and bulk pricing, visit our wholesale page. Or browse our full product catalog for related items. You can also contact our team directly with sample requests or a custom-quote brief.