There’s nothing like a fresh cup of coffee to start the day, am I right? As most of us don’t have the time to drink it casually in our homes, coffee shops have found a solution to provide us with our caffeine fix on the go. And that solution is called a disposable coffee cup.
While on the surface, all disposable coffee cups look the same, they aren’t exactly created equal. So, if you’re running a cafe, the main question on your mind is what is the best type of disposable coffee cup for your business? To help you properly answer it for yourself, here are a few helpful tips.
To Make Customers Happy Look for Good Insulation
If you’ve ever got your hand burned by a hot cup of coffee you know how painful it is. And you don’t want your customers to get burned ever, as there’s a high chance they won’t return a second time. With that being said, it’s important to choose disposable coffee cups with good insulation, like for instance polyethylene (PE) or polylactide (PLA) coating. Both types of poly-coated cups are great for keeping both hot and cold drinks alike, the only difference is that PE degrades over a long period of time, whereas PLA is a more eco-friendly alternative. Speaking of which…
To Help the Environment Opt for Eco-friendly Alternatives
Surprisingly, takeaway coffee cups can be made of materials other than plastic or Styrofoam which are harmful to the environment. Today, there’s a lot of eco-friendly coffee cups to choose from. Recyclable plastic coffee cups are one such choice, but if you want to take it even further – there are biodegradable and compostable alternatives as well. Biodegradable means that the coffee cup is made of paper that can break down naturally, without contributing to pollution. On the other hand, compostable paper cups will not only break down naturally but also provide the soil with nutrients in the process. Besides coffee cups, there’s also a range of bio-degradable and compostable coffee stirrers made of bamboo, and eco-friendly cup lids made of bio-plastics.
To Promote Your Business Choose a Unique Design
Takeaway coffee cups are a unique opportunity to promote your business. Just think about it, a customer holding one of your cups is essentially a free walking advertisement. With that being said, choosing a design that will make your brand distinguishable is of great importance. Cups with your logo, vibrant colours, or catchphrases, will make you stand out from the sea of white cups. If you support the environment, adding a green product stamp will let potential eco-conscious customers know you run a green business.
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