
Christmas Cups Buying Guide: Choose the Right Cup for Every Drink
, 7 min reading time

, 7 min reading time
Choosing Christmas cups is easier when the packaging decision starts with the drink, not the artwork. The right cup must suit the serving temperature, portion size, toppings, closure, and service format while still supporting a clear holiday look. This guide compares the new OneStop seasonal options by material, capacity, shape, design, and use case so beverage shops and restaurant buyers can build a practical Christmas menu.
Material is the first filter because a cup designed for an iced fruit tea should not be treated as interchangeable with one intended for hot coffee. The current range includes PP injection cups for cold beverages, double-wall paper cups for hot drinks, and PET novelty containers for cold seasonal specials.
The new OneStop PP injection cups use in-mold labeling (IML) and come in cases containing five assorted Christmas designs. Flat-bottom versions are available in 500 mL / 16 oz and 700 mL / 24 oz, while stemmed goblet versions come in 520 mL / 18 oz and 650 mL / 22 oz. All four formats are listed with a 90 mm top diameter and 500 cups per case.
These cups suit milk tea, fruit tea, iced tea, and other cold seasonal drinks. Flat-bottom cups fit familiar counter and pickup workflows, while the goblet silhouette gives limited drinks a more distinctive presentation. Check cup-holder fit, shelf space, and bag stability before ordering either format.
For hot coffee, tea, cocoa, and winter specials, the seasonal lineup includes 360 mL / 12 oz and 500 mL / 16 oz double-wall paper cups. Both sizes have a 90 mm top diameter, five assorted Christmas designs, and a case pack of 500.
The two capacities can support a simple hot-drink menu: 12 oz for a smaller serving and 16 oz for a larger drink. Test each beverage at its actual serving temperature, including the lid, pickup wait, and carrying time.
Clear PET shapes put more emphasis on the drink itself. The listed novelty options include a 500 mL / 16 oz gingerbread-man cup with a 38 mm mouth, a 400 mL Christmas-tree bottle with a 38 mm mouth, and 500 mL / 16 oz Christmas-tree and sitting-bear bottles with 53 mm mouths. The gingerbread format is packed 100 per case; the tree and bear formats are packed 200 per case.
These containers work best for cold drinks that benefit from a recognizable silhouette and visible color layers. For pearls, jelly, fruit pieces, or foam, confirm that the mouth opening, closure, and drinking method support the complete recipe.
Capacity should follow the recipe rather than a general preference for a larger cup. Prepare the finished drink in its intended container, then check ice displacement, topping volume, foam, closure space, and headroom.
|
Material and format |
Listed capacities |
Opening |
Designs or shape |
Case pack |
Best starting use |
|
PP injection, flat bottom |
500 mL / 16 oz; 700 mL / 24 oz |
90 mm |
Five assorted IML Christmas designs |
500 |
Regular cold-drink service |
|
PP injection, stemmed goblet |
520 mL / 18 oz; 650 mL / 22 oz |
90 mm |
Five assorted IML Christmas designs |
500 |
Premium or photo-focused cold specials |
|
Double-wall paper hot cup |
360 mL / 12 oz; 500 mL / 16 oz |
90 mm |
Five assorted Christmas designs |
500 |
Coffee, tea, cocoa, and hot seasonal drinks |
|
PET gingerbread-man cup |
500 mL / 16 oz |
38 mm |
Gingerbread-man silhouette |
100 |
Cold limited-edition drinks |
|
PET Christmas-tree bottle |
400 mL; 500 mL / 16 oz |
38 mm; 53 mm |
Christmas-tree silhouette |
200 |
Clear, colorful cold beverages |
|
PET sitting-bear bottle |
500 mL / 16 oz |
53 mm |
Sitting-bear silhouette |
200 |
Novelty cold drinks and events |
For an existing 16 oz or 24 oz cold menu, flat-bottom PP cups may require fewer workflow changes. A goblet or novelty bottle is better suited to giving one signature drink a distinct identity.
Visual impact can come from artwork or from the container silhouette. Printed PP and paper cups are easy to use across several menu items because one case contains five assorted designs.
Do not assume that each design appears in equal quantities unless the case assortment has been confirmed. If photography, store displays, or a promotion depends on a specific pattern, ask about the assortment before planning the campaign.
Novelty PET formats make the shape itself the feature. They work well for one hero drink but may need more careful storage, filling, and transport testing. Use the real container for photography so the drink color and garnishes remain visible.
Choose a format close to the shop’s current size and workflow. Flat-bottom PP cups or double-wall paper cups are the most straightforward starting points for familiar cold- or hot-drink routines.
Use a goblet or shaped PET container when the package is part of the product concept. Test how quickly staff can fill, close, label, and hand off the drink.
Prioritize stability over appearance alone. Test the filled cup with its toppings in the intended carrier or bag for the typical pickup or delivery time.
Many cups in the Christmas range feature a 90 mm top diameter, which helps narrow down potential lid options. Red and green 90 mm PP lids with attached stoppers are also available for a coordinated seasonal presentation. For a secure and reliable fit, select lids according to the cup’s complete specifications, including rim shape, material, and closure design.
PET novelty containers have 38 mm or 53 mm openings and require closures designed for the specific model. Before launch, test every proposed cup-and-lid combination with the finished drink, checking closure security, straw access, tilting, and short-distance transport.
The printed PP and paper cups are listed at 500 per case, shaped PET containers at 100 or 200 per case, and 90 mm PP lids at 1,000 per case. Calculate cups and closures separately using expected sales by size, then allow for testing, training, photography, and display use. Plan around the five-design assortment as a whole unless individual quantities are confirmed.
Before placing an order, confirm:
The drink will be served hot or cold.
The capacity matches the finished recipe, including ice and toppings.
The cup shape works with current holders, shelves, bags, and carriers.
The exact cup-and-lid pairing has been tested with the finished drink.
Straw or sip openings accommodate pearls, jelly, foam, or fruit pieces.
The assorted artwork or novelty shape supports the planned promotion.
Case quantities fit the sales forecast and available storage space.
Staff can fill, close, label, and hand off the package consistently.