Bagasse Cups and Cup Lids: A Sourcing Guide for Foodservice and Takeaway Buyers

Published: October 20, 2026 | By Zhong Xin Ecoware Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Bagasse Cups, Cup Lids and Cup Holders: A Sourcing Guide for Foodservice and Takeaway Buyers

Cups are one of the most under-discussed items in a molded fiber tableware range. Buyers treat a cup as a simple thing, but the specification actually changes a lot between a 1-ounce sauce pot, an 8-ounce drink cup and a 16-ounce soup cup — and most of it is in the rim, the wall height, the unit weight and the packing, not in the word "cup". This guide explains the cup range, what each format is for, which lid or holder fits, and what to check before you place a bulk order.

Quick Summary: Bagasse Cups in One Page

• The range: sauce cups (1–7 oz), drink cups (8–16 oz), soup cups (12–16 oz and 400 ml), ice cream cups and drink cup holders.
• The spec that matters: mouth diameter, wall height and unit weight — a 2 oz cup and a 16 oz cup are different items, not different sizes of the same thing.
• Lids: matched by item, in pulp or PET; a lid is not universal, so confirm it against the exact cup code.
• Cup holders: recycled-paper 1-hole, 2-hole and 4-hole carriers for drinks-to-go.
• Documents: food-contact statement, compostability listing and any coating declaration, per item.

The Cup Range at a Glance

Reference specifications from the Zhong Xin product range. Values are as listed on the product data; confirm current dimensions, weights and packing with your quotation.

Which Cup Fits Which Job

Sauce and condiment cups (1–7 oz)

1 oz and 2 oz cups are for individual sauce portions, dips and dressings served with a meal; 4 oz and 7 oz cups step up to salsa, coleslaw and side servings. These are light items (2–7 g) and pack densely — 2,000 pieces per carton for the smaller sizes — so freight per piece stays low even at modest order volume.

Drink cups (8–16 oz)

8 oz works for small cold drinks and water service; 12 oz and 16 oz cover the standard takeaway drink. The wall is taller here, which is why the unit weight rises and the case count drops. Confirm whether the drink is hot or cold, and whether a lid is needed, before committing to a size.

Soup cups (12 oz, 16 oz, 400 ml)

The soup cup has a wide, shallow mouth (125–128 mm) for easy filling and eating rather than drinking, and is matched to a dedicated lid. Ask for the heat tolerance if the soup is served hot and the cup may be handled immediately after filling.

Ice cream cup

The ice cream cup (Ø100 × 90 mm) is a deeper format sized for frozen desserts; confirm the moisture resistance for condensation in freezers and counter display.

Lids and Cup Holders

Lids are matched, not universal

A lid only fits the cup code it is made for. The soup cup has a dedicated pulp lid; plate and tray formats carry their own PET lids. When you order cups, name the cup model and confirm the lid code in the same quotation so the pair ships together.

Drink cup holders (recycled paper)

For drinks-to-go, recycled-paper cup holders come in 1-hole, 2-hole and 4-hole carriers. They are a separate line item and are designed to carry the paired drink cups — confirm the holder matches the cup mouth diameter before ordering.

What to Check Before You Order

• Mouth diameter and wall height — state the exact format you need, not just "a cup".
• Unit weight — lighter cups flex under a full load; confirm the weight for hot or heavy contents.
• Heat and moisture tolerance — hot soup and frozen desserts stress the cup in opposite ways.
• Lid fit — confirm the lid code against the exact cup model.
• Documents — food-contact statement for the market, and compostability listing for the exact item where claims are made.
• MOQ — small cups pack densely and carry a high per-carton count, which affects the practical MOQ for your programme.

FAQ

Do I need a different cup for hot soup and for cold drinks?
Yes in practice. Soup cups are wider and shallower for serving, drink cups are taller for holding, and each has its own lid. Match the cup to the job rather than using one format for everything.

Are lid and cup always supplied together?
They are separate line items matched by model code. Order the lid at the same time and confirm the code so the pair ships together.

What is the difference between a sauce cup and a drink cup?
Sauce cups are small and shallow (1–7 oz), drink cups are taller (8–16 oz). The geometry, not just the volume, is what changes.

Are bagasse cups microwave safe?
Bagasse is formed under heat and pressure and is generally microwave-suitable for reheating; confirm the stated temperature range for the specific item and whether a coating is present.

What documents should I ask for?
A food-contact statement for the destination market and, where you make compostability claims, the independent directory listing for the exact product.

Get a Quote

Tell us the cup format, the quantity and the destination, and we will confirm the specification, lid code, packing and lead time. Email your enquiry to info@fiber-product.com.

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About Zhong Xin Ecoware

Zhong Xin Ecoware Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is part of the Zhong Xin Group, a molded fiber and bagasse tableware manufacturer with production bases in China and Thailand. The group supplies biodegradable and compostable food-service packaging to distributors, food-service operators and private-label buyers worldwide.

Last updated: October 20, 2026.