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Didn't expect much honestly, but the box quality blew me away. Sturdy, great print, and customers even asked where I got it. Shipping took a little longer than I hoped, but worth the wait.
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Serve your signature beverages in Custom Hot Chocolate Paper Cups that combine comfort, durability, and eye-catching branding. Designed to handle hot drinks while providing a comfortable grip, these cups are perfect for cafes, coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, and seasonal beverage promotions. Their premium look helps elevate your brand while ensuring customers enjoy every warm sip.
At Hive Custom Boxes, we manufacture custom paper cups using eco-friendly paperboard and food-grade materials that are durable, recyclable, and safe for hot beverages. Our printed hot chocolate cups can be customized with your logo, brand colors, artwork, and premium finishes, allowing you to create disposable drink packaging that promotes your business with every serving.
Looking for premium paper cups that keep drinks hot and your brand unforgettable? Contact Hive Custom Boxes today for a free quote and customize your Hot Chocolate Paper Cups.
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| Product name | Custom Hot Chocolate Paper Cups |
|---|---|
| Cup type | Single-wall, double-wall, or ripple-wall hot cups |
| Sizes | 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz, 20 oz (customizable) |
| Lining | Single-side PE (poly) coating; PLA (compostable) lining available |
| Temperature suitability | Hot beverages up to ~90 °C / 195 °F |
| Lid compatibility | Sip, dome, or flat lids (sizes matched to cup rim) |
| Printing | Flexo, litho, or digital — CMYK, Pantone (PMS), up to full color |
| Finishing options | Gloss/matte lamination, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing |
| Coating | Food-safe PE or PLA inner lining; aqueous coating on print |
| Special features | Double-wall insulation, ripple texture, rolled rim for grip and leak resistance |
| Food-safe compliance | FDA-compliant, food-grade inks and linings |
| Eco options | Compostable PLA-lined or recyclable water-based coated cups |
| Add-ons | Matching sleeves, lids, and carrier trays |
| Order Quantity | 100 – 500,000 units |
| Turnaround time | 7–10 business days |
| Tooling | One-time custom die and print plate setup |
| Material | Description | Weight (gsm) | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-wall cup stock (PE-coated) | Food-grade paperboard with one-side poly lining | 250–320 gsm | Standard hot chocolate and coffee cups |
| Double-wall cup stock | Two layers of board for insulation, cooler to hold | 280–340 gsm (combined) | Premium hot drinks, no sleeve needed |
| Ripple-wall cup stock | Corrugated outer layer for grip and insulation | 300–350 gsm (combined) | High-end cafés, extra insulation |
| PLA-lined cup stock | Paperboard with compostable bioplastic lining | 250–320 gsm | Eco-friendly, compostable branding |
| Kraft cup stock | Natural brown board, PE or PLA lined | 280–320 gsm | Natural/organic and rustic branding |
| Water-based coated stock | Recyclable board with aqueous barrier lining | 250–320 gsm | Fully recyclable, plastic-free cups |
Every stock, print method, and finish below can be applied to your magnetic closure rigid boxes. Not sure what suits your product? Ask and we will recommend a spec.
Got a question? Take a look at our FAQs about the custom packaging process. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us through live chat, one of our online forms, or give us a call at 1 (800) 725-9660 to speak with a custom box packaging expert now.
Paul and the whole team at HiveCustomBoxes have been extremely helpful and patient with my first order (of many!) with them. Thank you guys for your patience, competitive pricing, and all-around quality.
Logan was super helpful from beginning to end. I was really impressed with his customer service and how fast we were able to get these created.
10 out of 10! Kelly was so helpful and responsive. We had a very quick turnaround time for these custom printed boxes, and Kelly was able to get the mock-up, quote, and boxes shipped to us a day early. Very impressed!
Hive Custom Boxes is a great company. They go out of their way, they’re friendly, they’re quick, and they make a quality product. They are everything a business could ask for and more.
The Hive Custom Boxes team is beyond recognition! They make boxes at competitive prices, and Hive knows how to burst boxes! I got my boxes delivered right on time! I’d for sure recommend them!
Working with Hive Custom Boxes has been beyond exceptional! We’ve had nothing but exceptional, competitive pricing from Hive; attentive Hive customer service; and far exceeding the standard of work in the custom packaging industry. Hive Custom Boxes is our new “go to” custom packaging company!
I only have good things to say about Hive Custom Boxes! Customer service really knows how to burst boxes! Alexis took care of everything for me and really deserves a shout out! I will definitely be recommending them! I am really looking forward to continuing to work with them in the future.
Hive Custom Boxes made the whole experience easy. The website is simple to navigate, and the pricing is hard to beat. Great quality for the cost — I’ll definitely be back!
Got a question? Take a look at our FAQs about the custom packaging process. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us through live chat, one of our online forms, or give us a call at 1 (800) 725-9660 to speak with a custom box packaging expert now.
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