| ITEM | Size | Paper Weight Choice (thickness) |
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| WB-DPE07 | 7oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 210GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE08 | 8oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 230GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE09 | 9oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 230GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE12T | 12oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 250GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE14 | 14oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 250GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE16 | 16oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 300GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE22 | 22oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 300GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
Bioleader® water-based aqueous coating cold drink paper cups are specifically designed for iced and chilled beverage applications. Unlike ordinary hot-drink paper cups that primarily require an internal liquid barrier, cold cups can also be exposed to moisture from condensation forming on the outside surface.
For this reason, Bioleader® cold drink cups use a single-wall paperboard structure with water-based aqueous coating on both sides. The inner coating protects the paper fibers from direct beverage contact, while the exterior coating helps protect the paperboard from condensation during cold beverage service.
The cups are produced through paperboard coating, printing where required, die-cutting, cup-wall forming, side-seam sealing, bottom sealing, rim curling, and finished-product inspection. The exact specification should be selected according to beverage temperature, ice content, holding time, lid compatibility, printing requirements, and destination-market documentation. For buyers comparing the broader range, see Bioleader®’s water-based coated paper cups and paper cup size range.
Cold drink paper cups face moisture from two directions. Beverage moisture contacts the inside of the cup, while condensation can form on the outside when chilled or iced drinks are exposed to warmer ambient air.
Bioleader® therefore applies a water-based aqueous barrier to both sides of the paperboard. The internal coating provides liquid resistance for the beverage-contact surface, while the external coating helps protect the paper fibers against moisture caused by condensation.
This double-sided aqueous coating structure is particularly suitable for iced coffee, cold brew, iced tea, juice, soda, milk drinks, smoothies, and other chilled takeaway beverages.
The actual condensation resistance and holding performance should always be confirmed according to the coating formulation, beverage temperature, ice content, service time, and finished-cup specification.
Bioleader® supplies water-based aqueous coating cold drink paper cups in 7oz, 8oz, 9oz, 12oz, 14oz, 16oz, and 22oz capacities. Different paperboard weights are used according to cup size to maintain forming stability, rigidity, and practical handling during cold beverage service.
| ITEM | Size | Paper Weight Choice (Thickness) |
|---|---|---|
| WB-DPE07 | 7oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 210GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE08 | 8oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 230GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE09 | 9oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 230GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE12T | 12oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 250GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE14 | 14oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 250GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE16 | 16oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 300GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| WB-DPE22 | 22oz Cold Cup | 12g Aqueous Coated + 300GSM + 12g Aqueous Coated |
| Application | Recommended Use |
|---|---|
| Iced Coffee & Cold Brew | Suitable for iced coffee, cold brew, iced latte, and other chilled café beverages. |
| Juice & Beverage Shops | Suitable for juice, lemonade, cold tea, fruit beverages, and other takeaway drinks. |
| Soda & Soft Drinks | Suitable for soda, fountain drinks, sparkling beverages, and chilled soft drinks. |
| Milk & Specialty Drinks | Useful for milk-based drinks, smoothies, flavored beverages, and specialty cold drinks. |
| Restaurants & Takeaway | Supports chilled beverage service together with takeaway meals and delivery programs. |
| Private Label & Distribution | Multiple capacities and custom printing support wholesale, distributor, and private-label beverage programs. |
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Custom printing allows cold drink paper cups to function as both beverage packaging and brand communication. Bioleader® supports logo printing, brand colors, product information, QR codes, promotional graphics, and private-label designs.
Because cold cups may remain exposed to external condensation, printing performance should be evaluated together with the exterior aqueous barrier and paper surface. Artwork should follow the correct cup die line, and critical logos or text should remain clear of seam, rim, and bottom forming areas.
| Printing Factor | Buyer Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Logo & Artwork | Supply vector AI, PDF, or editable artwork whenever possible. |
| Color Reference | Provide Pantone numbers or approved CMYK references for important brand colors. |
| Printing Area | Keep important logos and text away from the side seam, rim, and bottom forming areas. |
| Condensation Exposure | Confirm printing compatibility with the exterior aqueous barrier and expected cold-drink service conditions. |
| Sample Approval | Confirm artwork layout and color expectations before mass production. |
The main difference between water-based, PE, and PLA cold drink paper cups is the moisture-barrier system applied to the paperboard. PE uses a conventional polyethylene film layer, PLA uses a bio-based polymer layer, while a water-based aqueous system uses a thin barrier formulation applied directly to the paper surface.
Cold drink applications require particular attention to the outside of the cup because condensation can expose the exterior paper surface to moisture. Bioleader® water-based cold drink cups therefore use aqueous coating on both sides of the paperboard.
| Comparison | Water-Based Aqueous Coating | PE Coating | PLA Coating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrier Structure | Double-sided aqueous barrier applied directly to paperboard | Polyethylene film barrier | PLA biopolymer film barrier |
| External Condensation | Exterior aqueous coating helps protect paper fibers from condensation | Double-sided PE structures can provide established moisture resistance | Depends on coating structure and finished-cup design |
| Liquid Resistance | Good when the correct coating and forming parameters are used | Well-established moisture barrier | Good when matched to the correct cup construction |
| Main Buyer Objective | Reduce reliance on conventional plastic-film laminated structures | Established performance and competitive cost | Bio-based barrier for suitable compostability programs where certified |
| End-of-Life Positioning | Depends on exact coating formulation and local recovery infrastructure | Recycling depends on facilities capable of processing coated paper | Industrial compostability may apply when the finished product is properly certified |
| Best Suited For | Cold beverage programs seeking newer reduced-plastic barrier solutions | Mainstream and cost-sensitive cold beverage programs | Bio-based and certified compostable packaging programs |
Water-based aqueous coating is increasingly evaluated by buyers looking to move away from conventional plastic-film laminated structures while maintaining practical moisture resistance for disposable beverage cups.
For cold drink cups, external condensation resistance is an important additional design consideration. Environmental terms such as “plastic-free,” “recyclable,” “biodegradable,” or “compostable” should be supported by documentation for the exact coating formulation and finished product.
For more technical background, see Bioleader®’s
Water-Based Coating Standards
and
Water-Based Coating vs PLA vs PE.
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Start with the beverage type, serving temperature, ice content, expected holding time, and condensation conditions. Iced drinks can create substantially more external moisture than room-temperature beverages, so the exterior barrier is an important part of cold-cup performance.
Buyers should also confirm cup capacity, matching lid requirements, straw or sip-lid format, printing coverage, artwork colors, order quantity, carton packing, and destination-market documentation.
For high-condensation applications such as iced coffee, soda, juice, and cold beverages containing large quantities of ice, the double-sided aqueous coating provides additional protection for the paperboard compared with a cup using only an internal barrier.
| Buying Factor | Bioleader® Supply Capability |
|---|---|
| Size Range | 7oz, 8oz, 9oz, 12oz, 14oz, 16oz, and 22oz cold drink cup formats. |
| Barrier Structure | Water-based aqueous coating on both the inner and outer paperboard surfaces. |
| Paperboard Options | 210GSM to 300GSM paperboard depending on the selected cup capacity. |
| Custom Branding | OEM logo printing, brand colors, private-label artwork, and coordinated multi-size cold beverage programs. |
| Quality Control | Paperboard, coating, cup forming, side seam, bottom seal, rim, printing, leakage, packing, condensation performance, and lid-fit checks according to specification. |
| Compliance Support | Relevant food-contact, coating, PFAS, or environmental documentation can be reviewed according to the selected SKU and destination market. |
| Supply Chain | Factory-direct production, export packing, multi-size cup programs, and multi-SKU sourcing support. |
| Lead Time | Production planning depends on cup size, printing, quantity, artwork approval, and order schedule. |
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What are they?
Water-based cold drink paper cups use aqueous barrier coating on both sides of the paperboard to manage beverage moisture internally and condensation externally.
Why are buyers evaluating them?
Beverage operators, distributors, and packaging brands are looking for cold cup structures that reduce dependence on conventional PE or PLA film-laminated barriers while maintaining practical cold-drink performance.
Where do they fit?
These cups are designed for iced coffee, cold brew, tea, juice, soda, milk drinks, smoothies, and other chilled takeaway beverages.
What should procurement teams verify?
Buyers should review paperboard GSM, inner and outer coating performance, cup forming, side seam, bottom seal, rim dimensions, lid compatibility, printing, condensation exposure, packing, and intended beverage conditions.
What is the key compliance consideration?
“Water-based” describes the barrier technology, but recycling, biodegradability, compostability, plastic-free status, and food-contact compliance should be evaluated according to the exact finished SKU, coating formulation, test reports, and destination-market requirements.
A water-based aqueous coating cold drink paper cup is a single-wall paper cup with aqueous barrier coating applied to both the inside and outside surfaces. The inner coating protects the paperboard from the beverage, while the exterior coating helps protect it from condensation.
Cold and iced beverages can create condensation on the outside of the cup. A double-sided aqueous barrier helps protect the paperboard against moisture from both the beverage inside and condensation outside.
Bioleader® supplies water-based cold drink paper cups in 7oz, 8oz, 9oz, 12oz, 14oz, 16oz, and 22oz sizes for iced coffee, tea, juice, soda, milk drinks, and other cold beverages.
Yes. Bioleader® supports custom logo printing, brand colors, promotional graphics, QR codes, and private-label artwork. Buyers should provide the required cup sizes, quantities, artwork files, and color references before production.
These claims should not be applied automatically. Plastic-free, recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable positioning depends on the exact aqueous coating formulation, finished-product construction, test reports, certification, and destination-market requirements.
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