If you run a lemon tea brand, fruit tea shop, or takeaway beverage business, you already know that the cup is half your brand. A flimsy cup, a leaking lid, or a boring print can ruin a customer’s first impression faster than a bad drink.
That’s why more and more beverage brands are switching to PP injection-molded torch cups — and in this guide, we’ll explain why.
What Is a PP Injection-Molded Torch Cup?
A torch cup is a tall, gently tapered disposable cup with a signature “flame” shape — wider at the rim, narrowing toward the bottom, with a textured ribbed base for grip. When made from polypropylene (PP) through injection molding, it becomes:
✅ Crystal clear (or matte frost finish available)
✅ Stronger and more rigid than thermoformed PET cups
✅ Heat-resistant enough for warm drinks, not just cold
✅ Stackable, leak-resistant, and takeaway-ready
Unlike cheaper plastic cups made from thin thermoforming, PP cups are injection-molded — the material is melted and injected into precision molds, producing a stiffer, more premium-feeling cup that survives delivery without cracking.
Why Torch Cups Are Perfect for Lemon Tea & Fruit Tea
Lemon tea, fruit tea, and sparkling drinks need three things from a cup: clarity, height, and a stable lid. Torch cups deliver all three.
1.Showcase the drink
The straight, tall body shows off layered lemon tea, fruit slices, and ice — exactly what customers want to post on social media.
2.Survive delivery
PP is more rigid than PET. For takeaway orders and third-party delivery, that means less cracking, less leaking, and happier customers.
3.Works hot or cold
PP withstands temperatures up to about 120°C, so the same cup handles iced lemon tea today and warm fruit tea tomorrow. Cold drink cups and takeaway hot drinks in one SKU.
4.Non-slip ribbed base
The vertical ridges at the bottom improve grip — customers can hold the cup even when it sweats with condensation.
Available Sizes: 500ml / 700ml / 1000ml
Our PP torch cups come in three popular sizes:
| Size | Milliliters | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 16 oz | 500 ml | Standard lemon tea, milk tea |
| 24 oz | 700 ml | Large fruit tea, extra ice |
| 32 oz | 1000 ml | Family-size, big boba, punch |
The 16 oz plastic cups size is the most common for single-serve takeaway. The 24 oz torch cup is a best seller for lemon tea brands — it looks generous on camera and fits a standard cup holder.
All three use a 90mm rim (except the 1000ml at 109mm), so they share the same lid family — easy to stock.
Matching Lids for Takeaway Safety
For takeaway and delivery, the lid matters as much as the cup. We recommend:
* PP flip-top lids — one-hand opening, no straw needed, perfect for walking customers
* Flat straw-slot lids — lowest cost, works with boba straws
* Dome lids — extra room for whipped cream or fruit toppings
All our plastic cups with lids are tested for leak resistance during delivery.
Custom Branding That Actually Looks Premium
Plain clear cups are cheap, but custom printed cups turn every order into walking advertising. Our PP torch cups support:
* Flexographic printing — up to 6 colors, MOQ from 1,000 pcs (1 color)
* UV printing — high-resolution artwork, MOQ 10,000 pcs
* IML (in-mold labeling) — labels that bond to the cup and never peel, MOQ 10,000 pcs
The smooth PP surface takes ink beautifully — think gradient backgrounds, mascot characters, and full-wrap designs like the lemon tea brand example above.
Whether you need custom logo cups for a small local brand or custom printed plastic cups for a national chain, we can match your artwork.
Sourcing PP Cups Wholesale: What to Ask Suppliers
If you’re comparing plastic cups wholesale suppliers, here are the questions that separate real factories from resellers:
1. Monthly capacity — do they produce 5 million+ cups per month?
2. Certifications — FDA, SGS, ISO 9001?
3. In-house printing — can they print in the same factory, or do they outsource?
4. MOQ flexibility — do they support small orders for new brands?
5. Lead time — sample in 3–7 days, bulk in 15–20 days?
Search terms like bulk plastic cups, plastic cup manufacturer, or plastic cups in bulk will return many trading companies — ask directly about their injection machines and monthly output to find the real factory.
About Yulong Packaging
Dongguan Yulong Packaging Co., Ltd. has manufactured food-grade disposable plastic cups since 2006. Our 10,800 ㎡ factory in Dongguan, China runs 15 injection machines and 6 flexographic printers, producing 10 million cups per month for cafés, lemon tea chains, and distributors across North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
We are a factory-direct plastic cup supplier — no middleman, no surprise upcharges.
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