Tea & Coffee Paper Cup Range

Detailed Guide to Our Paper Cup Products

Choosing the right paper cup for your business is a critical decision that affects your costs, customer satisfaction, and brand image. At Suman Enterprise, we have spent over a decade perfecting our product range to meet the specific needs of India's diverse tea and coffee market. This comprehensive product guide will help you understand each cup size, its ideal use cases, technical specifications, and pricing to help you make the best choice for your business.

40ml Paper Cup — The Compact Powerhouse

The 40ml paper cup is the smallest standard size in the Indian market, but it punches well above its weight in terms of utility and cost-effectiveness. This cup is primarily designed for espresso shots, small tea servings, tasting samples, and vending machine dispensing. It is the most economical option on a per-cup basis, making it ideal for businesses that serve high volumes of small portions.

In the vending machine industry, the 40ml cup is the preferred standard. Tea and coffee vending machines in offices, hospitals, railway stations, and shopping malls across India dispense billions of servings every year in this compact format. The cup's small size means it uses less paper, which translates to lower cost per serving — a critical advantage for businesses where margins are thin and volumes are high.

Our 40ml cups are manufactured from 170-190 GSM food-grade paper board with single-side PE coating. The top diameter is approximately 48mm and the height is approximately 50mm. Despite its small size, the cup is engineered to hold its shape when filled with boiling liquid, thanks to the precision of our automatic cup-forming machines and the quality of the ultrasonic sealing at the bottom and side seam.

For restaurants and hotels that offer a complimentary after-meal tea or coffee, the 40ml cup provides an elegant, hygienic serving option that also helps control portion costs. Many fine-dining establishments prefer this size because it communicates a sense of refinement and portion control that aligns with their brand image.

50ml Paper Cup — India's Cutting Chai Champion

If there is one paper cup size that embodies the spirit of India's tea culture, it is the 50ml cup. This is the definitive cutting chai cup — the standard bearer for the small, strong, sweet tea that is the lifeblood of millions of Indians. Walk into any railway station in India, any bus stand, any college canteen, any roadside chai stall, and you will find the 50ml paper cup at the centre of the action.

The term "cutting chai" originated in Mumbai, where tea vendors would "cut" a full glass of tea into two smaller servings to make it more affordable. This half-portion, served in a small cup, became so popular that it evolved into a distinct beverage category of its own. Today, cutting chai is consumed from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, and the 50ml paper cup is its signature vessel.

At Suman Enterprise, the 50ml cup is our single highest-selling product by volume. We ship millions of these cups every month to tea vendors, distributors, and institutional buyers across India. The cup is made from 180-200 GSM food-grade paper with PE coating. Its dimensions — approximately 52mm top diameter and 55mm height — are optimized for the perfect cutting chai experience: large enough to hold a satisfying sip, small enough to keep costs low for the vendor.

For tea vendors, the economics of the 50ml cup are compelling. At our wholesale pricing, the cost per cup starts from just ₹0.20, which means even a ₹10 cutting chai generates healthy margins. When you multiply this across hundreds of cups sold per day, the impact on profitability is significant. This is why experienced chai business owners are extremely particular about their cup quality and pricing — and why so many of them choose Suman Enterprise.

60ml Paper Cup — The Versatile All-Rounder

The 60ml cup occupies the strategic middle ground in our product range. It is larger than a cutting chai cup but smaller than a full-size cup, making it the most versatile option for businesses that serve a mix of customers and occasions. This size is the dominant choice in institutional settings — offices, government buildings, hospitals, canteens, training centres, and conference halls across India.

In the corporate world, the 60ml cup has become the de facto standard for workplace tea and coffee service. Office pantries, meeting rooms, and conference facilities overwhelmingly use this size because it provides a generous-enough serving for a tea or coffee break without the excess of a full-size cup. For companies that provide free beverages to employees — a common practice in India — the 60ml cup offers the best balance of employee satisfaction and cost control.

Our 60ml cups are made from 190-210 GSM paper, which provides noticeably more rigidity and heat insulation compared to the smaller sizes. The cup feels substantial in the hand, which is important in professional settings where presentation matters. The top diameter of approximately 56mm and height of approximately 60mm create a pleasing proportion that looks elegant whether plain or printed with a company logo.

For caterers and event managers, the 60ml cup is the workhorse that handles everything from small wedding receptions to large corporate conferences. Its mid-range size means it works equally well for tea and coffee, hot chocolate and soup, making it the most flexible option in any caterer's inventory.

80ml Paper Cup — The Full-Size Premium Experience

The 80ml cup is our largest offering, designed for customers and businesses that want a full, generous serving of tea or coffee. This is the premium end of our range — the cup you find in upscale restaurants, luxury hotels, highway dhabas that take pride in their chai, and specialty tea lounges that serve artisanal blends.

The 80ml size is also the natural choice for filter coffee, which has a strong following in South India. Filter coffee is traditionally served in larger quantities than cutting chai, and the 80ml cup accommodates this preference perfectly. Similarly, masala chai, ginger tea, and other specialty teas that are meant to be savoured rather than gulped benefit from the roomier format of the 80ml cup.

Our 80ml cups use the thickest paper in our range — 200-220 GSM — which provides excellent heat insulation and structural rigidity. The cup maintains its shape even when filled to the brim with boiling liquid, and the thicker walls mean customers can hold the cup comfortably without burning their fingers. The top diameter of approximately 62mm and height of approximately 68mm create a tall, elegant profile that commands attention.

For businesses that want to convey a premium image, the 80ml cup is the ideal canvas. The larger surface area provides more space for branding and artwork, resulting in custom printed cups that look truly impressive. Many of our hotel and restaurant clients report that switching to our 80ml printed cups has generated positive customer feedback — a testament to how the right cup can enhance the overall beverage experience.

Custom Printed Cups — Your Brand, Our Quality

In the competitive food and beverage industry, brand visibility is everything. Custom printed paper cups transform every serving into a marketing opportunity. Your logo, your colours, your tagline — visible to every customer, at the moment of consumption, when brand impressions matter most.

Our flexographic printing process delivers sharp, vibrant results with up to six colours. We use only food-safe inks that do not migrate into beverages or affect taste. Our design team provides free artwork assistance for orders above 1 lakh cups, helping you create designs that truly pop — whether it is a traditional motif for a heritage brand or a modern minimalist design for a contemporary cafe. Turnaround time from design approval to delivery is typically 7-10 working days.