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What Size Paper Cup for Iced Coffee?
Iced coffee is sized by the drink plus the ice. A 16 oz cold cup is not a 16 oz hot cup with a different lid: it is taller, wider at the rim and coated for condensation.
Start from the drink, then add ice
A 16 oz iced latte usually means 16 oz of finished drink, including ice. Ice takes roughly 25–35% of the volume, so the cup must be larger than the liquid alone.
| Drink | Cup | Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Iced americano | 16 oz | 1/3 of the cup |
| Iced latte | 16–20 oz | 1/4 of the cup |
| Cold brew | 20–24 oz | 1/4–1/3 |
| Frappé / milkshake | 24–32 oz | Blended, no ice cubes |
Cold cup specifics
Cold cups usually have a 98 mm rim, a taller body and a coating that handles condensation. Lids are flat, dome or straw-slot; a hot lid will not seal on a cold rim.
If the drink is blended or has a dome lid, leave 10–15 mm of headspace or the lid will push off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a hot cup for iced coffee?
Short term, yes, but it is shorter, the lid differs and condensation softens the wall.
What lid for iced coffee?
98 mm flat or dome with a straw slot; match the rim, not the ounce.
How much ice is normal?
About a quarter to a third of the cup, depending on the recipe.
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