Sugarcane Cups and Lids

What Are Sugarcane Cups and Lids?

Sugarcane cups are coffee cups made from bagasse, the fibre left after sugarcane is crushed for its juice. Sugarcane lids, also called bagasse lids, are moulded from the same fibre, with a drinking hole and a rim that presses onto the cup. The fibre gives a slightly textured, matte finish.

What Are Sugarcane Cups Used For?

• Café Takeaway: Flat whites, lattes, long blacks, tea and hot chocolate.
• Eco-Minded Menus: Cafés with plant-based branding use sugarcane to match the rest of their packaging.
• Lids for Existing Cups: Bagasse lids fit many paper coffee cups with matching rims, so cafés can switch lids first.

Which Sizes Do You Need?

The Disposable King range includes:

• 8oz (225ml) sugarcane cups, 400 per carton
• 12oz (330ml) sugarcane cups, 400 per carton
• 80mm white bagasse lids for 6, 8 and 10oz cups, 1,000 per carton
• 90mm white bagasse lids for 8, 12, 16 and 20oz cups, 1,000 per carton

Bagasse Cups & Lids for Hot Drinks

Bagasse cups & lids hold up well with hot drinks. The lid does not soften from steam the way thin plastic lids sometimes do, and it sits firmly on the rim. The texture is slightly different from plastic, so it is worth trying a carton before switching your whole café.

Getting the Fit Right

Measure the outside diameter of your cup rim, then choose the 80mm or 90mm lid. Press the lid down all the way around before handing the coffee over. Test a few lids on cups from other suppliers before switching fully. A good fit stops drips on the customer’s hand and keeps steam where it belongs. Store lids in their sleeves so the rims keep their shape.

Sugarcane or Paper Cups?

Paper cups usually have a plastic lining. Sugarcane cups are made from bagasse fibre and give a natural look. Both suit hot drinks. Many cafés start with sugarcane lids and move to sugarcane cups once they are happy with the lids.

Why Cafés Are Switching

Fewer plastic lids go to landfill, the natural look matches eco-minded branding, and customers often notice and comment on the change. Sugarcane lids also pair well with sugarcane clamshells and bowls, giving your whole takeaway range a consistent, natural look.

Introducing Sugarcane Cups to Regulars

Regular customers notice when their coffee cup changes, so it helps to tell them why. A small sign at the counter or a short note on social media explaining that you have switched to sugarcane cups and lids made from plant fibre usually gets a positive response. Mention that the lid feels slightly different but fits securely. Many cafés start by switching lids only, then move to sugarcane cups once customers are used to the change. Asking regulars for feedback in the first few weeks helps you fine-tune sizes and lid fit. Most regulars adjust within a week or two.

Bulk Sugarcane Cups & Lids from Disposable King

Bulk sugarcane cups come in cartons of 400 and bulk sugarcane lids in cartons of 1,000, which suits most cafés’ weekly volumes. Ordering bulk sugarcane cups & lids together keeps everything matched. Disposable King delivers within Melbourne only, with free delivery on orders over $150 (ex GST) within 35 km of the CBD.