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Permalink Reply by Alie on July 14, 2008 at 6:50am

I know when an article has listed a shop only using paper cups the shop also uses cups made from corn that are biodegradable for the iced beverages. they look like plastic, but are much more environmentally friendly. I believe one company that makes these is greenware.

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Permalink Reply by thecoffeegirl on July 14, 2008 at 8:33am

We use greenware cups for our cold beverages as an alternative to traditional plastic. Lately though, it seems that the price increase and the quality decrease may have my re-thinking that. The lids (also greenware) seem to be ill-fitting and the cups are appearing more flimsy as it is hard to get the lids on the cup without the cup buckling and the contents spilling. Again, just my experience. Also if you leave a cup in a hot car, the lid can actually melt to the top of the cup. Random, I know. I know this does not address your "cold drink in a paper cup" question, but wanted to let you know about my greenware experience if you were looking to go that route.

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Permalink Reply by Brady on July 14, 2008 at 11:02am

You've hit on one of the upsides - stocking simplicity and counter space.

The big downside I see (and the reason we haven't gone this way) is the drink visibility. I can't tell you how many times a customer in line sees someone get a beautiful frozen drink in a clear cup and then order the same thing. Or even better, when someone who hadn't planned on getting anything changes their mind.

By the way, Ray, I think this discussion probably belongs in the "Retail Coffee Business" area?

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Permalink Reply by ray peck on July 14, 2008 at 11:14am

Thank you. You are right on regarding the appearance of a cold bev in a cold cup.

Retail coffee biz section?

Did not know there was one. I will find it. thx

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Permalink Reply by Benza Lance on July 14, 2008 at 3:59pm

I've always done iced because it typical looks more "pretty"... and its usually what my bosses want me to do.

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Permalink Reply by Benza Lance on July 14, 2008 at 4:00pm

Although, I just brought in some nice glass tumblers for in house iced spro's, and they're f'in SICK lookin.

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Permalink Reply by Brady on July 14, 2008 at 5:40pm

Benza Lance said:

Although, I just brought in some nice glass tumblers for in house iced spro's, and they're f'in SICK lookin.

Finally got em, eh... good for you!

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Permalink Reply by Benza Lance on July 14, 2008 at 7:22pm

I only have 4 of em! and we had to bring em in ourselves! But a step in the right direction.

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Permalink Reply by ray peck on July 14, 2008 at 8:01pm

Not sure what you are talkin' bout.

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Permalink Reply by Benza Lance on July 14, 2008 at 8:42pm

I'm talkin straight up glass tumblers.
for "in house" iced drinks.
I dont do to go.

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Permalink Reply by lucky on July 14, 2008 at 9:27pm

I have heard many people say that paper cups keep the iced drinks cold longer.....
f' that, its iced, chug it like it was your MD 20/20 getting warm!

Really though, iced drinks in paper cups??? Do this, put some water in one and let it sit on the counter for a bit, let the results tell the truth. Personally i have always gotten an extremely "papery" taste when using them with iced beverages.

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Permalink Reply by lucky on July 14, 2008 at 9:28pm

By the way benza, you know those tumblers are just gonna get you a "temple time-out".

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