Ice cream paper cups are mostly used for packaging cold drinks. They have the functions of waterproof and anti-seepage, anti-softening, and structural stability. They are widely used in ice cream shops, dessert chains, refrigerated food retail, etc.

1. Application Scenarios

-Ice cream shops (dine-in/takeout)

-Cold drink shops, milkshake dessert shops

-Cold chain food retail channel packaging

2. Capacity and Paper Configuration Recommendations

Ice cream cups typically range from 3oz to 12oz, with a wide-mouth, low-height design for better scooping and display. Paper specifications vary by size:

✅ Double-sided PE-coated paper is a must for all cold drink cups to prevent softening and leakage caused by condensation and product moisture.
✅ Yogurt, pudding, and similar cold desserts also follow this structure.

3. Cup Structure & Forming Suggestions

✅Cup Shape: Wide mouth, short height (tapered or slightly bulged for ease of use)

✅Rim Diameter: Common sizes include Φ75mm and Φ90mm, depending on volume

✅Bottom Construction: Reinforced bottom sealing is recommended to avoid leakage under cold conditions

✅Cup Type: Single-wall structure is sufficient; double-wall or hollow designs are not needed

4. Summary Recommendations 

- Recommended Capacity:3oz–12oz, covering single, double, and multi-scoop products

- Recommended Structure:Thickened single-wall cup with double-sided PE coating

-Recommended Paper Weight: 180–300gsm, adjusted by cup size

-Advantages: Moisture-resistant, stable, easy to hold, display-friendly, and excellent for custom printing

With proper design and material configuration, ice cream paper cups deliver functional performance and branding value, making them the most widely adopted packaging option for cold desserts.

Mingyuan Machinery combines many years of experience in paper cup machine manufacturing to provide customers with feasible and executable ice cream cup molding configuration suggestions from aspects such as cup structure, paper configuration, and laminating requirements. It can also provide customized services according to actual needs.