The Natural U-Cup 380 ml is our U-base 13 oz thinwall — 11.5 g of PP food-grade, 95 mm narrow rim, designed for layered drinks where the base curve concentrates toppings (boba pearls, jelly cubes, fruit pieces) at the bottom for a cleaner ingredient read.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Type | Thinwall U-Cup, injection |
| Material | PP food-grade |
| Color | Transparent (crystal clear) |
| Capacity | 380 ml (13 oz) |
| Weight | 11.5 g (±0.2 g) |
| Top diameter × Height | 95 × 90 mm |
| Pack | 25 pcs |
| Carton | 500 pcs (20 packs) |
| Carton size | 46 × 37.5 × 38.5 cm |
Best for
- Boba and bubble-tea operators — U-base settles tapioca pearls at the bottom in a tight cluster, photographs better than a flat-base spread.
- Layered milk-tea and signature drinks (gula aren, brown sugar lines) where the U-curve compresses the layered gradient against a narrower base.
- Fruit-tea and topping-heavy menus (lychee, longan, basil seed) where toppings stack visibly at the U-base instead of spreading across a flat floor.
Material rationale
The U-base profile changes the cup's centre of mass — 95 mm narrow rim with curved base is more thumb-stable in hand than a 114 mm flat cup at the same height. PP food-grade carries the cup at 11.5 g without buckling under typical cup-sealer film tension; the curved base actually adds rim rigidity by distributing sealer down-stroke load through the wall arc. Crystal clarity stays at ~88% light transmission so layered ingredients still read through the wall during service.
Ordering details
- MOQ: 1 carton (500 pcs)
- Lead time: 14–21 days for stock; high-rotation SKU
- Custom: pad print, in-mould label from 50 cartons; sample shipped on request
For flat-base 12 oz, see the Natural Thinwall Cup 360 ml. For 14 oz step-up, look at the Natural Flat Cup 400 ml. Background on U vs flat geometry in our quality plastic cups guide.