Wholesale Bagasse Cups – Bulk Supply & OEM Factory

Your Wholesale Bagasse Cup Supplier

The disposable cup market is massive — and massively wasteful. Billions of single-use cups are consumed globally every year. The vast majority are made from plastic-lined paper or polystyrene, neither of which is genuinely compostable. Paper cups look recyclable but the polyethylene lining inside means they end up in landfill. Polystyrene cups are banned in most major markets. PLA-coated cups require industrial composting facilities that barely exist.

Bagasse cups solve this problem from the ground up — literally from the ground, because they are made from waste sugarcane. The same agricultural byproduct that sugar mills once burned is now moulded into cups that hold hot coffee, cold juice, and everything in between. No plastic lining. No petroleum. No PFAS. And when your customer finishes their drink, the cup composts in 60 to 90 days instead of sitting in landfill for centuries.

FriendlyBamboo supplies compostable bagasse cups, matching lids, and drink cup holders in bulk to cafes, QSR chains, hotels, event caterers, and wholesale distributors across 30+ countries for over 12 years. Eco-friendly disposable products made from waste sugarcane with FSC, FDA, ISO, and BPI certification.

Available Products

Compostable Bagasse Cups (8oz / 12oz / 16oz) — Single-wall cups made entirely from waste sugarcane fibre. Available in three standard sizes: 8oz (240ml) for espresso and small hot drinks, 12oz (350ml) for standard coffees, teas, and hot chocolate, and 16oz (475ml) for large lattes, cappuccinos, and cold beverages. The natural off-white bagasse colour gives a clean, organic aesthetic that signals eco-consciousness without needing a single word of sustainability messaging on the cup.

The cups handle hot beverages up to 90°C comfortably. They do not soften, leak, or collapse when holding hot liquid. Unlike paper cups, there is no hidden plastic lining inside — the bagasse fibre structure itself provides the moisture barrier. This means the entire cup — every fibre, every layer — is genuinely compostable. No separation of layers required. No “compostable except the lining” disclaimers.

For iced drinks and cold beverages, bagasse cups perform equally well. The walls do not sweat or develop condensation on the exterior the way some paper and foam cups do, keeping the customer’s hand dry and your counter clean.

Compostable Bagasse Cup Lids — Matching lids made from the same waste sugarcane material as the cups. Snap-on design with a drinking slot for hot beverages. The lid fits securely on 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz cups without slipping or popping off during transport.

This is the detail that matters most: when you pair a bagasse cup with a bagasse lid, every single component is compostable. No plastic lid. No polystyrene sip cap. No PLA that requires industrial composting. Your customer holds a completely eco-friendly disposable cup that can go directly into a compost bin — or even a home compost pile — with zero guilt and zero asterisks.

The drinking slot is designed for comfortable sipping without removing the lid. Smooth edges around the slot prevent lip irritation. The lid surface is printable for branding.

Drink Bagasse Cup Holders (2-Hole & 4-Hole) — Moulded bagasse cup carriers designed to hold 2 or 4 cups securely during transport. Made from the same waste sugarcane fibre. Sturdy enough to carry four full 16oz cups without structural failure. The cup wells grip the cup base firmly, preventing tipping and spillage during walking, driving, or delivery.

These replace the fibre-pulp cup carriers and plastic cup trays used in most cafes and QSR chains. The difference: our holders are made from the same compostable bagasse material as the cups and lids, so the entire takeaway beverage package — cups, lids, and carrier — goes into the compost together. No plastic. No sorting. No waste.

The 2-hole carrier is standard for paired drink orders. The 4-hole carrier is standard for family orders, office coffee runs, and multiple-drink delivery. Both fold flat for space-efficient storage and pop open when needed.

Sizes & Specifications

Which size do you need? 8oz for espresso-focused service. 12oz as your all-purpose standard — covers most coffee and tea orders. 16oz for large specialty drinks, iced beverages, and cold drinks. Most cafes stock 12oz and 16oz as their core sizes and add 8oz if they serve espresso or tasting portions. Always order matching lids and holders to complete the package.

Wholesale Pricing

A 12oz bagasse cup with matching bagasse lid costs roughly $0.06 to $0.10 total per serve at wholesale. Compare that to a paper cup with plastic lid at $0.04 to $0.07 — the premium is 2 to 4 cents per serve. For that small difference, you get a fully compostable cup with no hidden plastic lining, full PFAS-free compliance, and a sustainability message your customers can see and feel.

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Performance Features

Hot Beverage Rated (Up to 90°C) — Handles freshly brewed coffee and tea without softening, warping, or leaking. The bagasse wall structure provides natural insulation — the cup exterior stays comfortable to hold without a separate sleeve for most beverages. For very hot drinks above 85°C, a kraft paper sleeve can be added.

No Plastic Lining — This is the critical difference. Standard “paper” cups have a hidden polyethylene lining inside that makes them non-compostable. Bagasse cups have no lining — the dense sugarcane fibre provides the moisture barrier naturally. The entire cup is one material, fully compostable.

Cold Drink Compatible — Holds iced coffee, cold juice, smoothies, and cold water without sweating, leaking, or softening. The exterior stays dry. No condensation drip on the counter or the customer’s hand.

Microwave Safe — Customers can reheat beverages directly in the cup for short durations. Unlike polystyrene which releases chemicals when microwaved, bagasse is food-safe under heat.

PFAS-Free — No forever chemicals. The moisture barrier is structural (dense fibre), not chemical (coatings). Independently verified. Critical as PFAS bans expand globally in 2026.

Compostable — Cup, Lid, and Holder — Every component in the bagasse cup system composts in 60 to 90 days. No sorting required. No “remove the lid before composting” instructions. The entire package goes into one compost bin. BPI certified.

Why Bagasse Cups Over Paper Cups?

This is the question every café owner asks. The answer comes down to what is inside the wall.

Paper cups are the industry default, but they carry a dirty secret: the plastic lining inside means they are not compostable and are rarely recycled in practice. PLA-lined cups claim compostability but require industrial composting facilities that most regions lack — and PLA softens in hot drinks above 70°C.

Bagasse cups have no lining, no hidden plastic, and no composting asterisks. They compost everywhere — commercial facilities, home compost, even just in soil over time. For any café or business making genuine sustainability claims, bagasse cups are the only disposable cup that delivers on the promise without fine print.

Packaging Options

Sleeve Stacked — Cups stacked in sleeves of 25 or 50, nested for compact shipping. Standard café format. Quick to unpack and load into cup dispensers.

Bulk Carton — Cups packed in master cartons. Lowest per-unit cost. Standard for high-volume QSR and distributor warehousing. Lids packed separately in their own cartons.

Cup + Lid Combo Pack — Pre-matched cup and lid packed together. Saves assembly time during busy service. Slightly higher per-unit cost for the convenience.

Retail-Ready Packaging — Branded packaging for supermarket, eco-product retail, and e-commerce. Party packs, picnic sets, and eco-starter kits.

Custom Branded Packaging — Your brand on sleeves, cartons, or retail packs. Private-label programmes available.

Custom Branding

Printed Cups — Your café logo, brand colours, and messaging printed directly on the cup exterior using food-safe ink. The cup is your most visible brand surface — every customer holds it, walks with it, photographs it, and posts it. Printed bagasse cups with a bagasse lid create a fully branded, fully compostable takeaway experience.

Branded Lids — Your logo on the lid surface. Visible when the cup sits on a table or desk — the top-down view that photographs capture most often.

Branded Cup Sleeves — If you prefer not to print directly on cups, a branded kraft paper sleeve wraps around the cup with full-colour artwork. Adds insulation and branding simultaneously.

Branded Cup Holders — Your logo on the 2-hole or 4-hole carrier. Visible during walking transport — a mobile billboard for your café.

Private Label — Complete white-label programme. Your brand on cups, lids, holders, and packaging. We manufacture eco-friendly disposable products under your name. Ideal for coffee chains, hotel procurement, and wholesale distributors.

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Industries We Supply

Cafes & Coffee Shops — The core market. 12oz and 16oz cups with branded printing for daily takeaway service. Matching lids and holders complete the package. Every cup that leaves your counter is a brand impression and a sustainability statement.

QSR & Fast-Food Chains — High-volume cup supply for hot and cold beverages across multiple locations. Consistent quality at scale. Branded cups for national brand identity.

Hotels & Resorts — Cups for lobby coffee stations, room service trays, breakfast buffets, and conference beverage service. The natural bagasse aesthetic fits hospitality environments.

Event Caterers & Festival Beverage Service — Bulk cups and holders for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and sporting venues. Compostable disposal eliminates post-event plastic waste sorting.

Corporate Offices & Co-Working Spaces — Cups for office pantries, meeting rooms, and staff kitchens. Eco-friendly disposable products that align with corporate sustainability policies.

Wholesale Distributors — Private-label bagasse cup programmes for café supply distribution. Growing category as paper cup composting concerns drive material switching.

How to Order

Step 1 — Choose your cup size, and add matching lids and holders as needed. Step 2 — Submit the bulk quote form with quantities, branding needs, and delivery destination. Step 3 — We send your tailored proposal within 24 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order for wholesale bagasse cups? Cups and lids start at 10,000 pieces per order. Cup holders start at 5,000 pieces. Custom branded cups may require higher MOQs depending on the printing method. Trial quantities available for first-time buyers testing a new size.

How much do bagasse cups cost in bulk? 8oz cups cost $0.03 to $0.05 per cup. 12oz cost $0.04 to $0.06. 16oz cost $0.05 to $0.08. Lids cost $0.02 to $0.04. 2-hole holders cost $0.04 to $0.07. 4-hole holders cost $0.05 to $0.08. A complete 12oz cup + lid serve costs roughly $0.06 to $0.10 at wholesale — 2 to 4 cents more than a plastic-lined paper cup.

What are bagasse cups made from? Bagasse cups are made from waste sugarcane — the dry fibrous material left after sugarcane is crushed for juice in sugar mills. This agricultural waste is cleaned, pulped, and moulded into eco-friendly disposable cups under heat and pressure. No trees. No petroleum. No plastic lining. No synthetic chemicals.

Do bagasse cups have a plastic lining inside? No. This is the key advantage over paper cups. Standard paper cups have a hidden polyethylene lining that makes them non-compostable. Bagasse cups have no lining at all — the dense waste sugarcane fibre structure provides the moisture barrier naturally. The entire cup is one material, fully compostable.

Can bagasse cups hold hot coffee without leaking? Yes. Bagasse cups handle hot beverages up to 90°C without softening, leaking, or collapsing. The fibre wall structure provides natural insulation. For very hot drinks, an optional kraft paper sleeve adds extra heat protection for the customer’s hand.

Are bagasse cups PFAS-free? Yes. Independently verified PFAS-free. There is no lining and no chemical coating on any surface. The moisture barrier comes from the structural density of the sugarcane fibre, not from chemical treatment. Critical compliance advantage as PFAS bans expand globally in 2026.

Are the lids and holders also compostable? Yes. Lids and cup holders are made from the same waste sugarcane bagasse material as the cups. Every component — cup, lid, and holder — composts in 60 to 90 days. No plastic. No sorting required. BPI certified. The entire takeaway beverage package goes into one compost bin.

Can I print my café logo on bagasse cups? Yes. Full-colour food-safe ink printing on the cup exterior. Also available: branded lids, branded kraft sleeves, and branded cup holders. Private-label programmes for café chains and distributors. The cup is your most visible branding surface — every customer carries it in public.

How do bagasse cups compare to PLA-lined paper cups? PLA-lined cups claim compostability but require industrial composting facilities above 55°C — facilities that most regions lack. PLA also softens in hot drinks above 70°C, limiting its use with coffee. Bagasse cups have no lining, compost in standard commercial and home conditions, and handle hot drinks up to 90°C. For genuine, no-asterisk compostability, bagasse is the better choice.

Can bagasse cups hold cold drinks and iced coffee? Yes. Bagasse cups perform equally well with cold beverages. The walls do not sweat or develop exterior condensation like some paper and foam cups. The cup holds iced coffee, cold juice, smoothies, and cold water without softening or leaking.

Do you ship internationally? Yes. We deliver to 30+ countries. Sea freight (20-35 days) and air freight (3-7 days) available. Cups nest and stack efficiently for shipping. We handle all export documentation. FOB and CIF pricing available.

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