The Best Bubble Tea Cups, Lids and Straws for Australian Shops
- equosafe
- 3 days ago
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Australia’s bubble tea market is growing fast — from Melbourne’s CBD to suburban shopping centres, new stores are opening constantly. If you’re setting up or scaling a bubble tea shop, getting your packaging right from day one saves money and prevents the operational headaches of mid-service supply shortages.
The Right Cup for Bubble Tea
Bubble tea requires a clear cup — the visual presentation of layers, colours and pearls is a major part of the product’s appeal. PET and PP plastic cups are the industry standard:
500ml PP cup: Standard size for regular serves. Crystal-clear, shatter-resistant.
700ml PP cup: Large size for generous serves. Fits standard sealing machines.
12oz/16oz PET cup: For shops that prefer a more traditional cup format with dome or flat PET lids.
Lids for Bubble Tea
Dome open lid (98mm): Straw-ready, with an opening for boba straws and spoon-straws. Most popular for bubble tea.
Dome closed lid (98mm): For drinks with toppings like whipped cream or fruit. No pre-punched hole.
Sealing film (alternative): Many bubble tea shops use cup sealers instead of lids. If you’re using a sealer, confirm compatibility with your cup diameter.
Straws for Bubble Tea
Standard straws won’t work for boba pearls — you need a wide-bore straw of at least 12mm diameter. Equosafe stocks bubble tea paper straws — durable, aqueous coated to resist sogginess, and individually wrapped for hygiene.
Contact info@equosafe.com.au to be connected with a local distributor stocking bubble tea packaging across Australia.
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