Plastic cups are generally made of hard plastics such as PP or PET. They have a smooth surface but a cold touch. Especially in low temperature environments, they may appear stiff and not skin-friendly enough when the lips touch them. Paper Water Cup are made of food-grade paper, and the inner wall is treated with PE coating or PLA biodegradable coating. The texture is soft and slightly frosted, and the touch is closer to natural materials. When drinking, the edge and body of the paper cup are more gentle on the lips, reducing the "industrial feel" that plastic cups may bring, and providing a more natural experience closer to traditional Paper Water Cup.
Plastic has strong thermal conductivity. When holding hot drinks, the cup body is easy to get hot, and additional insulation measures are required when holding it; when cold drinks are served, water droplets are easy to condense on the wall of the cup, causing wet or slippery hands. In contrast, the paper itself of the paper cup has thermal insulation properties, and the waterproof coating on the inner wall can effectively block temperature conduction. When drinking hot drinks, Paper Water Cup are more comfortable to hold and the cup mouth is at a moderate temperature; when drinking cold drinks, the cup wall is not easy to condense, keeping it dry, improving the overall user experience.
Some plastic cups may release trace amounts of plastic smell when holding hot water or acidic drinks, and even affect the original flavor of the drink. High-quality paper water cups use environmentally friendly inks and food-grade coatings, with smooth inner walls and high chemical stability, which will not react with the drink and will not introduce odors. Whether it is coffee, tea or juice, Paper Water Cup can better preserve the original flavor of the drink and ensure a pure taste.
The mouth of a plastic cup is usually injection molded, with thin edges and possible mold lines, which occasionally cause scratches when drinking. The mouth of a paper water cup is processed by curling or calendering, with rounded and smooth edges, a better fit with the lips, and no burrs or discomfort when drinking. This design is especially suitable for long-term sipping of hot drinks, such as coffee or tea, and can provide a more comfortable experience.
The environmentally friendly characteristics of paper water cups also bring psychological pleasure to users. Compared with plastic cups, Paper Water Cup are biodegradable and easier to recycle, which is in line with the sustainable development concept of modern consumers. For people who pay attention to environmental protection, using Paper Water Cup will reduce "guilt" and even enhance brand favorability, thereby indirectly improving the overall drinking experience.