Specification
Coffee stirrer sizing guide for cafés
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What length of coffee stirrer does each cup size need?
A 110 mm stirrer suits a standard 8 oz cup, 120 mm suits 12 oz, and 140 mm suits 16 oz and takeaway tumblers. The 90 mm stirrer is for espresso and cortado service. All four are 6 mm wide and 1.3 mm thick with both ends rounded.
- 90 mm espresso, 110 mm 8 oz, 120 mm 12 oz, 140 mm 16 oz.
- 1.3 mm thickness keeps the stirrer stiff in hot liquid.
- Individually paper-wrapped option for hygiene compliance.
- Bamboo replaces the plastic stirrers restricted in India.
Why does stirrer length matter?
A stirrer that sits below the rim is hard to retrieve and reads as cheap at the counter. Match the length so 25 to 30 mm stands proud of the cup rim after the drink is poured.
Do bamboo stirrers soften in hot coffee?
No. At 1.3 mm thickness and under 12% moisture the stirrer keeps its stiffness for the life of a hot drink, which is the main functional complaint against thin paper alternatives.
Wrapped or bulk?
Bulk boxes suit a staffed counter where a barista stirs the drink. Individually paper-wrapped stirrers suit self-serve stations, hotel trays and any setting with a hygiene audit.