Linerless Labels for Hot Beverages: Which Roll Should You Choose for Your Cups?

Takeaway coffee, tea, hot chocolate: hot drinks represent a growing share of sales in coffee shops, bakeries, and fast food. And behind every cup lies a often underestimated challenge: labeling. Customer’s first name, drink composition, options (plant-based milk, syrup, decaf), order number... the label must be readable, clean, and easy to remove. This is exactly the role of linerless labels for hot drinks.

Why linerless is ideal for cups

Linerless paper (or without backing) removes the siliconized glassine liner found on classic labels. Specifically, for a coffee shop:

• Faster service: the printer cuts the label to the desired length, without handling any backing.
• Zero liner waste: no backing to throw away, a concrete CSR argument and less trash filling up.
• More labels per roll: up to 30 to 40% more capacity at the same diameter, meaning fewer roll changes during rush hours.
• Clean application on the cup and residue-free removal with a repositionable adhesive.

What width to choose for hot drinks?

For cups and hot drinks, the standard size is 40 mm width. Compact, it fits perfectly on a cup without overflowing while remaining readable. Discover our 40 mm linerless labels, designed for takeaway coffee.

Need a larger printing area (drinks and promo inserts, mixed kitchen and drinks labels)? The 58 mm remains a versatile alternative. For your entire coffee universe, also check out our special coffee shop selection.

Which adhesive for a cup?

Choose a repositionable (restick) adhesive: it sticks perfectly to the cup during service but removes cleanly without leaving glue. This is the most common choice in coffee shops, where neat, trace-free labeling is desired, including on reusable cups.

Which linerless printer for coffee?

40 mm labels for hot drinks are compatible with the main linerless printers on the market: Epson TM-L100, Star Micronics mC-Label2, mC-Label3, and TSP143IV SK. Each printer has its maximum dimensions (width, diameter, core): always check compatibility before ordering.

Not sure about the size? Find your compatible roll

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Made without BPA and compliant with food hygiene standards, our 40 mm linerless rolls are manufactured and stored in France, with fast shipping. Everything you need to label your hot drinks cleanly, quickly, and more responsibly.