We provide you with an initial stock of cups and lids. Each quarter you pay based on the number of cups borrowed from your cafe. The per-borrow fee is typically less than or equivalent to the cost of disposables. We also provide a return bin, signs, and a cup display, and we spread the word to local coffee drinkers.

Our cups are double-walled stainless steel, so they keep coffee hot longer, and iced drinks cold longer. Cups nest when stacked and are dishwasher-safe. They’re made of 304 food-grade stainless steel, 75% recycled content.

The reusable lids are made of silicone, and are dishwasher-safe.

We offer 8, 12, and 16-ounce sizes, with inner markings for barista sizing (e.g. 16 oz cup has inner lines at 16 and 12 oz, the 12 oz cup has inner lines at 12 and 8 oz).

Add the OKAPI Reusable cup to your online menu as a drink option.

We’ve spoken with the OHA about our returnable cup service. Cups and lids must be washed and sanitized in the same manner as dine-in dishware.

Our locations are a mix of coffeehouses and breakfast / lunch cafes, juice/smoothie bars, boba cafes, and cafes inside hotels. Neighborhood cafes with lots of regulars are ideal for OKAPI.

OKAPI is women-owned and based in Portland. Learn more about us here.