The use of embossed paper material allows for inexpensive production of a re-useable, recyclable, and consumer safe hot beverage container. The beverage container may consist of a bio-degradable polymer coating on the inside lining of the cup, and a petrol based chemical coating on the outside of the cup. In a preferred embodiment, the use of embossed paper material allows for inexpensive production of a re-useable, recyclable, and consumer safe hot beverage container.
1. A cup comprising:
a shell featuring an embossing producing a pattern of protruding fins;
a base;
secured attachment of the base to the shell;
wherein both the shell and the base are composed of a paper based material;
wherein the protruding fins feature a bi-directional taper down the outer surface of the cup;
wherein the width of each of the protruding fins measures about ⅛ inch;
wherein a gap is situated between each of the protruding fins and where the gap between the protruding fins measures from 3/16 inch to 5/16 inch;
wherein the height of each of the protruding fins measures from 2.5 inches to 3.5 inches; and
wherein the depth of each of the protruding fins measure from 1/16 inch to 3/16 inch.