BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a cap for a cup and, more particularly, to an edible cap.

2. Related Prior Art

Conventional disposable cups are made of plastics such as synthetic resin such as polypropylene (“PP”). However, such plastic disposable cups can hardly be decomposed and hence causes a serious problem to the environment. Hence, plastic disposable cups are banned in many countries.

To reduce the use of plastics, currently disposable cups are made of paper with plastic coating. A paper cup is often used with a cap to keep liquid in the paper cup. However, such caps are typically made of plastics such as synthetic resin such as PP and hence cause a serious problem to the environment.

The present invention is therefore intended to obviate or at least alleviate the problems encountered in the prior art.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

It is the primary objective of the present invention to provide a cup with an edible cap.

To achieve the foregoing objective, the edible cap includes an edible flat body, an edible wax layer and an edible film. The edible flat body is in the form of a cap. The edible flat body is a solid body including a top portion and a wall extending around the top portion in a circle of a certain diameter to provide a profile in compliance with the open end of the. The wall includes an opening for receiving the open end of the cup. The edible wax layer is attached to a face of the edible flat body. The edible film is attached to a face of the edible wax layer opposite to the flat body in a detachable manner

Other objectives, advantages and features of the present invention will be apparent from the following description referring to the attached drawings.

