What do all the symbols on my coffee lid mean?

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I bought a coffee from Caffè Nero in the UK. It came with this lid:

What do all the letters mean? I'm assuming DECAF could be marked to distinguish a decaf in a large order, but why is it there twice? What about the other letters? What about 19 near the air hole? Why does it say NO LID??

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 02 '15 at 17:05

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I am pretty sure it says NO TL316 LID. That's the item/stock number for that particular size lid (based on a Google search, also available in black!). There are basically two sets of initials for the same thing Decaf, (C)ream, (S)ugar, (C-S) Cream and Sugar, and then one set has the B for Black. Presumably these could be grease penciled or highlighted on a large order.

I honestly have no idea on the 19. It may be some sort of internal tracking mechanism for manufacturing, because other examples from a Google image search have different numbers there.

answered Feb 02 '15 at 17:05

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It could be 19 fluid ounces which is approx 540 ml – EdChum Feb 02 '15 at 17:07
This particular lid will fit 12, 16 and 20 ounce cups. – Suspended User Feb 02 '15 at 17:09
@EdChum It was a regular (UK) sized cup. Although it was Monday morning, a pint of coffee at once is still a bit much for me... – fredley Feb 02 '15 at 17:17
The C-S for 'cream & sugar' makes no sense: it would be just as easy to tick/check/encircle both the C and S. – Paul Ruane Jun 05 '15 at 11:03

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 14 '23 at 16:22

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19 is most likely a mold number. Used in manufacturing for quality control.

Wow, this thread is old. What about D C M L O on my lid? Decaf, Cappuccino, Macchiato, Latte, O?

answered Sep 14 '23 at 16:22

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This space is just for answers to the question. If you have a lid with interesting symbols on it, post a new question and show a picture. – luser droog Sep 20 '23 at 04:16

What do all the symbols on my coffee lid mean?

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