Wide Mouth vs Narrow Mouth Bottles: Which Is Best for Cold-Pressed Juice?

## Wide Mouth vs Narrow Mouth: Choosing the Right Opening for Your Juice The neck finish of your bottle affects everything from production efficiency to consumer experience. Let's break down the pros and cons. ### Wide Mouth (38mm+) #### Pros: - **Easier to drink from** — Consumers love the experience - **Better for thick juices** — Smoothies, pulpy juices flow freely - **Easy to fill** — Faster filling speeds, less spillage - **Easy to clean** — Important for refillable/reusable trends - **Premium perception** — Wide mouth feels more "craft" and artisanal #### Cons: - Slightly higher cap cost - Fewer cap style options than 28mm - More surface area exposed to air once opened ### Narrow Mouth (28mm) #### Pros: - **Universal compatibility** — Works with virtually all capping machines - **Lower cap costs** — 28mm caps are the most common and affordable - **Better pour control** — Less spillage when pouring - **Familiar to consumers** — Standard water/soda bottle feel #### Cons: - Harder to drink thick juices from - Slower filling for viscous products - Less "premium" perception for juice ### What Cold-Pressed Juice Brands Prefer The cold-pressed juice industry has overwhelmingly adopted **wide mouth bottles**. Here's why: 1. **Brand identity** — Wide mouth = craft juice in consumers' minds 2. **Product fit** — Cold-pressed juices often contain pulp and fiber 3. **Drinking experience** — Consumers drink directly from the bottle 4. **Visual appeal** — You can see the juice better through the wider opening ### Our Recommendation For cold-pressed juice, go with **38mm wide mouth**. It's what consumers expect, and it works better for the product. For thinner, filtered juices or flavored waters, **28mm** can save you money on caps and works perfectly. [Browse our wide mouth juice bottles →](/bottles/)