A cup for containing therein a carbonated beverage is provided, comprising a smooth interior surface having distinct upper and lower portions. The interior surface is provided with one or more nucleation sites defining a predetermined total nucleation area and comprising an uppermost nucleation zone disposed on the upper portion of the interior surface, and a lowermost nucleation zone disposed on the lower portion of the interior surface. The lowermost nucleation zone comprises at least a quarter of the total nucleation area, and the lower portion does not extend above the lowermost third of the height of the cup.
