diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
index d09acc8e15e..4117defbbdf 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@
 		..()
 		reagents.add_reagent("tea", 30)
 		src.pixel_x = rand(-10.0, 10)
-		src.pixel_y = rand(-10.0, 10)
+		src.pixel_y = rand(0, 20)       // the teacup is very low on the 32x32 grid so if it's -y then it clips into the tile below it.
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/drinks/ice
 	name = "Ice Cup"
@@ -310,4 +310,4 @@
 	name = "cup"
 	desc = "A cup with the British flag emblazoned on it."
 	icon_state = "britcup"
-	volume = 30
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+	volume = 30