Gong cha Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Gong cha cooks with: coconut and palm oil. Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 0.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Gong cha
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Passion Fruit Green Tea | 0.0g |
| QQ Passionfruit Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Lychee Oolong Tea | 0.0g |
| Peach Oolong Tea | 0.0g |
| Mango Green Tea | 0.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Gong cha
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Original Egg Waffle | 3.0g |
| Matcha Egg Waffle | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Egg Waffle | 3.0g |
| Bubble Egg Waffle | 3.0g |
| Taro Milk Slush | 2.0g |
Every Gong cha item, ranked
All 67 items we have for Gong cha, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Passion Fruit Green Tea | 0.0g |
| QQ Passionfruit Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Lychee Oolong Tea | 0.0g |
| Peach Oolong Tea | 0.0g |
| Mango Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Black Tea | 0.0g |
| Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Oolong Tea | 0.0g |
| Earl Grey Tea | 0.0g |
| Wintermelon Tea | 0.0g |
| Wintermelon Oolong Tea | 0.0g |
| Grapefruit Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Lemon Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Peach Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Hibiscus Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Honey Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Lemon Ai-Yu White Pearl | 0.0g |
| Lemon Wintermelon Basil Seeds | 0.0g |
| Black Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Taro Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Pearls | 1.0g |
| Matcha Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Earl Grey Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Oolong Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Matcha Strawberry Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Black Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Matcha | 1.0g |
| Honey Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Wintermelon Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Brown Sugar Milk (No Tea) | 1.0g |
| Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Pearl Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Brown Sugar Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Caramel Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3 J's | 1.0g |
| Panda Black Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Brown Sugar Oolong Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Green Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Oolong Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Earl Grey Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Wintermelon | 1.0g |
| Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Creme Brulee Brown Sugar Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Creme Brulee Strawberry Latte | 1.0g |
| Matcha Tea Latte | 1.0g |
| Tea Latte | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Matcha Latte | 1.0g |
| Coffee Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Coffee | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Black Coffee | 1.0g |
| Taro | 1.0g |
| Caramel Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Yogurt Drink | 1.0g |
| Lychee Slush | 1.0g |
| Mango Milk Slush | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Milk Slush | 1.0g |
| Matcha Milk Slush | 1.0g |
| Peach Slush | 1.0g |
| Taro Milk Slush | 2.0g |
| Caramel Chocolate Slush | 2.0g |
| Original Egg Waffle | 3.0g |
| Matcha Egg Waffle | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Egg Waffle | 3.0g |
| Bubble Egg Waffle | 3.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Gong cha use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Gong cha cooks with: coconut and palm oil. Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 0.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Gong cha cook with?
Our research indicates: Fully hydrogenated coconut oil and/or fully hydrogenated palm oil in non-dairy creamer powder; dairy cream in milk foam series — all near-zero PUFA sources. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Gong cha use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Gong cha cooks with coconut and palm oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Gong cha seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Gong cha cooks with coconut and palm oil, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Gong cha?
Passion Fruit Green Tea is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gong cha, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Gong cha?
Original Egg Waffle is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gong cha, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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