The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cooks with: canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages). Across the 126 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
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.
Cleanest full order: Caramel Ice Blended + Smartwater, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Smartwater | 0.0g |
| Pure Vanilla Ice Blended | 1.0g |
| Cafe Au Lait | 1.0g |
| Mango Ice Blended | 1.0g |
| Pure Caramel Ice Blended | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Almond Croissant | 10.0g |
| Banana Nut Muffin | 10.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 9.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 8.0g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cooks with: canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages). Across the 126 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cook with?
Our research indicates: canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cooks with canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cooks with canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf?
Smartwater is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf?
Almond Croissant is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, at an estimated 10.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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