What oil does Gong cha fry in?
Gong cha cooks with coconut and palm oil.
In detail: 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.
Ordering at Gong cha? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderGong cha at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Coconut and palm oil |
| Seed oils | No |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (0.8 g average per item, 66 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Coconut oil: No · Palm oil: No |
The 5 cleanest things to order 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 |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Gong cha order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Gong cha report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Gong cha fry in?
Gong cha cooks with coconut and palm oil. In detail: 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.
Does Gong cha use seed oils?
Not in the fryer: Gong cha cooks with coconut and palm oil.
Does Gong cha use beef tallow?
No. Gong cha cooks with coconut and palm oil, not beef tallow.
Does Gong cha use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Gong cha cooks with coconut and palm oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Gong cha?
Passion Fruit Green Tea (0.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: QQ Passionfruit Green Tea (0.0 g) and Lychee Oolong Tea (0.0 g).
Which Gong cha item has the most seed oil?
Original Egg Waffle, at about 3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.