What oil does The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf fry in?
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cooks with canola and soybean oil.
In detail: canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages).
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Build my orderThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola and soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (0.8 g average per item, 250 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes · Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Skinny Pop White Cheddar Popcorn | 0.6g |
| Oatmeal with Toppings | 2.0g |
| Plain Bagel | 2.0g |
| Everything Bagel | 2.0g |
| Cheese Jalapeno Bagel | 2.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 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 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf fry in?
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cooks with canola and soybean oil. In detail: canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages).
Does The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf use seed oils?
Yes. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cooks with canola and soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is A, about 0.8 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf use beef tallow?
No. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cooks with canola and soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cooks with canola and soybean 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 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf?
Egg & Cheese Sandwich (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Caprese Sandwich (4.0 g) and Egg White Pesto Wrap (4.0 g).
Which The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf item has the most seed oil?
Almond Croissant, at about 10.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.