Gong Cha UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Gong Cha UK cooks with: no fryer on site; the Milk Tea and Signature series are built on a hydrogenated palm-kernel non-dairy creamer (very low PUFA), the Fresh Milk series on dairy milk, and brewed/fruit teas carry no added fat; bubble waffle batter uses rapeseed/vegetable oil and egg Update 2026-09-24: the UK menu is now drinks and toppings only; the bubble waffles are no longer sold. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Gong Cha UK
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: QQ Passionfruit Green Tea + Original Bubble Waffle, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Black Tea | 0.0g |
| Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Oolong Tea | 0.0g |
| Earl Grey Tea | 0.0g |
| Wintermelon Drink | 0.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Bubble Waffle | 7.0g |
| Original Bubble Waffle | 6.0g |
| Pearl Brown Sugar Bubble Waffle | 6.0g |
| Matcha Bubble Waffle with Red Bean | 6.0g |
| Oreo Chocolate Smoothie | 3.0g |
Around the world: Gong Cha
Oreo Chocolate Smoothie has 0.6g of PUFA in New Zealand but 3.0g in the UK. Same chain.
We have Gong Cha in 3 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Mango Smoothie | Oreo Chocolate Smoothie | Matcha Smoothie | Taro Smoothie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (this page) | Not disclosed | 2.0g | 3.0g | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Brunei | Not disclosed | 0.0g | n/a | 0.3g | n/a |
| New Zealand | Not disclosed | 0.3g | 0.6g | n/a | 0.3g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Gong Cha UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Gong Cha UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Black Tea | 0.0g |
| Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Oolong Tea | 0.0g |
| Earl Grey Tea | 0.0g |
| Wintermelon Drink | 0.0g |
| QQ Passionfruit Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Mango Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Passionfruit Peach Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Pearls | 0.0g |
| Coconut Jelly | 0.0g |
| Herbal Jelly | 0.0g |
| Pudding | 0.0g |
| Black Milk Tea with Pearl | 1.0g |
| Black Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Green Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Oolong Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Earl Grey Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Wintermelon Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Brown Sugar Black Milk Tea with Pearl | 1.0g |
| Caramel Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Taro Milk | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Green Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Matcha Strawberry Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3J | 1.0g |
| Black Tea with Milk Foam | 1.0g |
| Green Tea with Milk Foam | 1.0g |
| Oolong Tea with Milk Foam | 1.0g |
| Earl Grey with Milk Foam | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Wintermelon Drink | 1.0g |
| Brown Sugar Milk with Pearls | 1.0g |
| Mango Smoothie | 2.0g |
| Matcha Smoothie | 2.0g |
| Taro Smoothie | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Milk Foam Smoothie | 2.0g |
| Milk Foam Brown Sugar Oolong Smoothie | 2.0g |
| Oreo Chocolate Smoothie | 3.0g |
| Original Bubble Waffle | 6.0g |
| Pearl Brown Sugar Bubble Waffle | 6.0g |
| Matcha Bubble Waffle with Red Bean | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Bubble Waffle | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Gong Cha UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Gong Cha UK cooks with: no fryer on site; the Milk Tea and Signature series are built on a hydrogenated palm-kernel non-dairy creamer (very low PUFA), the Fresh Milk series on dairy milk, and brewed/fruit teas carry no added fat; bubble waffle batter uses rapeseed/vegetable oil and egg Update 2026-09-24: the UK menu is now drinks and toppings only; the bubble waffles are no longer sold. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Gong Cha UK cook with?
Our research indicates: no fryer on site; the Milk Tea and Signature series are built on a hydrogenated palm-kernel non-dairy creamer (very low PUFA), the Fresh Milk series on dairy milk, and brewed/fruit teas carry no added fat; bubble waffle batter uses rapeseed/vegetable oil and egg Update 2026-09-24: the UK menu is now drinks and toppings only; the bubble waffles are no longer sold. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Gong Cha UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Gong Cha UK cooks with no fryer on site; the Milk Tea and Signature series are built on a hydrogenated palm-kernel non-dairy creamer (very low PUFA), the Fresh Milk series on dairy milk, and brewed/fruit teas carry no added fat; bubble waffle batter uses rapeseed/vegetable oil and egg Update 2026-09-24: the UK menu is now drinks and toppings only; the bubble waffles are no longer sold, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Gong Cha UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Gong Cha UK cooks with no fryer on site; the Milk Tea and Signature series are built on a hydrogenated palm-kernel non-dairy creamer (very low PUFA), the Fresh Milk series on dairy milk, and brewed/fruit teas carry no added fat; bubble waffle batter uses rapeseed/vegetable oil and egg Update 2026-09-24: the UK menu is now drinks and toppings only; the bubble waffles are no longer sold, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Gong Cha UK?
Black Tea is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gong Cha UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Gong Cha UK?
Chocolate Bubble Waffle is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gong Cha UK, at an estimated 7.0g 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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