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. 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 |
|---|---|
| Pearls | 0.0g |
| Original Bubble Waffle | 6.0g |
| Matcha Bubble Waffle with Red Bean | 6.0g |
| Pearl Brown Sugar Bubble Waffle | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Bubble Waffle | 7.0g |
What to Avoid at Gong Cha UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Bubble Waffle | 7.0g |
| Original Bubble Waffle | 6.0g |
| Matcha Bubble Waffle with Red Bean | 6.0g |
| Pearl Brown Sugar Bubble Waffle | 6.0g |
| Oreo Chocolate Smoothie | 3.0g |
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 |
|---|---|
| Pearls | 0.0g |
| Black Tea | 0.0g |
| Wintermelon Drink | 0.0g |
| Passionfruit Peach Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Herbal Jelly | 0.0g |
| Pudding Jelly | 0.0g |
| Mango Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Oolong Tea | 0.0g |
| Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Earl Grey Tea | 0.0g |
| QQ Passionfruit Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Coconut Jelly | 0.0g |
| Milk Foam Wintermelon Drink | 1.0g |
| Fresh Milk Brown Sugar Pearls | 1.0g |
| Wintermelon Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Green Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Green Tea | 1.0g |
| Oolong Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Brown Sugar Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Pearl Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Taro Milk Drink | 1.0g |
| Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3J | 1.0g |
| Matcha Strawberry Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Earl Grey Tea | 1.0g |
| Green Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Oolong Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Black Tea | 1.0g |
| Black Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Earl Grey Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Caramel Milk Tea | 1.0g |
| Milk Foam Brown Sugar Oolong Smoothie | 2.0g |
| Taro Smoothie | 2.0g |
| Mango Smoothie | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Milk Foam Smoothie | 2.0g |
| Matcha Smoothie | 2.0g |
| Oreo Chocolate Smoothie | 3.0g |
| Original Bubble Waffle | 6.0g |
| Matcha Bubble Waffle with Red Bean | 6.0g |
| Pearl Brown Sugar Bubble Waffle | 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. 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. 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, 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, 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?
Pearls 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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