The invention relates to the technical field of edible oil, and provides a method for detecting the adulterated tea oil. The method comprises the following steps of: firstly, establishing a refractive index, an iodine value, a saponification value and an oleic acid content adulteration detection model, determining the adulteration type by detecting the sample, then, determining an adulteration quantity model through ultraviolet spectrum full-wave scanning, and comparing the data to obtain the determined adulteration quantity. According to the method provided by the invention, not only can the adulteration type for the tea oil be identified, but also the adulteration quantity can be detected, so that cheap edible oil can be prevented from being used for personating expensive tea oil. The method provided by the invention has the characteristics of being economical and simple, excellent in repeatability and high in accuracy, and the like, can be practically used for the teal oil adulteration detection work, and can guarantee and safeguard the benefits of consumers.