Gongcheng Oil Tea is a traditional and distinctive beverage in northern Guangxi, occupying an important position in the local food culture.
Its production process is unique and particular. First of all, high-quality tea leaves are selected as the main raw material. The quality of the tea leaves directly affects the taste and aroma of the oil tea. Usually, locally grown tea leaves are chosen, which have a unique flavor. In addition to tea leaves, many ingredients such as peanuts, sesame and ginger are added. Put the tea leaves and ginger together in a special oil tea pot and stir-fry them slowly over a low heat until the tea leaves give off a strong aroma. Then add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, and then simmer over low heat for a while to let the flavors of the tea leaves, peanuts, sesame and ginger blend together. After cooking, use a strainer to filter out the tea dregs, leaving only the rich and mellow tea soup.
This beverage is full of the fragrance of tea and has a unique rich taste. The addition of ginger adds a hint of spiciness, making the taste more diverse. Meanwhile, it also brings the effect of dispelling cold and removing dampness to the oil tea. Peanuts and sesame endow the oil tea with a rich fragrance and abundant nutrition. When you take a sip of Gongcheng Oil Tea, the first thing you feel is the strong fragrance of tea, and then the slight spiciness of ginger and the rich fragrance of peanuts and sesame spread in your mouth, making you have a long aftertaste.
When drinking Gongcheng Oil Tea, people often add some popped rice. The popped rice is fried until golden and crispy in the oil pan. When put into the oil tea, it instantly absorbs the soup of the oil tea and becomes soft and glutinous with a bit of crispness, adding a unique texture to the oil tea. Moreover, Gongcheng Oil Tea is not only delicious, but also has the effect of warming the stomach and comforting the heart. It can make people feel warm and comfortable in the cold weather. At the same time, it also has the function of refreshing the mind, making people feel energetic after drinking it.
Gongcheng Oil Tea is usually served with local specialty snacks such as Ciba and Paisan. Ciba is soft, glutinous and sweet, forming a sharp contrast and complementarity in taste with the rich oil tea. Paisan is a kind of fried pasta, which is crispy and delicious. It has a special flavor when eaten with oil tea. They together form a unique food combination in northern Guangxi, reflecting the rich local food culture.
