Gongcheng Oil Tea [Guangxi Gongcheng Specialty]

What is Gongcheng Oil Tea? Authentic Guangxi Gongcheng Specialty: Gongcheng Oil Tea

Content Summary:Do you want to know what Gongcheng Oil Tea is? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Gongcheng, Guangxi - Gongcheng Oil Tea. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Gongcheng Oil Tea. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Gongcheng Oil Tea and how its history originated? The production method of Gongcheng oil tea, the awards and honors of Gongcheng oil tea, and the tasting and eating methods of Gongcheng oil tea

Introduction to Gongcheng Oil Tea

"Gongcheng Oil Tea" is a traditional food of the Yao people in Gongcheng. According to historical records, it began in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than 1000 years. After the 1990s, "Gongcheng Oil Tea" spread to various places in Guilin and Guangxi. Nowadays, drinking oil tea has become a fun thing for people's diet and leisure

People in Gongcheng have to "make oil tea" for breakfast every day, and some families even cannot do without oil tea for three meals. Oil tea is called "Da" instead of "boiled", which is a unified term in various regions, but each region's oil tea has its own unique flavor. The traditional method of making oil tea is to use old leaf black tea as the main ingredient, stir fry it in oil until slightly charred and fragrant, add salt and water to boil, and mostly add ginger to boil together. The taste is strong and astringent, with a hint of spiciness. In the Gongcheng area, ground and intoxicated peanut powder is added to make the taste more mellow and less astringent. Due to the perfect cooking time, Gongcheng oil tea is regarded as the top oil tea in various regions, renowned throughout northern Guangxi and Guangxi. Drinking oil tea is not seasonal, it is consumed all year round, morning and evening. Guests arrive without distinction of morning or evening, ready to cook and serve at any time, and even more sumptuous. Gongcheng is now rated as the hometown of longevity in China, and the secret to longevity is closely related to oil tea. The production method of Gongcheng oil tea is particularly particular. Tea leaves harvested during the Qingming and Guyu seasons are selected and soaked in a small amount of hot water for 5-10 minutes to reduce the smoky and bitter taste. Then, a small amount of lard is added to the tea pot and heated. Ginger, garlic, and soaked tea leaves are added and stir fried slightly. After pounding, water is added and boiled until the flavor is achieved. Salt is added for seasoning, and the tea is filtered into a bowl using a bamboo funnel. Scallion and fragrant vegetable powder are sprinkled, and then mixed with water. Rice flowers, crispy fruits (similar to fried dough lumps), crispy peanuts, stir fried rice, stir fried soybeans, and scattered on a small plate are ready to serve. After the Gongcheng oil tea is served, the first thing you can smell is the unique aroma of chopped scallions and cilantro. When you import it, you may initially feel the bitterness of the tea leaves, but later it becomes sweet and fragrant, leaving a lingering aftertaste

Awards and honors for Gongcheng Oil Tea

"Gongcheng Oil Tea" has obtained a geographical indication certification trademark registration certificate issued by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. This marks that "Gongcheng Oil Tea" has become the first geographical indication certification trademark for local specialty snack products in Guangxi

How to taste Gongcheng oil tea

Add 3-4 bowls of water to a pot, pour in concentrated oil tea granules and boil for about 2-3 minutes, stir, add salt and drink while hot. The taste and aroma are quite similar to oil tea made on site, making it a great gift for travel