Gongcheng Oil Tea,恭城油茶， is produced in Gongcheng County, Guilin City. It tastes very fragrant and contains both tea and ginger. Local people in Gongcheng County must eat it for three meals a day.
Gongcheng Oil Tea is mainly made of old leaf black tea, which is stir fried in oil until slightly charred and fragrant. It is then boiled with salt and water, mostly with ginger. The prepared Gongcheng Oil Tea, when served on the table, first smells a unique aroma of scallions and coriander.
When imported, it initially feels the bitterness of tea, but after a while, the taste becomes mellow and fresh, leaving a lasting impression. When drinking oil-tea, if you paire it with local fried and fragrant snacks, it is absolutely delicious!
Where to eat?
Ximfuli Restaurant (Gongcheng Oil Tea)
Address: Inside the Guihuajing Qinyuan Hotel, Chengzhong Road, Yangshuo County,Guilin City
Phone: 0773-8861369
Business hours: 10:00-22:00