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Guilin Oil Tea

Oil Tea

Oil Tea is a distinctive flavor of Guilin. Every county of Guilin has people who regularly drink oil tea; however the most famous oil tea drinkers are the Yao people of Gongcheng.

Oil tea is prepared by frying tealeaves with garlic, salt, ginger, chili, possibly other ingredients and of course oil (usually peanut oil) in a wok. Water is then added and the mixture boiled. The tea, which is more like a broth, is poured through a wickerwork sieve (or tea strainer). The leaves in the strainer may be pounded with a hammer-like wooden pestle to release the flavor. Oil tea has a greeny-gray color and a strong taste. It is good for waking one up in the morning due to the caffeine content. It is drunk or spooned from bowls, and what in the West might be regarded as breakfast cereals – puffed rice and cereal balls, along with crispy fried dough sticks and peanuts - are added to the broth.

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Goh sock sin
We are going to Guilin from dec19 to dec 24. What is the weather like? Any special local delicacy to try. We are Chinese from Malaysia. I heard that is a Guilin waterlake show. Is it available during this period. Also any other places of interest Reply Asked on 2011-12-11
William
Hi Goh I guess you mean the Impression Sanjie show in Yangshuo of Guilin. It is no problem to see it during this period. It is an ourdoor show, and Guilin is a little cold now, the temperature is around 10 centigrade, so please prepare thick clothes to prevent the low temperature and strong wind. Li River cruise, Elephant trunk hill, Reed flute cave, moon mountain are all places of interests in Guilin. Why not send your inqure to my email: william@chinahighlights.net, let me know what class of hotel you want, how many people in your group, and when do you arrive and depart Guilin. William Huo Travel Advisor Replied on 2011-12-12
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