Wang Hanzi's Oil Tea

Wang Hanzi's Oil Tea

　　Wang Hanzi's Oil Tea

　　Wang Hanzi, originally named Wang Xincheng, has crafted an oil tea that stands out among the snacks of the old town. Oil tea is a nourishing specialty among Suixi’s street foods. Far from being simple-minded, Wang Hanzi actively listens to customer feedback, carefully considers suggestions, and refines his craft through repeated practice. Served every morning or evening, the bold calls of the vendor echo across the stone-paved streets, drawing in crowds. During peak seasons, customers come in waves, most leaving happily satisfied. The steady stream of returning patrons has made his business thrive.

　　It is often said, “The old town’s oil tea is wonderfully fragrant—pleasing to both the eyes and the palate.” At street-side food stalls, a large thermos wrapped in cotton cloth to retain heat holds the prepared oil tea. When served, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil are added, creating a tangy, spicy, and savory flavor that is deliciously satisfying. The texture is smooth and rich, slightly thick on the tongue, with a strong aroma of buttery oil. Nutritious and beloved by both the elderly and children, oil tea not only boasts a delightful taste but also offers benefits such as invigoration, digestion aid, stomach soothing, dampness expulsion, cold prevention, and relief from colds. Especially when you’re feeling extremely tired, a bowl or two of this oil tea can work wonders—before long, your fatigue fades away unnoticed, replaced by a rare sense of well-being.

　　Ingredients: blanched bean curd sheets, peanuts, pork bone marrow oil, wheat gluten, black and white sesame seeds, fennel seeds (both large and small), cloves, Sichuan peppercorns, and more.

　　Preparation Method: In a pot, add ingredients such as fennel seeds (large and small), cloves, and Sichuan peppercorns. Simmer over low heat, then strain through a fine sieve. Next, add blanched bean curd sheets, peanuts, and other ingredients to the pot, and stir-fry over high heat until it begins to smoke. Then pour in pork bone marrow oil and wheat gluten, stirring everything evenly in the pot. Add black and white sesame seeds and mix well. Finally, bring to a boil and thicken with flour to complete the oil tea.

　　If you’d like to experience the authentic flavors of Suixi’s old town oil tea, why not pay a visit to Suixi? There, you’ll be welcomed by the hospitable locals and get to taste their signature snack—genuine old street-style Wang Hanzi Oil Tea from Suixi.