Just read about this article on
www.t4u.com...I think this breaks the myth
that all tea drinkers are peaceful people...what do you think? - Danny
[Chinese portion heavily snipped]
"...Just a little news nugget...
Recently in a heated exchange of words in a Taiwanese discussion forum on
tea, the alleged chief editor of Puerh Teapot Magazine blatantly referred to
aged puerh teas in Malaysia as durians, a highly pungent fruit that is not
well liked outside South East Asia; and the tea shops there as fruit stalls.
Furthermore, he has also accused Malaysians of selling fake old puerhs.
He obviously has brought personal grudges into the argument, and has crossed
the line. The magazine and its editorial have also been criticised for
showing preferences to their key advertisers. The Malaysian agent of the
magazine is considering discontinuing the contract with Puerh Teapot
Magazine and instead bring in other magazines with less bias viewpoints. The
magazine, which is increasing becoming thicker with more adverts, may suffer
a sharp decline in readership and circulation, if this comes to pass.
Malaysia, outside of China, Hongkong and Taiwan, is a very keen and
interested market for puerh lovers and collectors over the last few years.
The weather condition in Malaysia has also been praised as the ideal nest
for puerh ageing over the other areas, and produces excellently aged puerhs.
...."