Spring water and China - Laoshan Oldenlandia Water

[yang88]

Dear cecil,
Bottled spring water is popular all around the world. What about China. Does China produces any bottled spring water and is spring water popular among chinese people. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
Yes, China has a very famous distiller: Olendia Water Company that produces bottled spring water.
In the past, it came only in a green glass bottle.
Nowadays, it comes in both a green glass bottle and another more compact bottle same as the Ribena clear glass bottle. A few years ago, another version, the alluminium can.
This mineral water is very famous in the Far East as it is suppose to be a cooling drink.
Because of the alakaline in the drink, one may need to get used to it. The bottled drink comes with CO2.
It is a refreshing no calorie drink.
In Mandarin, it is translated as `Snake Head' drink. When we order it, from coffee shops, we just ask for `Ser Tao Shui' or (Snake Head drink).
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 7/8/00 12:17:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
Bottled spring water is
popular all around the world.
What about China. Does China
produces any bottled spring
water and is spring water
popular among chinese people.
Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Spring water and China - Laoshan Oldenlandia Water

Dear Anon,
I took the opportunity to take a picture of what the `green' mineral water looks like.
By the way, the correct `English' spelling on the bottle is: Oldenlandia Water.
This is the description on the label:
OLENLANDIA WATER
Make of the abstracted fragrant essense of oldeniadia with Laoshan mineral water rich in mineral elements and it is indeed a refreshing drink for all seasons around the year with a tradition of quality sinces 1962.
It is bottled by Qindao Laoshan Oldenlandia Water Co Ltd, China.
It is the addition of oldeniadia to Laoshan mineral water that gives it a unique flavour.
I forgot to mention that often some take it with a pinch of salt added.
I am not sure, if you have this in your country. But if not, perhaps, someone, perhaps you would like to try to be the importer/distributor:)
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

 

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On 7/8/00 12:17:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
Bottled spring water is
popular all around the world.
What about China. Does China
produces any bottled spring
water and is spring water
popular among chinese people.
Thanks.

 

 

[Cecil Lee]

Poor cousin … sharper taste.. not as mellow or soothing as the green glass bottle one…

[Cecil Lee]

On 18th November 2024

$2.00 per bottle

[Cecil Lee]

Laoshan Oldenlandia Water is a well-known bottled spring water brand from China, sourced from the Laoshan (Mount Lao) area in Shandong Province.  

 

About Laoshan and its water:

- Spring source: Laoshan is famous for its natural mountain springs, which are reputed for their purity and mineral balance.  
- Water characteristics: The springs are often filtered naturally through granite and other rock layers, resulting in clean, slightly mineralized water.  
- Cultural significance: Laoshan has a long history tied to Taoist culture, and its water has been valued for drinking and brewing tea for centuries.  
- Oldenlandia addition Some versions of Laoshan’s bottled water are infused with Oldenlandia diffusa, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb believed to help with detoxification, cooling the body, and supporting liver health.  

 

[Cecil Lee]

Laoshan, or Mount Lao, is located on the southeastern coastline of Shandong Province, China, near the city of **Qingdao**. It lies along the Yellow Sea and is famous for its scenic coastal mountains, natural springs, and long history as a center of Taoist culture.  

Location Overview:

  
- Region: Southeastern coastline of Shandong Province, China  
- Nearby City: Qingdao  
- Coordinates: Approximately **36.17° N, 120.63° E**  
- Surroundings: Faces the Yellow Sea, with mountain ranges extending inland  

Map Reference (Google Maps link):  
[View Laoshan on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Laoshan,+Qingdao,+Shandong,+China/)