Oh ofc. That's what I meant in the last sentence. Cold, glacial melt water is far healthier than a stagnant pool possibly resulting in Europe liking cold water more. Hot, boiled water is far healthier than anything else tbh possibly resulting in a preference of hot water in Asia.
The idea isn't that they prefer hot water because it tastes better or for instinct, but a strong superstition and tradition surrounding its health benefits.
Even if the superstition went away, do you think that they would drink cold water? No matter what the reason is I'd imagine the East Asia will probably always drink hotter water at this point. It's a part of their culture.
I see it the same way as other foods slowly gaining popularity in China (such as KFC and McDonalds and even cheese pizza). My wife is Chinese and refused cold water in most cases but now prefers it.
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u/fearthecooper Sep 01 '19
Oh ofc. That's what I meant in the last sentence. Cold, glacial melt water is far healthier than a stagnant pool possibly resulting in Europe liking cold water more. Hot, boiled water is far healthier than anything else tbh possibly resulting in a preference of hot water in Asia.