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"...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. ..."