[arch_hunter]

Traditionally China has been the same way: Whenever somebody gives you a glass of water it is always warm so that the receiver knows that it has been boiled, and is safe to drink. It often takes foreigners a while to adjust.

[lionhearted]

Lemon helps if possible. Lukewarm or hot water by itself = bu hao (no good). Lukewarm lemon-flavored water = much more drinkable.

/in China and Taiwan this year