Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Elite University Lake Water Sold Online for Brainpower Boost
Some people in China are selling water from famous university lakes online, claiming it can make you smarter.
This water is much more expensive than regular water, costing around $14 for a small bottle.
People buy the water hoping it will help them do well on exams.
The water comes from prestigious schools like Peking and Tsinghua Universities.
However, the universities say selling the water is not allowed because it is important for the environment on campus.
Bottled water from elite Chinese university lakes is being sold online at high prices.
Sellers claim the water, costing up to $14 for 500ml, improves brainpower and brings 'wisdom'.
The water is sourced from lakes at Peking and Tsinghua Universities, two of China's top institutions.
Many students bought the water, particularly during the national college exam.
Universities oppose the sales, citing the importance of the water for campus ecology.
- Who
- Online sellers are selling the water to students and others; the universities oppose the sales.
- What
- Bottled water from university lakes is being sold online with claims of enhanced brainpower.
- When
- Sales were particularly active during China's national college exam.
- Where
- Online in China; water sourced from Peking and Tsinghua Universities.
- Why
- Sellers claim the water enhances brainpower and 'wisdom'; buyers hope for academic success.
Sellers/Buyers
Universities
Effectiveness of Water
Sellers/Buyers
Water from elite universities provides cognitive benefits.
Universities
University water has no special powers.
- Price per 500ml
- $4-$14
- Regular water cost
- $0.7
- Universities involved
- Peking and Tsinghua Universities
- Claimed benefit
- Improved brainpower and 'wisdom'
- University ranking
- Peking (14th globally), Tsinghua (11th globally)