Wong Lo Kat facts for kids
A can of JDB's Wong Lo Kat
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| Type | Herbal tea |
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| Manufacturer | Various (including JDB Group and Guangzhou Pharmaceutical) |
| Country of origin | China |
| Introduced | 1828 |
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| Chinese | 王老吉 | ||||||||||||
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Wong Lo Kat, also known as Wanglaoji, is a very popular Chinese herbal tea. It's a sweet drink made from different plant parts. You can find it in many types of cans and cartons across China and other parts of the world. It's like a special, refreshing drink that many people enjoy.
Contents
What's in Wong Lo Kat?
Wong Lo Kat is made from a mix of natural ingredients. These ingredients are carefully chosen to give the tea its unique flavor and properties.
- Water
- Sugar
- Mesonas Chinesis
- Plumeria rubra
- Microcos paniculate
- Chrysanthemum
- Lonicera japonica
- Prunella vulgaris
- Licorice
The Story of Wong Lo Kat
Wong Lo Kat started a long time ago in China, way back in 1828. It was created by a doctor named Wong Chat Bong. He lived in the southern parts of China, in areas called Guangdong and Guangxi. His family was known for making special herbal teas. Because of this, the name Wong Lo Kat became very famous for this type of drink. The secret recipe for this tea has been passed down through many generations. It is still an important part of Chinese tea culture today.
Wong Lo Kat's Journey to Hong Kong
Around 1949, big changes happened in China. The government took over many private businesses. Because of this, the Wong family who owned Wong Lo Kat started new operations in Hong Kong. This meant that the original company in mainland China became government-owned. So, the Wong Lo Kat brand ended up being made by different companies in different places.
The Name Game: A Trademark Story
For many years, the government-owned company in mainland China, Guangzhou Pharmaceutical, allowed another company called JDB Group to use the "Wanglaoji" name. JDB Group made the popular red can version of the tea. Guangzhou Pharmaceutical made a green carton version.
The agreement for JDB to use the name was renewed several times. The red can version made by JDB became incredibly popular. Its sales grew much faster than the green carton version.
However, there was a disagreement about the trademark. In 2012, it was decided that JDB Group could no longer use the "Wanglaoji" name. After this, JDB Group changed the name on their red cans to "JDB." Guangzhou Pharmaceutical then started making their own red can version of "Wanglaoji."
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Even after the name change, the JDB red can drink remained very popular. The original Wong family descendants in Hong Kong, who continued the brand outside mainland China, showed their support for the JDB company. This story shows how a famous brand can have a complex history with different companies making similar products.
Images for kids
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310 ml red can version produced by JDB, named "Wong Lo Kat" (c. 1995–2011)
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310 ml red can version produced by JDB, named "Wong Lo Kat produced by JDB" (2011 – May 2012)
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310 ml red can version produced by JDB, named "JDB" (May 2012 – April 2015)
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250 ml green carton version produced by Guangzhou Pharmaceutical, named "Wanglaoji" (c. beginning 1995)
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310 ml red can version produced in Malaysia, named "Wong Lo Kat"
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310ml (10.9 fl. oz.) can, as purchased in the United States in 2022
See also
In Spanish: Té de hierbas Wong Lo Gat para niños
