About Marcus Stout
Owner of Golden Moon Tea. Amateur chef, wannabe world traveler and an obsessive compulsive tea drinker. Half Chinese, Half Irish which gives me a unique perspective on tea, culture and turning red when drinking alcohol.
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Owner of Golden Moon Tea. Amateur chef, wannabe world traveler and an obsessive compulsive tea drinker. Half Chinese, Half Irish which gives me a unique perspective on tea, culture and turning red when drinking alcohol.
“When the world is all at odds And the mind is all at sea Then cease the useless tedium And brew a cup of tea. There is magic in its’ fragrance, There is solace in its’ taste; And the laden moments vanish Somehow into space. And the world becomes…
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Imagine you are an Emperor of a gigantic country thousands of years ago. Back then, it was good to be an Emperor. Trust me. You could do pretty much anything you wanted, tell people whatever was on your mind and everyone would have to worship you. So, in all of…
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If you have ever eaten Thai food, you have most likely had “Thai Iced Tea.” It is strong, sweet and extremely delicious. The drink also has a great presentation, with the coconut milk swirling around and mixing with the bright orange color of the tea. While I truly enjoy a…
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I get a lot of questions regarding the “rules” of tea. If you ask Earl Grey drinkers how they like their tea, you will get a few different answers. Some will say that you never put anything in it. Others will say…
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Is iced tea healthy? Sure it is. Is it thirst quenching on a hot day? Yep. Can you combine iced tea with alcohol and have a party? Surprisingly yes! And you don’t even have to have a party, you can have a glass, kick back and relax. This recipe for…
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Some people love tea. Then there are people that will actually risk their life to drink tea. If you don’t believe me, here are some pictures of one of the most remote tea houses in the world. A nice sturdy gondola ride Luckily those chains are there otherwise this may…
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Even though my wife utterly hates when I watch baseball on TV, she actually enjoys going to the games in person. Baseball is much more than just stats and box scores. Being at a live game is all about the perfectly manicured grass, the “crack” of the wooden bats and…
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Memorial Day means summer and summer means it is going to be nice and toasty outside. So, I can’t think of a better way to kick off the summer than with an incredibly refreshing iced tea recipe! Iced tea is easy to make, contains zero calories (unless mixed with sugar)…
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Every time I am up late I always seem to get fixated on infomercials. It doesn’t matter if it is a spatula that can grip sausages or a cloth that can absorb an entire 2 liter bottle of soda. These commercials are so entertaining I find myself watching them for…
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