During Episode 8 of Gatherings Podcast we talk with Plum Deluxe founder and creator, Andy Hayes, about hosting tea parties, our favorite teas, thoughtful conversation starters, where to even begin when you're hosting a tea party, and many tea party logistics. You're definitely in for a treat! Andy Hayes is the founder and creator of Plum Deluxe.  When he's not blending teas or baking up something yummy in the kitchen, he's hiking in the hills around his home of Portland, Oregon.

• Our love of tea parties
• Meet Andy
• • Starting Plum Deluxe
  • A Discussion of Tea - Why Tea, the Tea Lifestyle, and Tea Culture
• Our Favorite Teas
• • Andy: White Tea
  • Jessica: Black Tea & Herbal Tea, Mindful Morning
  • Chrystina: Rooibos & Chai
• Andy's Party Hosting Style & Moments That Matter
• • Type: Relaxed Eclectic
  • Food Bars
  • Taco Parties
• Thoughtful Conversation Starters
• Where to Begin When Hosting a Tea Party
• • The Intention
  • The Tea
• Tea Party Logistics
• • A Soup + Tea Pairing Brainstorm
  • Sweet or Savory
  • When to Brew the Tea
  • Decor and 5 Unique Tea Party Centerpiece Ideas
  • How Much Tea to Serve
  • How to Offer Tea to Your Guests
• What are you planning right now?
• • Jessica: Her son's Christening
  • Andy: Couples nights
  • Chrystina: Wine tasting dinner party
• What's going on in your kitchen?
• • Chrystina: Making peach jam
  • Andy: Tomatoes, figs, and plums
  • Jessica: Preserving, canning, blueberry thyme jam, ears of corn, tomatoes, jalapenos, zucchini bread, and more!
• How are you staying in touch?
• • Jessica: Birth announcements
  • Andy: Postcard swaps
  • Chrystina: Flying to Nashville
• What are you into right now?
• • Chrystina: Back into blogging and her new podcast
  • Andy: Baking and pumpkin spice
  • Jessica: Going through cookbooks
• Find Andy online:
• • Plum Deluxe
  • Tea Shop
  • Newsletter Sign Up
• Find us online:
• • Gatherings Podcast
  • • Facebook
    • Twitter
  • Chrystina Noel
  • Sweet Love & Ginger