S1E8: The Perfect Tea Party with Andy Hayes
During Episode 08 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.
Show Notes:
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:
Chrystina’s Contact Info: Homepage, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest
Jessica’s Contact Info: Sweet Love & Ginger, Old Wisdom Wellness, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest
