This postpartum herbal tea is so soothing for your mind and body. The spearmint not only tastes great but helps reduces stress. For mamas that are looking for a lactation booster, this tea can do wonders. Our Ritual Meals mamas have reported up to a 10 ounce increase in daily milk production. Note: This herbal tea is safely formulated for mamas in postpartum and not for pregnancy, as the ingredients can be stimulating to the uterus.
Star ingredients
Fennel seeds
To promote milk production and supply minerals like manganese, iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Nettle leaves
To support richness and volume of breast milk and supply magnesium and calcium.
Fenugreek seeds
To promote milk production and supply iron, manganese, and magnesium.
Recipe
Servings: 16
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- 1 tablespoon
- Tea strainer or unbleached paper or cotton tea bags
- Air tight container
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Fennel seeds
- ¼ cup Nettle leaves
- ¼ fenugreek seeds
- ¼ spearmint leaves
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in the mixing bowl until leaves and seeds are uniformly distributed.
- If storing in single use tea bags, scoop 1 tablespoon of the tea mixture into each tea bag, then place in the airtight container.
- If using a tea strainer, place ingredients directly in the airtight container.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.
- To enjoy the tea, steep 1 tablespoon or 1 tea bag at a time in hot water, 1-2 times a day.
