I gave some of this tea to some of my birth clients before I had my fourth baby, Rory. One of my clients served it to me during a post-natal visit. I remember thinking, "Yum, this is good tea!" before I realised it was my own blend!
Since having Rory (in December 2010), I've drunk litres of it and it is indeed delicious.
If you are keen on the aniseed-y taste of fennel, caraway and blessed thistle, you'll love this. It is nutritionally rich and contains superb galactogogues to help boost and maintain a bountiful supply for your little nursling.
You can make up your tea in the morning and drink it whenever throughout the day.
Place a "finger-ful" of herbs (about 1-2 tbsp) in a glass jug, bowl or even a jar, or a ceramic pot.
Pour on hot water, cover, and let it steep for about 10 minutes.
Now you have your basic herbal liquid ready.
In a mug, dissolve a little bit of Manuka honey if you wish, then strain as much of the tea as you want - all tea if you like it strong, or top up with hot water if you like it subtle.
Add a twist of lemon or lime if you wish - or enjoy as is to appreciate the flavours.
It doesn't matter whether you drink your tea hot, room temperature or chilled.
I suggest drinking 3-4 cups throughout the day, but you can certainly drink more if you wish.
The Breastfeeding Bliss Tea contains:
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) - boost milk production, nourishes nutritionally and eases colic in babies via the mother's milk
Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus) - a richly nutritious well known galactogogue
Caraway (Carum carvi) - an aromatic herb (seed) known to increase milk supply
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) - anothe galactogogue which stimulates the milk ejection reflex (the let down) and also provides anti-colic benefits for the baby through the mother's milk
Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis) - an effective galactogogue which stimulates the mammary glands.
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) - makes milk sweeter and increases the fat content of milk
Nettle (Urtica dioica) - a nourishing herb, rich in iron, calcium and Vitamin K and also an effective galactogogue
Vervain (Verbena officinalis) - a calming herb which nourishes the nervous system and enhances milk supply
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