NORA tea is made from a powerful blend of herbs that many midwives recommend during pregnancy. It has incredible nutrition, and you can easily make it yourself!
I’ve known that herbal tea is a great way to get extra nutrition during pregnancy since I was pregnant with my first. However, during this current pregnancy we got really busy with moving across the country, and I wasn’t drinking my tea as often as I knew I needed to be.
Around 28 weeks, the exhaustion hit, and I felt like I was back in my first trimester. I wondered if it was just a third-trimester thing, but it didn’t feel quite right. I realized I needed to give my body a boost, so I started drinking a quart of NORA tea each morning.
The difference was incredible! Within just a few days, I went from feeling like I needed a nap by 10 am to only needing 8 hours of sleep at night and having plenty of energy to spend the majority of the day on my feet.
Since then, NORA tea has become my strict morning routine, and now at 38 weeks of pregnancy, I’m still full of energy. This tea is now my #1 pregnancy staple!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Pleasant-tasting herbal blend – Some herbal teas don’t taste great, but this blend is delicious by itself or with a little bit of honey to sweeten it.
Easy nutrition boost – If you’re looking for a simple way to get some extra vitamins and minerals, this is it!
Delicious hot or cold – You can drink this tea hot or iced depending what you’re in the mood for.
Not just for pregnancy – NORA tea is most famous for providing nutrition during pregnancy, however, almost anyone can enjoy from it. Even my husband drinks it sometimes!
What is NORA Tea?
NORA tea stands for nettle, oatstraw, red raspberry leaf, and alfalfa. Each one of these herbs is packed with vitamins and minerals, and together they make a powerful tea blend.
You can easily make it yourself or purchase it here if you prefer.
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How to Store
You can store brewed NORA tea in a sealed glass container (such as a mason jar) in the fridge for 24 – 48 hours.
The dried NORA tea mixture, however, will last approximately a year when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark location.
FAQs
Many traditional medical providers don’t recommend drinking NORA tea until at least after the first trimester is over and some suggest waiting until the third trimester. Most midwives recommend drinking it by the time you get to 16 weeks of pregnancy.
As with all health supplements during pregnancy, always speak to your medical provider before drinking NORA tea during pregnancy.
Yes, anyone can benefit from the vitamins and minerals in NORA tea!
Most midwives recommend drinking up to one quart of NORA tea a day. However, if you’re struggling to drink that much, just a cup or two would still be beneficial.
Violet’s Tips for Serving
In the wintertime I like drinking this tea hot, but in the summer it’s delicious cold. If I’m craving something sweet, adding a small amount of honey is the perfect touch!
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Ingredients
For best results, use high quality, organic herbs. I like to purchase mine from Mountain Rose Herbs.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: First, combine the herbs in a large mixing bowl, and stir until they are evenly mixed.
Step 2: Then place the mixture in a glass container to store.
Step 3: When you’re ready to brew your tea, add 1/4 cup of the NORA tea blend to a large tea infuser and place it in a quart mason jar.
Pour boiling water over the tea and fill up the jar. Cover and let it steep on the counter for up to a few hours. Then place it in the fridge overnight (leaving the herbs in the jar to continue steeping).
Step 4: The next morning, you can start your day by drinking your nutrition-packed tea! It’s delicious cold or reheated.
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NORA Tea
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup red raspberry leaf
- 1 1/3 cup nettle
- 2/3 cup alfalfa
- 2/3 cup oatstraw
Instructions
- Place the herbs in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Store the dried tea mixture in a quart mason jar or similar airtight container.
- When you're ready to brew your tea, put 1/4 cup of the dried tea into a large tea strainer.
- Place the strainer in a quart mason jar and pour boiling water over the tea to fill up the jar.
- Cover and let steep on the counter for up to a few hours.
- Place in the fridge overnight.
- The next morning, enjoy your nutrition-packed tea!
Notes
Nutrition
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I drink this tea all the time, pregnant or not, and I love it! I know you will too!