NORA tea is made from a powerful blend of herbs that is often recommended during pregnancy. It has incredible nutrition and a unique herbal flavor, and you can easily make it yourself!
Quick Look at the Recipe
- 🫖 Flavor: Mild and earthy
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🕒 Steep Time: 8 hours
- 👥 Yield: 16 quarts of brewed tea
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Nettle, red raspberry leaf, alfalfa, oat straw
- 👩🍳 Tip: To take advantage of all the nutrients in this herbal blend, steep the tea overnight in the fridge.
The One Thing That Saved My Energy
I’ve known for years that herbal tea is one of the easiest ways to give my body extra support during pregnancy. But this pregnancy, we were busy moving across the country, and I let the habit slide.
Around 28 weeks, the exhaustion hit hard. I felt like I was back in the first trimester. I tried to tell myself it was just normal third-trimester fatigue, but something felt off. Since my body clearly needed a boost, I decided to start drinking NORA tea.
The difference was incredible. Within a few days, I went from needing a nap by 10 a.m. to feeling rested on eight hours of sleep and having steady energy throughout the day. Since then, NORA tea has been a non-negotiable part of my routine. Now at 38 weeks, I still feel energized, and it’s officially my #1 pregnancy staple.
What Makes this Pregnancy Tea Special?
- Easy nutrition boost to help your body keep up with the demands of pregnancy.
- Pleasant-tasting herbal blend delicious by itself or with a touch of honey.
- Simple to make at home so you don’t have to buy individual tea bags.
Ingredients
For best results, use high quality, organic herbs. I like to purchase mine from Azure Standard.
Tools Needed
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, enjoy your nutrition-packed tea! It’s delicious cold or reheated.
Expert tip: To get the full nutritional benefit from this blend, don’t rush the steeping process. I’ve made it part of my evening routine so it has plenty of time to infuse and is ready to enjoy the next morning.
If you’re looking for more tea recipes, check out my healthy iced tea and fresh peppermint tea!
When to Drink Pregnancy Tea
Many conventional medical providers don’t recommend drinking NORA tea until at least 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.
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!
FAQs
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 if you prefer.
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 blend will last approximately a year when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark location.
Yes, men can also benefit from the vitamins and minerals in NORA tea.
Most midwives recommend drinking up to one quart of NORA tea a day after the first trimester. However, if you’re struggling to drink that much, just a cup or two would still provide wonderful nutrition.
Make sure to speak to your healthcare provider before drinking herbal teas during pregnancy.
Yes, NORA tea provides wonderful nutrition for the postpartum season.
If you try this recipe, let me know in the comments! Tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome
NORA Tea for Pregnancy
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.1 1/3 cup red raspberry leaf, 1 1/3 cup nettle, 2/3 cup alfalfa, 2/3 cup oatstraw
- 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 and then place in the fridge overnight.
- The next morning, enjoy your nutrition-packed tea!
Notes
Nutrition
If you tried this herbal tea blend, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you! Please make sure to come back and leave a comment and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating.
I drink this tea all the time, pregnant or not, and I love it! I know you will too!