It is well-known that Britain is a nation that loves tea. It is good to know that the glorious British institution “the tea break” may help to increase your fertility. Stress can reduce fertility and even stop ovulation altogether for short periods, so any stress reliever is good for those who are trying to conceive.
Whether you like traditional tea, or herbal infusions- here is our nutritional guide to the health properties of some of the nation’s favorites!
Traditional English Breakfast Tea
The traditional British English Breakfast Tea possses fertility-boosting properties thanks to its antioxidants content. This tea should be drank in monderation for individuals trying to conceive or during pregnancy.
Ginger and Lemon
For women experiencing endometriosis, ginger and lemon tea are recommended for their anti-inflammatory properties. They are also known to improve circulation to the reproductive organs.
Rooibos Tea
Another tea rich in antioxidants is rooibos tea, essential for boosting sperm levels and quality. This tea does not contain caffeine and is an excellent source of vitamin C, great for immunity.
Jasmine Tea
This Chinese tea has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, and fertility booster. Jasmine tea has also aromatherapy qualities that are excellent for the body during pregnancy.
Green Tea
The green tea boasts numerous health benefits. In terms of fertility, the main ingredients in green tea may enhance embryo viability, promote egg maturation, and bolster fertility health by repairing damage caused by various factors. The green tea is also believed to aid men by improving sperm motility and count.
Nettle Tea
Drinking nettle tea benefits women throughout their pregnancy, but also helps fertility, as well as foetal health.
Mint Tea
Stress reduction is crucial when trying to conceive, as it can impact fertility. Mint tea becomes a valuable stress reliever in the quest for conception due to its rich content of vitamins A, C, B12. and folate.
Apple and Cinnamon Tea
Cinnamon has a positive impact on women suffering from PCOS due to its support of healthy circulation to the reproductive organs.
Raspberry Leaf Tea
Raspberry leaf tea has a very high calcium content. It is used as a soothing uterine tonic.
Whatever your tea-drinking habits may be, let's raise a cuppa to the simple yet profound pleasures of a well-brewed tea and the potential it holds to nurture your body. Here's to the comforting rituals, the aromatic infusions, and the shared moments around a teapot – may they continue to be a source of joy and, perhaps, a subtle boost to your fertility.
