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Organic Herbal Tea | Sweet & Herbaceous | Caffeine-Free

Organic Nursing Care Herbal Tea

Blended in Oregon Sweet Earthy

Fenugreek and fennel, the galactagogue herbs midwives have used for centuries. Nettle for mineral replenishment, lemon balm for the nerves.

Ingredients: Organic Fennel Seed, Organic Fenugreek Seed, Organic Lemon Balm, Organic Nettle Leaf.

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About Leche de Mama (Nursing Care)

The galactagogue blend built on centuries of midwife practice.

Fenugreek and fennel seed are the two herbs Western midwifery has used the longest to support lactation. Both are classified as galactagogues, herbs traditionally used to encourage milk flow. Fenugreek contains phytoestrogens, plant compounds structurally similar to human estrogen, which midwives believe support the hormonal environment of milk production. Fennel seed works similarly, with a gentler action. Nettle leaf adds iron and calcium, minerals that deplete during postpartum recovery. Lemon balm settles the frazzled nerves that come with sleep deprivation. The cup tastes like maple syrup and mild anise, naturally sweet without added sugar.

Why hydration is the real galactagogue.

Every lactation consultant will tell you the same thing first: drink more water. Milk production depends on hydration above all else. This blend makes hydration functional. The herbs work, but the ritual of drinking multiple warm cups throughout the day does as much for supply as the fenugreek does. The sweetness helps. Water gets boring. This doesn't.

The maple-syrup note.

Fenugreek seeds contain sotolon, the same aromatic compound that gives maple syrup its character. When you steep fenugreek, the cup smells unmistakably like pancakes. The fennel adds a soft anise note. The lemon balm lifts it with citrus. The result is a naturally sweet, comforting cup that many nursing mothers crave in a way that plain water never earns. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.

Organic Ingredients
  • Organic Fennel Seed
  • Organic Fenugreek Seed
  • Organic Lemon Balm
  • Organic Nettle Leaf
Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet and warm. The fenugreek smells distinctly of maple syrup. Lemon balm adds a soft citrus note underneath.

In the cup: Herbaceous and naturally sweet. The maple character leads, with a mild anise note from the fennel threading through. Lemon balm keeps the finish bright.

Finish: Smooth and coating, with a clean citrus lift. No bitterness, even when steeped long.

Why You'll Love It

The galactagogues: Fenugreek and fennel are the two herbs Western midwifery has used the longest for lactation support. Both contain phytoestrogens, plant compounds that resemble human estrogen in structure. Midwives and herbalists have traditionally used these herbs to support the hormonal environment that drives milk production. Fenugreek shows up in Ayurvedic texts as a warming herb for new mothers. Fennel appears in Greek and Roman midwifery records, often paired with anise.

Nettle leaf, the mineral replenisher: One of the most nutrient-dense plants in Western herbalism. High in iron, calcium, and magnesium, the three minerals that deplete fastest during postpartum recovery. Traditional use runs through European folk medicine as a tonic for new mothers.

Lemon balm, the nervine: A gentle calming herb used in European herbalism for frazzled nerves and sleeplessness. The citrusy flavor lifts the cup and balances the sweeter notes of fenugreek and fennel.

Leche de Mama loose leaf herbal tea in black canister with pink label band, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Leche de Mama (Nursing Care)

$18.00 USD
$18.00 USD
What's inside

Key ingredients

The botanicals at the heart of this blend, and where in the world they're traditionally grown.

Fennel Seed

Foeniculum vulgare

Gujarat, India & Spain

Fenugreek Seed

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Rajasthan, India & Ethiopia

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Mediterranean Europe & Caucasus

Nettle Leaf

Urtica dioica

Pacific Northwest & Central Europe

Fennel Seed

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet, licorice-like seeds, long sipped to settle after a meal.

In the cup

Fennel seeds are the small, ridged seeds of the fennel plant, with a sweet flavor close to licorice or anise. They are a staple across Mediterranean and Indian kitchens, often set out after a meal in India as a sweet finish. In tea they add a soft, rounding sweetness and a cooling, settling quality.

Traditionally grown in Gujarat, India & Spain

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Fenugreek Seed

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Maple-sweet, nutty seeds with deep roots in nursing traditions.

In the cup

Fenugreek is a small golden seed with a warm, nutty flavor and a curious maple-syrup sweetness. It has been a kitchen and herbal staple from India to the Mediterranean for thousands of years. It is best known in nursing and women's traditions, which is why it appears in our blends for new mothers.

Traditionally grown in Rajasthan, India & Ethiopia

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Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

A bright, lemony mint-family herb, long used to lift the mood.

In the cup

Lemon balm is a member of the mint family with soft, lemon-scented leaves. The cup is gentle and citrusy, fresh without any tartness. Grown in monastery gardens since the Middle Ages, it was prized as a calming, mood-brightening herb, and it still pairs beautifully with chamomile and lavender in a wind-down blend.

Traditionally grown in Mediterranean Europe & Caucasus

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Nettle Leaf

Urtica dioica

A deep-green, mineral-rich leaf, a spring-tonic classic.

In the cup

Nettle is the same plant that stings in the wild, but dried and steeped it is completely tame and deeply nourishing. The cup is green and earthy, close to a vegetal broth. Rich in minerals, nettle has been a spring tonic across Europe and North America for centuries, and it grows abundantly in the Pacific Northwest.

Traditionally grown in Pacific Northwest & Central Europe

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TeaSalem, Oregon

Organic Nursing Care Herbal Tea

Steep nurture. Sip flow.

Caffeine: None
8.0 oz
Water
212°F
Temperature
1.5 tsp
Leaf
6 min
Steep Time
1
Cup

Craft Your Cup

A few notes from our teamakers.

The Postpartum Ritual
Brew 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 6 to 8 minutes. Drink warm, 3 to 4 cups throughout the day. Many nursing mothers start the habit in the hospital and keep it up for months. The consistency matters as much as the herbs.

Iced Nursing Tea with Honey
Brew double-strength (2 teaspoons in 8 ounces, 8 minutes). While warm, dissolve 1 teaspoon of honey into the cup. Pour over ice. The maple-anise flavor works cold, and the extra hydration from iced tea helps with summer nursing. Keep a pitcher in the fridge.

The Oatmeal Pairing
Brew a cup and drink it alongside a bowl of oatmeal with almond butter and berries. Oats are another traditional galactagogue food. The combination of warm tea, warm oats, and healthy fats makes for a postpartum breakfast that supports milk supply and keeps energy steady through the morning.

Loose leaf herbal tea blend with dried herbs, seeds, and botanicals scattered on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Your Questions About Leche de Mama (Nursing Care), Answered.

Does this really help milk supply?

Fenugreek and fennel are the two most-used galactagogue herbs in Western midwifery, with traditional use going back centuries. Many nursing mothers report an increase in milk supply within 24 to 72 hours of consistent use. That said, hydration is the most important factor in milk production, and this tea works as much by keeping you hydrated as by the herbs themselves. If you have concerns about milk supply, consult with a lactation consultant or healthcare provider.

Can I drink this while pregnant?

No. Fenugreek is a uterine stimulant and is generally not recommended during pregnancy. This blend is formulated specifically for the postpartum period, after the baby arrives. If you are pregnant or have questions about herbal use during pregnancy, consult with a qualified midwife or healthcare provider.

Does it taste like licorice?

The dominant flavor is maple syrup, from the fenugreek. Fennel adds a soft anise note, which some people associate with licorice, but it sits underneath the maple and lemon balm. The cup tastes much sweeter and softer than eating raw fennel seeds or drinking straight fennel tea.