Introducing: Luteal Love – The Ultimate PMS-Supporting Herbal Tea Blend
Say hello to your new monthly must-have: Luteal Love – a mood-boosting, cramp-soothing, hormone-balancing herbal tea crafted specifically to support you through the most emotionally intense part of your cycle: the luteal phase.
Unlike regular tea or coffee, at Drink Shanti all herbal teas are naturally caffeine-free, making them ideal for the luteal phase when your body needs more rest and gentle nourishment.
This isn’t your average calming tea. Luteal Love is a vibrant, botanical-rich blend of soothing, energising, and hormone-supportive herbs designed to work with your body, not against it. Whether you sip it hot during a cosy self-care night or enjoy it iced as a refreshing pick-me-up, this blend will uplift your mood, ease PMS symptoms, and help you feel like you again.
Let’s dive into what makes the luteal phase so important and how Luteal Love supports your body during this time.
What Is the Luteal Phase?
Let’s quickly break it down. The luteal phase is the second half of your menstrual cycle, beginning after ovulation and ending when your period starts. During this time, progesterone becomes the dominant hormone, and your body prepares for a potential pregnancy.
While some people float through this phase with ease, for many, it brings the most challenging symptoms of the cycle. Think:
- PMS mood swings
- Bloating and water retention
- Headaches
- Breast tenderness
- Fatigue
- Cramping
- Anxiety or low mood
This phase is often overlooked when it comes to wellness support, but it’s actually crucial to nourish and care for your body here. That’s why we created Luteal Love – a blend to support you emotionally and physically during this hormonally sensitive time.
Why Herbal Tea During the Luteal Phase?
Tea is one of the most ancient, effective, and natural ways to support hormone balance. It offers a gentle delivery of vitamins, minerals, and adaptogens that nourish your endocrine system and calm the nervous system. Herbal teas also hydrate, reduce inflammation, and promote digestion – all crucial during this time.
Drinking a targeted tea like Luteal Love during the luteal phase is a form of cycle syncing: aligning your self-care rituals with the hormonal needs of each cycle phase. During the luteal phase, your body needs warming, grounding, and soothing support – and this tea delivers all that and more.
- Check out this article on how certain herbs that we’ve blended into Luteal Love will effectively support PMS during your luteal phase!
The Best Herbs To Take In Your Luteal Love Phase
While we’re keeping the full blend a surprise until launch, here are just a few of the powerful herbs you’ll find in Luteal Love, each selected for its PMS-fighting and hormone-supportive qualities:
Ginger
Ginger is a warming, anti-inflammatory root that works wonders on cramps and digestive issues. It helps ease bloating, soothes an upset stomach, and improves circulation, making it a go-to for luteal phase discomfort.
Nettle
Nettle is rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium. It is a deeply nourishing herb that replenishes nutrients lost during menstruation. It supports energy levels and reduces inflammation and water retention.
Hibiscus
Tart and tangy, hibiscus supports liver detoxification and hormone metabolism. It’s also known to help reduce bloating and support cardiovascular health.
Ginseng
An energising adaptogen, ginseng is perfect for fighting luteal phase fatigue and mental fog. It can support your adrenal glands, reduce stress, and uplift your mood without overstimulating.
Fennel Seeds
Traditionally used to ease cramps and support digestion, fennel seeds also have mild estrogenic properties that may help balance hormonal fluctuations during PMS.
Raspberry
Raspberry adds a fruity, vibrant twist to the blend, while also being rich in antioxidants. Raspberry leaf (also included in many cycle-supporting blends) is known for uterine support and hormone regulation.
These are just some of the ingredients that feature in Luteal Love that work in harmony to help ease PMS symptoms, balance mood, and leave you feeling more grounded during this phase.
A PMS Tea Hot & Iced
The best thing about Shanti Tea blends is that they taste incredible both hot and iced. And Luteal Love is no different. Whether you need a warm cup to soothe cramps or a cool iced tea to sip during summer heat and hormonal tension, this blend has you covered.
How to Brew It
- Hot: Steep 1-2 tsp of Luteal Love in freshly boiled water for 2-3 minutes. Add a touch of honey if desired.
- Iced: Brew a strong infusion, let it cool, then pour over ice. Add lemon slices or a splash of juice for a refreshing twist!
This flexibility makes Luteal Love a perfect companion all year round. And don’t forget you can re-use your Shanti Teas up to three times! Check out our blog on reusing and recycling your teas!
Long-Term Benefits of Supporting Your Luteal Phase
Supporting your body during the luteal phase doesn’t just help with short-term PMS relief – it’s also a form of long-term hormone care.
When you consistently provide your body with the nutrients, adaptogens, and calming compounds it needs during this time, you will experience:
- Fewer PMS symptoms over time
- More regular, symptom-free cycles
- Improved mood stability
- Better sleep
- Reduced cravings and bloating
- Stronger emotional resilience
So women can sip on Luteal Love as part of a cycle syncing lifestyle, whilst enhancing nutrition, movement, and self-care rituals to meet your body’s needs.
How Luteal Love Fits Into Your Hormone Wellness Ritual
Every phase of your cycle deserves care, but the luteal phase often gets overlooked – when in fact, it’s the time your body craves the most support. At Shanti, we believe in creating rituals that feel good and do good for your body.
Luteal Love is more than just a tea – it’s an invitation to slow down, listen to your body, and nourish yourself in the way you deserve. Whether it’s pairing your cup with a hormone-friendly snack, journaling your mood changes, or swapping your second coffee for this soothing blend, small steps add up.
By bringing more awareness to how your body feels during each phase and using gentle tools like herbal teas to support it, you start to create a more balanced, empowered relationship with your hormones.
Luteal Love Is Launching Soon – Get Ready!
We can’t wait to share this tea with you. The feedback we’ve received from testers has been glowing – words like ‘comforting, calming, energising, and soothing’ have been used to describe the experience of Luteal Love.
Luteal Love will be available for a limited time this summer, and we recommend grabbing it while you can. Whether you’re already cycle syncing or just starting your hormone wellness journey, this blend is a beautiful first step.
Ready to support your cycle in the most delicious way possible?
Stay tuned for the official launch, and in the meantime, explore more hormone-supportive blends at Shanti Teas.
