You might have chanced upon this article because you’ve heard that drinking tea should be avoided when on your period as it makes it worse. You’re right! However, this only applies to teas that contain caffeine, which would aggravate your period pains and PMS when consumed.
If you’re a tea fanatic or suffer from painful cramps, here are 6 common teas that help with your period. Meanwhile, here are 4 teas that contain caffeine and should be avoided during that time of the month!
Black Tea (or Hong Cha) – highest amount of caffeine content
Caffeine Content: Highest amount of caffeine content – 40-60mg per 8oz (237ml)
Colour: Reddish brown to dark brown colour
Origins: China, India and Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Commonly Known Black Teas: Masala Chai, Assam Black Tea, Ceylon Black Tea
When off your period, this tea is good for:
- Diarrhoea and/or digestive problems – Has anti-inflammatory properties
- Poor oral health – Helps to rid tooth decay and plague formation
- Poor heart condition and/or high cholesterol – Prevents Cardiovascular Diseases
- Low immune system – Destroys abnormal cells, improves immune system and prevents breast cancer
Oolong Tea
Caffeine Content: 30-50 mg in first the cup of 8oz (will be lowered in subsequent cups)
Colour: Golden brown
Origins: China, Taiwan (Formosa)
Commonly Known Oolong Teas: Tie Guan Yin (Iron Goddess), Ali Shan Tea
When off your period, this tea is good for:
- Low immune system – Boosts/Strengthens immune system
- Poor oral health – Helps to rid tooth decay and plague formation
- Dieting – Has properties to help lose weight
- Chronic health conditions (Cancer, Diabetes) – Contains polyphenolic to remove harmful cells
- Skin benefits – Improves skin conditions and slows down aging process
Green Tea
Caffeine Content: 30-35 mg in first the cup of 8oz
Colour: Green (surprise surprise!)
Origins: China, Japan
Commonly Known Green Teas: Longjing (Dragon Well, China), Hojicha (Japan), Matcha (Japan)
When off your period, this tea is good for:
- Dieting – Increases your metabolism
- Chronic health conditions (Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Cancer, Alzheimer’s) – Has strong antibacterial and antiviral agents that prevent harmful cells
- Skin benefits – Improves skin conditions and slows down aging process
White Tea – lowest amount of caffeine content
Caffeine Content: 10-15 mg in first the cup of 8oz
Colour: Pale yellow
Origins: Fujian (China)
Commonly Known White Teas: Ceylon White, White Puerh Tea, Bai Hao Yinzhen (Silver Needle)
When off your period, this tea is good for:
- Dieting – Increases your metabolism
- Chronic health conditions (Diabetes, Heart Disease) – Has strong antibacterial and antiviral agents that prevent harmful cells
- Skin benefits – Improves skin conditions and slows down aging process
- Poor oral health – Helps to rid tooth decay and plague formation
- Common cold
While these 4 teas are each packed with lots of health benefits, be sure to avoid them when you are on your period. Should you really be craving to drink them, one neat trick to lower the caffeine content is to steep your tea for a shorter period of time!
If you know a girlfriend who really loves drinking tea, be sure to share this article to save a life! Also, here are 5 teas you didn’t know that can help with your period.
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Hi, up till now my period hasn’t commenced. Is it bcus I changed my tea to coffee? I haven’t even had sex since so I don’t think is pregnancy
Hello!
I do not think your choice of beverage will affect much! Perhaps a possible reason for you switching to coffee instead could signal that you’re experiencing higher levels of stress? That could affect your menstrual cycle too!
Hope this helped!
Hi, learnt a lot from this website. Thanks for sharing.
What about jasmine tea? Pu-er tea? Is it ok to drink them during menses?
Do these tea induce menses?
Hello!
Jasmine tea is considered a green tea while pu-er is considered a red / black tea! So it’s better to steer clear from them, and opt for non-caffeinated teas instead!