3 Hormone Supportive Coffee Alternatives
Don’t get me wrong- I love a good coffee (it has to be a good one though… I’m a self-confessed coffee snob!). But I’ve become much more mindful about how much I drink, and when I drink it. These days, I tend to avoid coffee during the second half of my luteal phase or when I’m on my period to give my hormones extra TLC and to help me feel as internally calm and grounded as possible.
Why? Because excess caffeine (particularly from coffee) can raise cortisol, your body’s main stress hormone. Elevated cortisol up-regulates your nervous system, keeping you in that ‘on’ mode, which can make it harder to feel relaxed and centred. Coffee can also deplete key nutrients like magnesium and B vitamins, both of which are essential for ovulation, hormone balance, and fertility. Personally, I also find coffee can feel a little harsh on my gut, especially at more sensitive points in my cycle because the digestive is more sensitive during this time.
If you’re working to support your cycle, manage PCOS, or optimise fertility, reducing coffee can help calm your nervous system, steady your energy, and create a more balanced internal environment for your hormones to thrive.
Here are 3 of my go-to morning ‘Tea Cube’ recipes, I love prepping a batch of these for the week ahead - it makes my morning cuppa quick easy and so nourishing!
Nourishing ‘Tea Cube’ Recipes: