Tea cycling is the practice of drinking specific herbal teas that align with different phases of your menstrual cycle.

Each phase of your cycle has unique hormonal patterns and physiological needs, so by matching specific herbs to each phase, you provide your body with targeted support exactly when it needs it.

Our three-tea system is designed to support you through menstruation (Comfort), follicular/ovulatory phases (Nourish), and the luteal phase (Balance).

Menstrual "Comfort" Tea:
Organic Raspberry Leaves, Organic Nettle, Organic Dandelion Root, Organic Hibiscus, Organic Lemon Balm, Organic Ginger, Organic Passion Flowers

Follicular "Nourish" Tea:
Organic Raspberry Leaves, Organic Red Clover, Organic Nettle, Organic Dandelion Root, Organic Licorice Root, Organic Spearmint, Organic Lemon Balm, Organic Chaste Tree Seeds, Organic Burdock Root

Luteal "Balance" Tea:
Organic Raspberry Leaves, Organic Nettle, Organic Chaste Tree Seeds, Organic Red Clover, Organic Ginger, Organic Echinacea, Organic Lemon Balm, Organic Calendula Petals, Organic Peppermint

Our tea bags are made from made from a plant-based compostable material that is produced from starches of corn, sugar cane, and cassava! They are are both commercially compostable and biodegradable!

Yes, we use certified organic herbs whenever possible. All our ingredients are carefully sourced from trusted suppliers and tested for purity, potency, and quality. We prioritize organic and wildcrafted herbs that are grown without harmful pesticides or chemicals.

Follow your menstrual cycle phases:

•Days 1-5 (Menstrual Phase): Drink Menstrual "Comfort" Tea

•Days 6-17 (Follicular/Ovulatory Phases): Drink Follicular "Nourish" Tea

•Days 18-28 (Luteal Phase): Drink Luteal "Balance" Tea

If your cycle is different from 28 days, you can drink the tea based off your symptoms. 

Bleeding: Menstrual tea
As soon as you stop bleeding: Follicular tea
PMS starts: Luteal tea

We would argue that tea cycling can be even more beneficial for irregular cycles. 

If your cycle is irregular we will focus on the symptoms your body is experiencing. 

🩸 Bleeding: Menstrual tea
🌸 As soon as you stop bleeding: Follicular tea
😵‍💫 PMS starts: Luteal tea

We recommend 1-2 cups of your phase-appropriate tea daily. You can go up to 3-4 cups if your body is needing extra support.

Consistency is more important than quantity—one cup daily is better than occasional larger amounts.

For optimal benefits:

•Menstrual "Comfort" Tea: Steep 1 tea bag covered for 7-10 minutes in water just off the boil (195-205°F)

•Follicular "Nourish" Tea: Steep 1 tea bag covered for 7-10 minutes in hot water (190-200°F)

•Luteal "Balance" Tea: Steep 1 tea bag covered for 7-10 minutes in hot water (190-200°F)

Always cover your tea while steeping to retain beneficial volatile oils. Remove the tea bag after steeping.

While it's best to stick to your phase-appropriate tea for optimal benefits, occasional overlap is generally fine. For example, if you're transitioning between phases or need specific support (like extra calming from the Luteal tea during a stressful time), it's usually okay. However, for the core tea cycling practice, consistency with your phase-specific tea is recommended.

You may be able to, but it depends on the type of birth control you use.

Jovia was formulated to support the body’s natural menstrual cycle, and some of the herbs in our blends were intentionally chosen because they can influence hormone-related pathways. That’s part of what makes herbs so powerful—but if you’re using hormonal birth control, your hormones are already being intentionally altered or suppressed, so the blends may not work with your body in quite the same way.

For example:

• Chaste seed (Vitex) can influence prolactin and other hormone signaling involved in the menstrual cycle. Because hormonal birth control is already regulating those pathways, we don’t love the idea of layering Vitex on top without individualized guidance.
• Red clover contains naturally occurring isoflavones that can interact with estrogen receptors, which is another reason we’re cautious about routinely recommending it alongside hormonal contraception.
• Spearmint has been studied for its effects on androgen levels in women. That can be helpful in certain hormone-related situations, but it also means it isn’t simply an “inactive” tea ingredient.
  
  

This doesn’t mean Jovia is known to make birth control less effective. We simply don’t have enough research on these herbs used alongside hormonal contraceptives to confidently recommend cycle syncing with Jovia while on the pill, patch, ring, or other hormonal methods.

What about an IUD?
A copper IUD does not contain hormones, so your natural hormonal cycle typically continues. With a hormonal IUD, many women still ovulate, but hormone and bleeding patterns can vary.

Our goal is never to make herbs sound scary. It’s the opposite: we respect how powerful they can be, which is why we want them used in the right hormonal environment. If you’re on hormonal birth control and want to use Jovia regularly, we recommend checking with your healthcare provider first.

Trying to conceive? Yes! Jovia was created to support women throughout their menstrual cycle, including the cycles when you may be trying for a baby. We’ve had women in the Jovia community share that they became pregnant during cycles when they were drinking Jovia, which we absolutely love celebrating with them!

If you become pregnant, however, we recommend pausing the teas once you receive a positive pregnancy test and checking with your OB or midwife before continuing.

Herbs are powerful—that’s exactly why so many women love using them for cycle support. But pregnancy creates an entirely different hormonal and physiological environment, and some herbs that make sense during a normal menstrual cycle are not herbs we would intentionally formulate into a pregnancy tea.

For example:

• Passionflower is included in our menstrual blend for its calming properties, but it is not recommended during pregnancy because it may stimulate uterine contractions.
  
  

Think of it this way: Jovia is formulated for your cycle. Once you're pregnant, your body has moved into a completely different season—and we believe your herbs should change with it. JOVIA pregnancy and postpartum blends coming soon 🤗

While breastfeeding, we recommend waiting to use Jovia regularly or getting approval from your healthcare provider or lactation consultant first.

A few of the herbs we intentionally use for cycle support can also interact with the hormones involved in milk production.

For example:

• Chaste seed (Vitex) can influence prolactin, one of the primary hormones responsible for milk production. Depending on dose and individual response, it may lower prolactin and potentially affect milk supply.
• Licorice root may also influence prolactin and has been associated with reduced milk production in some contexts.
• Peppermint has traditionally been used to help reduce milk supply. The research in humans is limited, but because maintaining supply can be so important while breastfeeding, we prefer to be cautious.
• Red clover contains estrogen-like isoflavones, and there isn’t enough safety research for us to confidently recommend regular use while nursing.
  
  

Once breastfeeding is complete and your cycle is returning, you can reach for your Jovia again!

Results vary from person to person:

•Acute symptoms (like cramps): Many women notice improvements within the first cycle

•Systemic benefits (like improved PMS, cycle regularity, or overall energy): Typically require 2-3 cycles of consistent use

•Long-term benefits: Continue to develop with ongoing use

Patience and consistency are key to experiencing the full benefits of tea cycling.