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Can we make breast milk tea?

Published in Breast milk 2 mins read

Yes, breast milk can be used to make tea.

How to Make Breast Milk Tea

According to the provided reference, there are a couple of ways to incorporate breast milk into tea:

  • Using Hindmilk: You can directly use hindmilk (the richer milk that comes at the end of a feeding or pumping session) in your tea or coffee.
    • The reference suggests that each time you milk the breast, you should try to empty it completely, including hindmilk.
  • Double Boiling: You can also double boil breast milk to use in tea.
    • Double boiling helps to heat the milk gently and may help preserve its properties.

Considerations When Using Breast Milk in Tea

  • Taste: Breast milk has a faint taste that can be influenced by the mother's diet. This means the taste of the tea may vary based on what the breastfeeding parent has eaten.
  • Freshness: Freshly expressed milk or properly stored breast milk should be used for optimal flavor and safety.

Example of Making Breast Milk Tea

Here is a simple example, based on the advice, of how to make breast milk tea:

  1. Express breast milk, ensuring you get hindmilk.
  2. Gently double boil the breast milk.
  3. Brew your tea as you normally would.
  4. Add the double-boiled breast milk to your brewed tea, stirring gently.
  5. Enjoy your breast milk tea!