After having a baby last month things have been a whirlwind around here. We’ve had company galore, all gathering to meet our new arrival, laundry, sleepless nights, 3 other kiddos to take care of and the to do list never ends! My little guy, Brady, is such a blessing and a welcomed new addition to the family. I’m getting used to a new routine and starting to figure out how to juggle it all. While I was recovering from my c-section there were a few things that people brought me that were so helpful as well as a few things that I wish I had during my recovery. How do you spoil a new mom? That’s what this post is all about! Plus I’m giving you my favorite Iced Strawberry Green Tea recipe that every new mom deserves to enjoy.
When visiting a new mom and meeting that precious little baby what should you bring to spoil the new mom? It can be a tough question, but having just gone through it I can tell you exactly what I wanted.
- After having a c-section I wasn’t able to get into jeans because they would rub on my incision so yoga pants paired with comfy tops were a must. Every new mom can benefit from a fresh, new set of comfy clothes that she can wear and feel great even if she didn’t get a shower that day. The baby always gets new clothes, don’t forget mama!
- Chocolate! It’s an instant mood booster and after all the hard work of delivering that baby every new mom deserves some chocolate! Put it in cute little jars and adorn it with a ribbon for a special touch. (*secret tip* you can buy my personal favorite cadbury eggs year round on Amazon!)
- Foot cream is the perfect way to spoil every new mom with an at home pedicure. Soak those tired feet in a wash basin with some epsom salts and follow it up with a nice foot massage using the foot creme. An at home spa treatment is just what the doctor ordered!
- You’ll need some Bigelow Green Tea with lemon for relaxing at night with a hot cup of tea and you’ll also need it for my divine Strawberry Green Tea recipe that is perfect for sipping throughout the day.
I found my Bigelow Green Tea with Lemon at Target in the tea aisle. It’s with a myriad of other teas and flavors but it’s the best for this recipe! Why should new mamas take advantage of sipping green tea? There are actually many health benefits to drinking green tea:
- It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other incredible benefits.
- Green Tea Can Kill Bacteria, Which Improves Dental Health and Lowers Your Risk of Infection.
- Some studies show that green tea leads to increased weight loss. It is particularly effective at reducing the dangerous abdominal fat.
- Green tea was used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to control bleeding and heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health and regulate body temperature.4 Recent studies have shown green tea can potentially have positive effects on everything from weight loss to liver disorders to type 2 diabetes.
- Green tea is considered one of the world’s healthiest drinks.
Before going to visit a new mom, brew up some green tea and make her some Strawberry Green Tea! First you need to boil 5 cups of water and pour it over 5 Bigelow Green Tea with Lemon tea bags and let it brew for 5 minutes.
Since new moms are always on the go, taking care of baby’s every need, pick up a covered, insulated straw cup that she can enjoy her strawberry green tea in. I LOVE my insulated straw cup because I can carry it with me through the house and on the go and always stay hydrated which is particularly important for breastfeeding moms.
- 1 Pint Strawberries washed and hulled
- 1 Cup Sugar to taste
- 5 Cups Water
- 5 Bigelow Green Tea with Lemon tea bags
- Place hulled strawberries in blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour in medium saucepan and add sugar.
- Bring to boil.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Bring 5 cups cold water to a boil.
- Pour over 5 tea bags and let brew for 5 minutes.
- Mix strawberry mixture and green tea together and chill.
- Serve chilled over ice.
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What is your favorite way to drink Green Tea? What tips do you have for spoiling a new mom?
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this sounds wonderful!! and i don’t have a new baby, but i agree with what you suggest. it’s so hard to stay hydrated when you have a newborn- i remember i would sit down and get to nursing and remember that big drink of water i’d left in the kitchen…
Ahh…this is sure to be a hit with new moms and old ones, too. I love the idea of strawberry in the green tea. Perfect recipe for spring!
I love green tea. It is super healthy for you. I generally drink mine hot with a bit of honey.
Yum! This looks good Sarah!
Oh strawberry green tea sounds amazing!! I am a huge green tea fan, and the addition of the strawberry’s will just make me love this more.
oh this sounds delicious! Sounds refreshing!
What an awesome recipe! I am reading this because I am traveling on Saturday to see my sis who is a new mom. I LOVE your ideas!!! (And so will she). The tea recipe will be great in her hot weather in Arizona.
Congrats on your new niece or nephew! This is perfect for hot Arizona temps!
I can actually see my boys, the super picky eaters of mine, enjoying this strawberry green tea drink! And even though I am not a new mom I was some pampering too!! 🙂
Mmmm, this looks absolutely divine. My Hubby is a big ice tea drinker. 🙂 He’ll love this.
This looks like some delicious stuff! I have some Bigelow Green Tea in my tea cabinet too!
This sounds so delicious! I was actually looking for some green tea in my cabinet today and realized that I ran out! This recipe will be perfect for spring and summer!
I love Bigelow herbal teas. I haven’t tried the green tea before. But yum! That looks delicious.
That tea looks so good. And it is definitely great to spoil a new mom, or any mom.
I love tea.. what a great drink you brewed up and I bet your New Mom loved her care package, I know I would have..thanks for sharing and great ideas
Yum! We have both been getting into green tea more often. This sounds like a really tasty recipe!!
What a nice kit! I love tea although I would probably do a caffeine free for breastfeeding. 🙂
I drink Bigelow Green Tea with Lemon every day! I love it! I cannot wait to try that recipe, it sounds great!
Bigelow tea is my favorite brand to buy. This looks like a great recipe!
I’ve never been a fan of green tea, but the addition of strawberries has me intrigued. It looks so refreshing!
You can spoil me with all of those awesome goodies any time!!! And CONGRATS on the baby 🙂
Thanks Jen 🙂
I’m on a big strawberry kick right now. Which means this sounds AHmazing!
I love green tea and never thought about adding strawberry – sounds delicious!!
Tea is my middle name!!
I’ve heard of flavored tea and green tea but never heard of flavoring green tea! Yum!
Perfect for strawberry season. I found some great deals over the last couple weeks. I will have to give this a try!
This sounds so delicious and packed with antioxidants!
My son is 20 months, but I wouldn’t mind being spoiled with your kit. The tea sounds wonderful. Congratulations on your new addition. 🙂
This recipe looks great and is something every new mom could use! I’m not a new mom but I know what I’ll be drinking this spring! #client
ill have to make some of this for my 2 daughter in laws,who both just had a new baby last month
I had some strawberry tea recently and this recipe is great. I want to make this for sure. Both are so good for you!!
Green tea is my favorite! Love how this uses fresh strawberries. I also like lemongrass green tea, I usually buy the tea bags at tim hortons. or online from vitacost cause I cant find that particular flavor in stores. This is a great cool and refreshing summer drink.
It’s so yummy! It disappears fast here. I’ll have to give lemongrass green tea a try!
great gift for a new mom! and the tea sounds delicious!
We love Green Tea at our house and with summer right around the corner, this sounds like a great thirst quencher.
I’m addicted to tea so I can’t wait to try this! What a unique idea!
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Looking forward to trying this! I love green tea, gonna have to tweak it for THM! Thank you 🙂
This looks delicious thanks
Hi! Do u need to strain this? Thanks!
No you don’t. You can just remove the tea bags. Thanks!
The way i like, slighly citric and delicious
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the recipe rating!
Can frozen strawberries be subbed for fresh?
I haven’t tried frozen strawberries but I would think it would work. Let us know if you try it!
If you make the tea separate and you do the strawberries separate, and you want to make this tea by the glass how much of the strawberries would you use for the glass? Thank you.
Hello! It would depend on the size of glass. I would just do equal shares of tea and strawberries. For example if you have 8 shares of tea then divvy up the strawberries into 1/8 shares as well. I hope that helps! You can also adjust to your taste. Some like it more sweet, some less. This would be a good way to customize it to each guest’s taste 🙂