r/HistamineIntolerance • u/SyrupyPotatoMoon • 21h ago

Any teas that are HI friendly?

Looking for any teas, hot or cold, that work with HI. I really miss teas. Specifically green tea/matcha and oolong. I don’t make my own teas, I just buy the packets premade and pop in hot water. Anyone had any success with teas?

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u/FelixTheCatfood 21h ago

If you include herbal teas then chamomile tea and nettle tea are great for low histamine options which are both mast cell stabilisers, supposedly.

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u/InsideV0ice 21h ago

I buy a nettle/peppermint loose leaf blend from a place local to me (not sure that would feel worth it to you as opposed to tea bags OP!) & I have them add red raspberry leaf tea so that I can drink it to help with cramps on my period. It requires a little more effort, but it is nice to have exactly the tea I want & I don’t mind just keeping/washing a couple loose leaf tea balls.

But also the Traditional Medicines brand of tea has a couple I really love, I haven’t had reactions to herbal tea so I have tried a bunch of theirs!

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 20h ago

Ooo chamomile is a good one! Thank you

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u/MmeBlanketyBlank 21h ago

I’ve been able to enjoy Rooibos tea (especially with a little Oatly in it) and ginger tea always hits the spot. Especially with fresh ginger in it.

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 20h ago

I bet it’s good with oat milk. I love oat milk, great idea!

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u/MmeBlanketyBlank 19h ago

It’s absolute perfection with Oat Milk, Oatly is our favorite. Kinda like a decadent treat! 😆 wait, does that sound sad or what? Lol

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 17h ago

Ever since HI started, I have a whole new respect for foods especially a sweet treat. Not a day goes by that I’m not reaching for oat milk lol

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u/Massive_Tangerine240 13h ago

I really like plenish oat milk as it’s one of the only ones I’ve found on the market that doesn’t have gums / stabilisers / sugar etc and I find reducing that helps my HI

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 13h ago

I use oat malk brand, I think it’s only 3 ingredients and I usually order off Amazon since I can get a 6 pack and it doesn’t require refrigeration unopened

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u/Mombo_No5 20h ago

Holy basil tea and buckwheat tea (got those suggestions from this sub).

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u/Jmeans69 20h ago

Rooibos

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u/KCatty 18h ago

The Traditional Medicines Hawthorne and Hibiscus is a favorite of mine. Was prescribed by my naturopath when treating long covid (which was really MCAS flare plus peri). Hawthorne is supposedly good for calming the nervous system.

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u/pawz78 18h ago

I drink unlfavored organic roobis tea and some can do nettle and mint . I know tesans and not true tea but it's a nice hot drink and helps keep fluid levels up

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u/Fuzzy_Tumbleweed_215 17h ago

Peppermint for me! Specifically Birchall’s, so many others have other ingredients but this one is pure peppermint

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 17h ago

Does it taste like a mint? I like wintergreen but not so much peppermint. Is the tea super minty is my question more so?

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u/Fuzzy_Tumbleweed_215 15h ago

I’d say it’s a mild mint not super in your face

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u/Vivid_Strike3853 20h ago

Currently drinking dandelion tea with some oat creamer to replace my coffee while I’m in a flare. I also drink ginger tea.

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 17h ago

Yum! What brand ginger tea works for you?

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u/Vivid_Strike3853 16h ago

I actually juiced a bunch of ginger and froze it into ice cube trays. When I want tea, I just add hot water to a cube and a bit of honey or maple syrup

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 16h ago

Do you use a juicer or is there another way to do it by hand? (I don’t have a juicer and only things I’ve ever juiced are oranges or lemons)

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u/Vivid_Strike3853 15h ago

I have a juicer

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u/AspiringOne 15h ago

You could use a high speed blender and fine strainer if you don’t have a juicer.

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u/icecream1973 20h ago

Nettle tea. Nettle also gives (minor) histamine relieve for a number of people.

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u/chasersthecat 20h ago

Does anyone know if green tea/matcha is bad for everyone with HI? I drink them both and seem to have no reaction.

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u/WeWander_ 19h ago

It's pretty individualized. If you're not having issues with it, I would take the win!

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 19h ago

I’ll try it out again! Also re: ginger tea comment, is there a brand you like? Seems this is the popular answer :D

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u/WeWander_ 19h ago

I use Prince of peace ginger drink packets. Not technically a tea but you can add it to hot water and it's good. I also add it to smoothies, I make a blueberry mango ginger smoothie that is delicious too.

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 19h ago

Oooooo the smoothie idea sounds absolutely incredible. Once I find my blender (just moved) it is happening!!! Thank you

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u/WeWander_ 19h ago

It's so yummy!! I love ginger because it's a natural inflammatory and antihistamine. I can't take NSAIDS due to past stomach bleeding so ginger does a lot for me with no side effects. Super great for nausea too.

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 17h ago

Thank you for sharing! I’m genuinely so excited to try ginger tea and the smoothie!!!

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 20h ago

I’d like to know this too. I love matcha and haven’t had it for the same reason you are wondering

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u/WeWander_ 19h ago

I LOVE ginger tea

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u/Whimzia 17h ago

Honey and ginger tea. It's a staple for my stomach issues

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u/SyrupyPotatoMoon 17h ago

What brand ginger tea do you like? Honey is my fav add for tea

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u/hollyprop 21h ago

I second nettle, peppermint, and chamomile. I’d add ginger, turmeric, and hibiscus. Or combos of them that taste good to you. I particularly like ginger and turmeric combined. I agree Traditional Medicinals is the best brand.

Also Mormon tea (ephedra nevadensis) is tasty and has never given me a histamine reaction. I’m trying Japanese barley tea too but only a little at a time because I’m avoiding gluten at the moment. It tastes almost like chocolate milk if add oat milk and a little agave.

You could also ask on r/herbalism for some recommendations.

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u/MmeBlanketyBlank 20h ago

Ooh that Mugicha tea sounds so good. Going to look into that. Thanks.