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Small amounts of fresh ginger are often well-tolerated on a low histamine diet. This recipe only uses about 1/2 teaspoon per serving. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.

Some low histamine plans avoid cinnamon, but cinnamon doesn't actually contain histamine. This recipe only uses about 1/8 teaspoon per serving. If you prefer to always avoid cinnamon, please tap it and change its rating to Red.




Combine the water, turmeric, grated ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamom (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and a deep golden color.
Stir in the maple syrup, then pour the tea base through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof measuring cup or bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
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