Chai latte

Chai itself — black tea with warming spices — is low in histamine, but the latte format adds milk and the spice blend brings a few things worth knowing.

• Dairy consideration — the milk base is the most common variable; many people with histamine sensitivity also find dairy tricky, and it's worth noticing how you personally respond to milk-based drinks

• Spice blend and tea base — most chai uses black tea, which contains caffeine and tannins (oxidation slightly affects the biogenic amine profile, though levels are usually low); some spice blends include cinnamon and cardamom, which are generally well-tolerated, but heavily spiced versions may not suit everyone

A plant-based milk version with a lighter spice blend is an easy way to simplify the chai experience if you're experimenting.