This Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea is a deliciously soothing copycat recipe made with peach and mint teas, honey, and lemonade!
If you’re fighting a cold, the winter blues, or simply want something tasty to sip on, this hot drink will definitely hit the spot.
Last year, the Medicine Ball Tea cold buster drink took social media by storm as Starbuck’s newest secret menu item.
You might remember that the Pink Drink was so big it’s now officially on the Starbucks menu, well they’ve done the same with this one, you can order it under the name: Honey Citrus Mint Tea!
However, if you don’t feel like dropping $5 on one at Starbucks, it’s actually really easy and affordable to make them right at home! Wondering what’s in a Medicine Ball Tea at Starbucks? Keep scrolling to find out!
Starbucks Medicine Ball Ingredients
You’re going to need a package of Teavana Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea and Teavana Jade Citrus Mint Tea, they are expensive online but thankfully, Target knows its audience well and usually has it in stock.
They are around $5 each but you get 15 bags in each container which means you can make 15 drinks! Add on the cost of lemonade and you’re looking at about $1 per drink – that’s a huge savings! And this recipe tastes EXACTLY the same as the Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea your barista makes!
You’ll also need water, honey, and lemonade. I like to use either Newman’s Own or Uncle Matt’s because I think they have really great flavor. Simply Lemonade is a decent option too.
How To Make A Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea At Home
Save yourself some money and make this easy drink recipe right at home with these step-by-step instructions!
- Steep tea bags in hot water.
- Add the honey.
- Pour in the steamed lemonade and stir together.
Feel free to serve it with sliced lemons!
If you happen to have an espresso machine (I have this one) then you can use the steamer attached to it to steam your lemonade which is how Starbucks prepares this drink. However, if you don’t, simply heat the lemonade up on the stovetop.
If you’re making this to soothe a cold or sore throat, many recommend adding an optional pump of peppermint syrup to your medicine ball. However, if you’re making it at home, just a couple of drops of peppermint extract will do! You can also snag yourself a bottle of Torani Peppermint Syrup online!
How To Make It Iced
Even though this beverage was originally created to kick cold and flu season to the curb. It’s actually really delicious and it’s REALLY good iced!
- Steep tea for 5 minutes.
- Add to a drink shaker with ice, lemonade, and honey.
- Shake until chilled then enjoy!
Or you know, if you’re a mom to young kids, just forget about that mug for a few hours and come back to it later. You should be well-practiced in that 😉
If you’re feeling under the weather and want something a little stronger than regular herbal teas or this Starbucks Medicine Ball Drink, you can also try my Hot Toddy recipe or one of my other hot beverages!
Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea Recipe
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Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea
Ingredients
- 4 ounces water
- 1 bag Teavana Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea
- 1 bag Teavana Jade Citrus Mint Green Tea
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 cup lemonade
- 1 lemon slice optional
Instructions
- Heat the water and steep the teabags for 5 minutes.
- Add the honey and stir.
- Steam or heat up the lemonade then pour it into the tea. Add a lemon slice and enjoy.
Notes
- This is for a “tall”, if you want a “grande” simply add an additional 4 ounces of water and keep the rest of the recipe the same.
- Feel free to add some peppermint simple syrup or a couple of drops of peppermint extract.
- Even though this drink was originally created to kick cold and flu season to the curb. It’s actually really delicious and it’s REALLY good iced!
- Steep tea for 5 minutes.
- Add to a drink shaker with ice, lemonade, and honey.
- Shake until chilled then enjoy!
Toni says
Thank you so much for sharing this! I love it! Really refreshing and so healthy!
Lori Lange says
I’m a tea drinker when I go to Starbucks, so I was happy to find your recipe. So good!
Beth says
This looks so delicious and tasty! My daughter is going to love this recipe! So excited!