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Home » Beverages » Starbucks Copycat Medicine Ball Tea Recipe

Starbucks Copycat Medicine Ball Tea Recipe

By: Rebecca  |  Published: February 6, 2021  |  Updated: February 6, 2021  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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This Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea is a deliciously soothing copycat recipe made with peach and mint teas, honey, and lemonade! via @sugarandsoulco

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.

Close up photo of a mug with tea and lemonade in it.

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!

A homemade medicine ball tea on a coast on a grey napkin with lemons around it.

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.

Ingredients to make Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea at home.

How To Make A Medicine Ball Recipe At Home

Save yourself some money and make this easy drink recipe right at home!

  1. Steep tea bags in hot water.
  2. Add the honey.
  3. Pour in the steamed lemonade.

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.

Step by step photos showing how to make medicine ball tea.

If you’re making this to soothe a cold or sore throat, many recommend adding a 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 drink was originally created to kick cold and flu season to the curb. It’s actually really delicious and it’s REALLY good iced!

  1. Steep tea for 5 minutes.
  2. Add to a drink shaker with ice, lemonade, and honey.
  3. 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 😉

Starbucks medicine ball tea in a white and teal ombre mug.

If you’re feeling under the weather and want something a little stronger than this Starbucks Medicine Ball Drink, you can also try my Hot Toddy recipe or one of my other hot beverages!

  • Slow Cooker Wassail
  • Crockpot Hot Chocolate
  • Irish Coffee
  • Pomegranate Cider

Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea

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Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea

Rebecca Hubbell
This Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea is a deliciously soothing copycat recipe made with peach and mint teas, honey, and lemonade!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 162

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!
    1. Steep tea for 5 minutes.
    2. Add to a drink shaker with ice, lemonade, and honey.
    3. Shake until chilled then enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 1gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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I love sharing mouthwatering and fun recipes with all of you! My recipes are inspired by classic comfort food, the places I travel, and pop culture! I have a serious sweet tooth and love a good cocktail and pancakes and bacon are definitely my weakness! So stick around a discover something delicious!

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  1. Toni says

    February 25, 2021 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this! I love it! Really refreshing and so healthy!

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  2. Lori Lange says

    February 25, 2021 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    I’m a tea drinker when I go to Starbucks, so I was happy to find your recipe. So good!

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    February 25, 2021 at 9:44 am

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious and tasty! My daughter is going to love this recipe! So excited!

    Reply

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