Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball
Some days just call for a big mug of something warm and cozy. This Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball is one of my favorites when I’m feeling under the weather, have a scratchy throat, or just want a comforting drink to sip on. You can make two cups at home in just a few minutes, and it’s easy to swap out the teas based on what you can find at the store.
Also known as a Honey Citrus Mint Tea, this warm drink has a sweet, citrusy flavor with hints of peach and mint. And since you’re making it at home, you can easily adjust the honey, lemon, or mint to get it just the way you like it.
What Tea Should I Use for a Starbucks Medicine Ball?
Teavana Jade Citrus Mint and Teavana Peach Tranquility are popular choices for recreating this drink, but they can sometimes be more expensive or difficult to find.
The good news is that you don’t need those exact tea bags to make a delicious version at home.
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For Jade Citrus Mint, try:
- Tazo Zen
- Bigelow Perfectly Mint, with extra lemon added while steeping
- Bigelow Green Tea with Lemon, with a few mint leaves added while steeping
For Peach Tranquility, try:
Ingredient Notes
- Water: The base of the tea and helps balance the sweetness of the lemonade.
- Lemonade: Adds sweetness and plenty of bright citrus flavor. Choose a lemonade you already enjoy drinking on its own.
- Citrus mint tea: Look for a tea that combines green tea, lemon, and mint flavors.
- Peach tea: Adds a softer fruity flavor that pairs nicely with the citrus and mint.
- Honey: Sweetens the tea and gives the drink that cozy, soothing finish.
- Lemon slices: Optional, but great when you want a little more fresh lemon flavor.
- Fresh mint: Another optional addition that gives your drink a fresh minty aroma.
How to Make Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball
- Add the water and lemonade to a microwave-safe container. Microwave for 3 minutes.
- Add both tea bags. Cover and allow the tea to steep for 3–4 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags. Pour the hot tea into two cups.
- Add the honey and stir until dissolved.
- Add a slice of lemon and 1–2 mint leaves to each cup, if desired. Stir and enjoy.
Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball
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Ingredients
- 8 oz water
- 8 oz lemonade
- 1 tea bag citrus mint tea
- 1 tea bag peach tea
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Sliced lemon optional
- 2 mint leaves optional
Instructions
- Add the water and lemonade to a microwave-safe container. Microwave for 3 minutes.
- Add both tea bags. Cover and allow the tea to steep for 3–4 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags. Pour the hot tea into two cups.
- Add the honey and stir until dissolved.
- Add a slice of lemon and 1–2 mint leaves to each cup, if desired. Stir and enjoy.
Nutrition
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