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Starbucks honey citrus mint tea in glass mug with lemon and steam

Starbucks Honey Citrus Mint Tea (Medicine Ball Copycat)

This homemade Starbucks Honey Citrus Mint Tea also known as the Medicine Ball is a cozy, soothing mix of mint tea, peach tea, warm lemonade, and honey. Perfect for sore throats, cold days, or when you need a comforting drink in under 10 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 mug
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

  • 180 ml hot water (¾ cup)
  • 180 ml hot lemonade (¾ cup, store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 Mint Majesty tea bag (or mint herbal tea)
  • 1 Peach Tranquility tea bag (or peach/chamomile tea)
  • 2 tsp raw honey
  • 1 lemon slice or ginger slice (optional)

Equipment

  • large mug
  • small saucepan or microwave
  • spoon

Method
 

  1. Boil the water and pour it into a large mug.
  2. Add both tea bags (mint and peach) and steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Warm the lemonade in a small saucepan or microwave until hot but not boiling.
  4. Remove the tea bags, add the hot lemonade, and stir in the honey.
  5. Add a lemon slice or ginger slice if desired and enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 29gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 27gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Add ginger slices for extra warmth, or use homemade lemonade to control sweetness. For an iced version, brew double-strength and pour over ice. This recipe is caffeine-free and family-friendly.

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