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This Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball is a hot super tea that is great to order when you have a cold or feel under the weather. It's also incredibly delicious and is perfect for a cold winter day! This tea is made with lemonade, mint and peach teas with honey and citrus.
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The medicine ball is my go to drink every time I start feeling under the weather. It's so warming and full of good stuff. It tastes great too!
Mint tea, peach tea, honey, citrus and fresh mint are some of the ingredients that make up this super tea! You don't have to worry about finding the exact brands that Starbucks uses to make this tea from scratch because you can find everything you need at the grocery store.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Skip the expensive prices at Starbucks and make this tea at home.
- Enjoy the heath benefits of tea and citrus. Tea has antioxidants and lemon has lots of vitamin C!
- The peppermint extract kicks up the mint flavor, but is completely optional.
- You can use Starbucks Teavana brand, but you don't have to, other brands work too.
- Double or triple the servings if making for multiple people.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Water: For steeping the tea.
- Lemonade: Simply Lemonade is my favorite, anything will work as long as it has no pulp.
- Fresh Mint Leaves: Adds a refreshing and delicious flavor.
- Lemon: Fresh lemon for added lemon flavor.
- Mint Tea: Use your favorite brand of tea. Tazo is a popular brand. Tazo Zen is my favorite.
- Peach Tea: Use your favorite brand of tea.
- Honey: Any honey will work, however I suggest using raw or local honey.
- Peppermint Extract: Optional, for an extra kick of mint flavor.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1:
Add water, lemonade, mint leaves and lemon slices to a pot. Bring to a simmer.
Step 2:
Once hot, add teabags and let steep for 5 minutes.
Step 3:
Pour tea into a cup, stir in honey. Add peppermint extract, if desired, and stir. Enjoy!
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Expert Tips & Variations
- This recipe makes about the equivalent of a grande size tea from Starbucks, but you can adjust the recipe to make more or less.
- Use a sugar-free lemonade to reduce the amount of sugar.
- Add a peppermint tea bag if you prefer rather than adding peppermint extract.
- Love your tea iced? Prepare as normal, then pour the tea over ice.
Storing
Storing: Remove the tea bags and place the tea in an airtight container like a mason jar. Before sealing the jar, place a piece of plastic wrap over the top to keep it fresh. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Remove the lid and warm it to your desired temperature in the microwave.
Recipe FAQ's
No, you don't have to use the same brands to make the medicine ball. Starbucks uses Teavana, but you can use any brand.
Yes! Use your favorite lemonade without pulp.
Yes. It's full of antioxidants and vitamin C, providing some health benefits.
Ask for the medicine ball! It's a regularly ordered hot tea and the baristas will know what to do. If ordering on the app, you'll order the honey citrus mint tea.
A grande, 16-ounce Starbucks medicine ball contains 130 calories.
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Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball
Ingredients
- ¾ cups water
- ¾ cup lemonade
- 3 sprigs fresh mint leaves
- Half lemon sliced
- 1 bag mint tea
- 1 bag peach tea
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1-2 drops peppermint extract optional
Instructions
- Add water, lemonade, mint leaves and lemon slices to a pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Once hot, add teabags and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Pour tea into a cup, stir in honey. Add peppermint extract, if desired, and stir. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a sugar-free lemonade to reduce the amount of sugar.
- This recipe makes about the equivalent of a grande size tea from Starbucks, but you can adjust the recipe to make more or less.
- Storing: Remove the tea bags and place the tea in an airtight container like a mason jar. Before sealing the jar, place a piece of plastic wrap over the top to keep it fresh. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Remove the lid and warm it to your desired temperature in the microwave.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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