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This copycat Starbucks medicine ball recipe is straight from the Starbucks secret menu and a must drink during cold and flu season.
This Starbucks medicine ball tea contains Jade citrus mint tea, honey citrus mint tea, peach tranquility herbal tea (both Teavana) steamed lemonade, honey, and an optional pump of peppermint syrup.
When I get a scratchy, sore throat or nasal congestion I reach for my medicine ball ingredients. The medicine ball drink uses Teavana teas but I am not able to find them in my area so I have some substitutions listed below that work for me.
I make this medicine ball in the venti size because when you are not feeling well it is important to increase your fluid intake, especially when you have a common cold. This is an easy and delicious way to increase your fluids.
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🥰 Why people swear by this recipe for medicine ball starbucks (copycat recipe)
- The 20 oz. starbucks cold buster venti works well because it is a lot of fluids and fluids are important when you are fighting a cold.
- The combination of honey and lemon will help boost your immune system naturally.
- Steam from the hot tea will help open up your sinuses when you breathe it in.
- The mint from the teas will help aid in digestion as well as soothe an upset stomach.
🫖 Starbucks Copycat Medicine Ball Ingredients
- jade citrus mint tea bag
- honey citrus mint tea bag
- water
- lemonade
- honey
- peppermint stick
If you get a pack of peppermint sticks grab a whole lemon and make a lemon peppermint stick.
☕ How To Make A Medicine Ball Tea Starbucks
- Measure out the lemonade and the water.
- Heat the lemonade and the water in the microwave until hot.
- Pout the hot lemonade and water in a large, heat-proof mug or cup.
- Add the tea bags to the lemonade water.
- Add the honey and stir to disolve the honey
- Brew the teabags for 5 minutes.
- Add peppermint syrup or the peppermint stick if desired.
- Breathe deep and enjoy your tea.
🔄 Starbucks Medicine Ball Drink Substitutions
I know that you may not be able to find all these ingredients at your local grocery store so I have provided a few substitutions that have worked for me.
- Tazo Teas - Juniper Mint Honey tea and Organic Peachy Green
- Celestial Seasons - Mint Magic and Sleepytime Peach
- Twinnings - Green Nightly Calm and Focus
- Add a drop of peppermint oil, a teaspoon and a half of red hots candies or half a candy cane if you don't have a peppermint stick.
Copycat Starbucks Variations
Make a double batch and serve the tea over ice for an iced medicine ball. You won't get the benefits of the heat of the hot tea drink but if iced tea is the only way you enjoy tea, it will be worth the trade off.
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How to order the Starbucks Medicine Ball or Cold Buster
Honey Citrus Mint Tea OR 1 Venti cup with half hot water and half steamed lemonade, 1 bag of Teavana Jade Citrus Mint Tea, 1 bag of Teavana Peach tranquility Tea, Packet of honey, Pump of peppermint (optional)
How to order a medicine ball on the starbucks app
Ask your barista for your preferred size of Honey Citrus Mint Tea.
What isstarbucks medicine ball?
Starbucks Medicine Ball, also known as the Honey Citrus Mint Tea, is a popular drink from Starbucks that has gained a lot of attention on social media. It's a warm, soothing tea that's made with a combination of Jade Citrus Mint Green Tea, Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea, hot water, steamed lemonade, and honey. Some variations also include an extra boost of peppermint syrup.
This drink is believed to have originated as a "secret menu" item, but due to its popularity, it was officially added to the Starbucks menu in 2018 as the Honey Citrus Mint Tea.
The combination of tea, honey, and citrus is thought to be helpful for soothing sore throats and easing cold and flu symptoms. However, it's important to note that while this drink may offer some comfort, it is not a substitute for actual medical treatment if you are experiencing significant illness.
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Starbucks Medicine Ball
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Prep time for the recipePrep Time 1 minute min
Cook time for the recipeCook Time 4 minutes mins
total time to prep and cook the recipe.Total Time 5 minutes mins
Makes 1 serving
Per Serving 228 kcal
Ingredients
medicine ball starbucks ingredients
- 10 ounces water
- 10 ounces lemonade
- 1 tea bag Jade citrus mint tea
- 1 tea bag honey citrus mint tea
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 1 Soft peppermint stick
Instructions
Heat the lemonade and the water in the microwave until hot.
10 ounces lemonade, 10 ounces water
Pout the hot lemonade and water in a large, heat proof mug or cup.
Add the tea bags to the lemonade water.
1 tea bag Jade citrus mint tea, 1 tea bag honey citrus mint tea
Add the honey and stir to disolve the honey
1 Tablespoon Honey
Brew the teabags for 5 minutes.
Add peppermint syrup or the peppermint stick if desired.
1 Soft peppermint stick
Breathe deep and enjoy your tea.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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Jen
Just made this, it was perfect. the store didn't have the jade citrus teavana in stock so I bough mint medly (Bigalow I think). Worked great. No need for a peppermint stick.Reply
Sarah Mock
Glad you found a tea that worked for you! Peppermint stick is completely optional. We happened to have them when I photographed this recipe. Cheers!
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