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Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe

When you are under the weather, there is nothing like herbal teas; those warm liquids soothe a sore throat. This copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea Recipe is just what you need to warm your soul and soothe your throat, a super cold buster.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 179 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces water boiled
  • 8 ounces light lemonade see notes for how to make with lemon, I like Simply Lite
  • 1 bag Peach Tranquility Tea Teavana (see notes for other teas)
  • 1 bag Jade Citrus Mint Tea Teavana (see notes for other teas)
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey use local honey, raw and unfiltered is best
Optional Garnish
  • 1-2 drops peppermint oil
  • 1-2 sprigs mint fresh
  • 1 slice lemon

Instructions

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  1. Heat lemonade in a frother or on the stovetop until hot and just simmering.
  2. Meanwhile, brew tea as follows. To one 16 ounce mug add 8 ounces of just simmered hot water, then add 1 peach tranquility tea bag, setting timer for 3 minutes.
  3. Then add your tea bag of Citrus mint tea. This is a green tea which becomes bitter if brewed too long, so watch the time on this one especially. Brew for 2 minutes, 3 minutes tops.
  4. Remove tea bags, squeeze to get all the good stuff out, stir in honey to taste and hot lemonade. Top with a slice of lemon and if desired a sprig of mint.

Notes

  • Sugar-free - If no sugar is desired, omit the lemonade and instead use ½ - 1 juiced lemon with two tablespoons of honey or maple syrup. To taste.
  • Since honey is known for its soothing and healing properties, it's best. However; a sugar substitute is okay, too, try using all-natural Stevia or Monk Fruit - but honey is one of the main ingredients in this tea concoction to soothe the throat.
  • Minty Flavor - Add a sprig or two of fresh mint while heating the water or lemonade, or add a few drops of peppermint extract.
  • Teavana Tea Bags - This brand is the one used in the medicine ball recipe from the Starbucks menu. However, there are plenty of herbal peach tea and minty good different teas out there to choose from. 
  • Alternative Teas | If you can't find Teavana, try this Tazo Zen tea (also a mint green tea), or if you are avoiding caffeine altogether, try this Tazo RefreshMint or any mint tea. To replace the peach tea, try this Tazo Peachy Green tea or this Celestial Seasonings Peach tea.
  • Bedtime Good | Often at night, I will add a shot of whiskey or brandy to this for a relaxing, all-natural Nyquil -- if you will. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Sodium 27mg (1%) Potassium 11mg (0%) Fiber 0.04g (0%) Sugar 44g (88%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 179kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 11mg 0%
Fiber 0.04g 0%
Sugar 44g 88%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.