Medicine Ball– Easy Starbucks Copycat

This is a super simple, warm drink based on Starbucks’ Medicine Ball (also known as the Honey Citrus Mint Tea). You just need two tea bags, a bit of lemonade, some honey, and like… five quiet minutes. It’s soothing, smells amazing, and honestly? Just nice to hold.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: 5 mins
• Flavor: minty, citrusy, lightly sweet
• Great for: cold nights, sore throats, bad vibes

Why I Like This Recipe

Didn’t want coffee. Didn’t really want food. Just needed something warm. Found some random tea bags and lemonade in the fridge and threw this together. It turned out better than expected — like, “take a deep breath and sit down” kind of good. Not trying to be poetic. Just honest.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 Teavana Jade Citrus Mint tea bag
• 1 Teavana Peach Tranquility tea bag
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1½ cups lemonade (fresh or bottled — whatever’s around)
• 1 lemon slice (optional)
• 1 mint sprig (optional)

How To Make Medicine Ball

1. Boil the water: Once it’s boiling, turn off the heat. You want hot, not aggressive.
2. Steep the tea: Add both tea bags. Let them hang out for about 90 seconds. No more — peach tea gets bitter fast.
3. Stir in the honey: Let it melt all the way. You don’t want it pooling at the bottom. Stir slow.
4. Add the lemonade: Pour it in gently. Don’t boil it — just warm through if needed. This isn’t soup.
5. Garnish if you feel like it: Add the lemon slice and mint sprig. Looks nice. Smells nicer.
6. Drink while warm: Wrap both hands around the mug. Sit. Sip. Repeat.

Tips for Success

• Don’t steep too long — bitterness creeps in fast.
• Stir the honey all the way in — uneven sweetness is just rude.
• Use fresh lemonade if you have it. Brightens everything up.

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Store in a jar, max 2 days. It’s better fresh though.
• Reheat: Low and slow on the stove. Don’t microwave — it kills the vibe.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use different tea bags?
  Sure. Use any mint green tea + a soft fruit tea (like chamomile, peach, or citrus). It still works.
• What if I don’t have lemonade?
  Use half lemon juice, half water. Add more honey to balance the sour.
• Is it okay to drink this cold?
  Yep. Let it cool and pour over ice — still good. But it hits best warm.
• Can I make a bigger batch?
  Absolutely. Just double or triple everything. Store the extra in a jar and reheat gently when needed.
• Can I microwave it?
  Technically, yes. But low heat on the stove keeps the flavors softer. Microwaves can make it taste weird.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Over-steeping the tea:
  Set a timer. 90 seconds for peach tea is your max.
• Lukewarm lemonade:
  Warm it a bit before adding, or it cools everything down too fast.
• Honey clumps at the bottom:
  Stir it in while the water’s still hot so it fully dissolves.
• Too sour:
  If your lemonade is sharp, just add more honey to even it out.
• Forgetting it on the stove:
  Happens. Just reheat and keep going — it’s forgiving.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

• Calories: 246 kcal
• Fat: 0g
• Carbs: 65g
• Protein: 0g
• Sodium: 10mg
• Sugar: 60g

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