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Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball honey citrus mint tea in a glass mug

Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball (Honey Citrus Mint Tea)

The cozy, throat-soothing Starbucks Medicine Ball made at home - hot steeped green and herbal tea with lemonade, honey, and a hint of mint. The drink everyone wants when a cold hits.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag Jade Citrus Mint green tea or any mint green tea
  • 1 bag Peach Tranquility herbal tea or peach/chamomile herbal tea
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup lemonade warmed
  • 1 tablespoon honey plus more to taste
  • 1 pinch fresh mint optional

Equipment

  • Large mug

Method
 

  1. Warm the lemonade gently (microwave 45-60 seconds) and pour it into a large mug along with the hot water.
  2. Add both tea bags and steep for 4-5 minutes, pressing the bags occasionally to draw out the flavor.
  3. Remove the tea bags, stir in the honey until dissolved, and add a pinch of fresh mint if you like. Sip while hot.

Notes

Half hot water and half hot lemonade is the classic ratio. Add a pump of peppermint syrup for the extra-minty version some baristas make.