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    Home » Recipes » Drinks » Starbucks Medicine Ball

    Starbucks Medicine Ball

    Published: Jul 17, 2023 Modified: Jul 17, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    My copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball recipe is perfect for when you feel a little under the weather, or just want a comforting, warm drink after a long day! This comforting tea recipe is sometimes referred to as a cold buster – it’s beyond soothing and filled with herbal and citrusy flavors you will love! Ready in under 15 minutes.

    starbucks medicine ball tea in a mug with a slice of lemon next to honey
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    • Medicine Ball Starbucks
    • What is a Medicine Ball at Starbucks?
    • What’s in a Starbucks Medicine Ball
    • Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe
    • Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea Tips
    • Medicine Ball Tea Starbucks Variations
    • Starbucks Medicine Ball FAQs
    • Starbucks Menu Recipes
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    Medicine Ball Starbucks

    When cold and flu season hits, I like to keep my family’s favorite teas on hand for when one of us starts to sniffle or notices a soar throat – and one of those happens to be the best hot tea at Starbucks. My copycat Starbucks medicine ball is a perfectly balanced tea drink with all the comforting properties of honey, fresh mint, and herbal tea!

    Of course, to be completely honest, this recipe is so tasty, we like to drink it all year round. It’s the perfect way to jazz up a morning tea routine without leaving the kitchen or to end a long day with a warm, cozy drink. Plus, it’s completely caffeine free – so you can enjoy it any time of day!

    overhead shot of starbucks medicine ball recipe in a mug with a lemon slice

    What is a Medicine Ball at Starbucks?

    A Starbucks Medicine Ball, also known as the “Cold Buster” or “Honey Citrus Mint Tea,” is a popular hot beverage served at Starbucks. It gained popularity for its potential soothing and immune-boosting properties, especially with sore throat. The drink consists of a combination of hot water, lemon, a blend of two types of teas, and honey.

    What’s in a Starbucks Medicine Ball

    • water
    • lemonade or lemon juice
    • mint tea bag
    • peach tea bag
    • peppermint extract
    • honey
    • fresh lemons or oranges
    • fresh mint leaves or spearmint leaves
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    Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe

    1. Add water, lemonade, mint leaves, and a slice of lemon or orange to a pot to simmer.
      making starbucks medicine ball in a pan
    2. Once hot, add teabags and let it steep for 5 minutes.
      steeping tea for medicine ball tea
    3. Pour the tea into a mug with honey. Add peppermint extract and stir until nicely combined. Enjoy!

    The Starbucks secret menu is always a fun trend to follow, and it turns out the Starbucks medicine ball was so popular, that it was added to the regular menu as honey citrus mint tea! After one sip, you’ll understand why: it is delicious and so comforting.

    overhead shot of starbucks medicine ball almost ready to enjoy

    Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea Tips

    • Always be sure to place the tea bags on top of the hot water after the water has heated. If you pour the hot water over the teabag it can bruise and change the flavor.
    • Allow the tea to steep completely, you want to be sure to get the maximum flavor (and nutritional benefits).
    • Because you want the best nutritional properties from the ingredients, the fresher they are, the better.
    • This is an excellent recipe to batch and freeze, so it can be ready in a hurry when the cold weather comes around!

    Medicine Ball Tea Starbucks Variations

    My copycat recipe for Starbucks Medicine Ball is fantastic as it is, but it remains completely versatile, feel free to play around with this medicine ball tea recipe for your favorite variation. Here are some ways I like to customize this drink!

    • Change up the tea: The peach tea adds the perfect fruit flavor to pair with the mint and lemonade, but you can use any herbal tea! Medicine ball is also great with raspberry, blueberry, ginger, hibiscus, lavender, or lemongrass tea! You can combine these flavors to your taste, for instance, I love ginger and peach together. If you are making this before bed, try it with Celestial Sleeptime Tea.
    • Use flavored honey: I love good local honey, and depending on the season you can find some delicious variations out there, we like clover, wildflower, or orange blossom honey for extra flavor.
    • Try it with homemade lemonade: Freshly squeezed homemade lemonade is so worth pulling out a juicer for. Adding it to the medicine ball is an extra special treat!
    • Give it a chill: My medicine ball tea is fantastic hot, but don’t forget you can drink this iced as well. Allow the medicine ball to come to room temperature and add to a glass filled with ice. Adding it once it is at room temperature will keep it from melting the ice and becoming watered down.

    Starbucks Medicine Ball FAQs

    How long does Starbucks medicine tea last in the fridge?

    This recipe is best enjoyed for up to 5 days in the fridge.

    Can I freeze the Starbucks medicine ball?

    Simply pour the medicine ball into a Ziplock freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months. Reheat in the microwave or over the stove in a saucepan.

    Starbucks Menu Recipes

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    • Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
    • Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf

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    Starbucks Medicine Ball

    Isabel Laessig
    Learn how to make Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea at home following my Starbucks medicine ball recipe! This easy, comforting herbal tea is ready in 15 minutes.
    4.79 from 14 votes
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    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cup of tea
    Calories 187 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup water
    • ¾ cup lemonade
    • 1 bag mint tea
    • 1 bag peach tea
    • 1-2 drops peppermint extract
    • 1 Tablespoon honey
    • 1 lemon or 1 orange
    • 3 sprigs fresh mint leaves
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Add water, lemonade, mint leaves and a slice of lemon or orange to a pot to simmer.
      ¾ cup water, ¾ cup lemonade, 3 sprigs fresh mint leaves, 1 lemon
      making starbucks medicine ball in a pan
    • Once hot, add teabags and let steep for 5 minutes.
      1 bag mint tea, 1 bag peach tea
      steeping tea for medicine ball tea
    • Pour tea into a cup with honey. Add 1 to 2 drops of peppermint extract and stir. Enjoy!
      1-2 drops peppermint extract, 1 Tablespoon honey
      overhead shot of starbucks medicine ball almost ready to enjoy

    Notes

    • Always be sure to place the tea bags on top of the hot water after the water has heated. If you pour the hot water over the teabag it can bruise and change the flavor.
    • Allow the tea to steep completely, you want to be sure to get the maximum flavor (and nutritional benefits).
    • Because you want the best nutritional properties from the ingredients, the more fresh they are, the better.
    • This is an excellent recipe to batch and freeze, so it can be ready in a hurry when the cold weather comes around!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup of teaCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 3gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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