Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe

Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe

Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball shows how to make this popular cold fighter super tea. A great soothing tea for cold and flu season.

Ingredients

  • water
    ¾ c
  • lemonade

    i used simply light

    ¾ c
  • teavana jade citrus mint tea
    1 bag
  • teavana peach tranquility tea
    1 bag
  • honey
    2 tsp
  • peppermint extract

    optional

    ⅛ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine water and lemonade and heat until hot, either on the stovetop or in the microwave.

  2. 2

    Steep tea bags in the hot lemonade tea mixture for 2-3 minutes. Remove tea bags.

  3. 3

    Pour into a mug, add in honey and peppermint extract. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Enjoy warm.

Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe

Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe

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About this Recipe

Craving that signature soothing warmth of a Starbucks Medicine Ball, but want to make it at home? This copycat recipe delivers the beloved "cold fighter" super tea right to your mug, perfect for chilly days or when you feel a sniffle coming on. You'll love how easily you can create this comforting beverage whenever you need it most.

What makes this Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe truly special is its perfect balance of invigorating citrus, calming peach, and a gentle hint of mint, all sweetened by honey. It's a comforting blend designed to feel restorative, mimicking the popular drink's ability to soothe a scratchy throat and uplift your spirits during cold and flu season. This recipe helps you capture those distinct, comforting flavors with familiar ingredients.

When you sip this homemade medicine ball, expect a gentle yet vibrant flavor profile. The Teavana Jade Citrus Mint tea provides a bright, refreshing base, beautifully complemented by the fruity, calming notes of Teavana Peach Tranquility. Honey adds a natural sweetness and an extra layer of soothing comfort, while the optional peppermint extract offers a subtle cooling sensation. It's a warm, inviting drink that’s both flavorful and incredibly comforting, making it an ideal cold remedy at home.

This recipe is incredibly versatile to suit your preferences. Feel free to adjust the amount of honey to your desired sweetness, or skip the peppermint extract if you prefer a less minty flavor. For a lighter touch, you can certainly use a low-sugar lemonade, similar to how "simply light" lemonade is suggested. You can even experiment with other tea brands that offer similar flavor profiles if Teavana isn't available.

Serve this warm, comforting tea whenever you need a moment of soothing self-care or feel the onset of a cold. It's a delightful beverage for unwinding in the evening or giving yourself a much-needed boost during a long day.

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