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Glass mug of honey citrus tea with a lemon slice floating on top, served on a small stone coaster with a whole lemon and a lemon half on a granite countertop.

Unlock the Secret to Starbucks’ Comforting Medicine Ball Drink

This Starbucks-style Medicine Ball drink (Honey Citrus Mint Tea) uses mint tea, peach tea, hot lemonade, and honey for a warm, soothing mug you can make at home. The key is keeping everything hot and pulling the tea bags on time so it stays smooth.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 mug
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 12–16 oz mug
  • 1 Kettle or small saucepan
  • 1 Spoon
  • 1 Tea infuser (optional, for loose tea)
  • 1 Measuring cup (helpful)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag mint tea bag (peppermint or spearmint; herbal or green mint)
  • 1 bag peach herbal tea bag (or peach tea)
  • 3/4 cup hot water (very hot, not boiling hard)
  • 3/4 cup lemonade (heated; store-bought or homemade)
  • 1-2 tbsp honey (start with 1 tbsp, then adjust)

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 lemon slice
  • 2-3 thin slices fresh ginger
  • 1 small sprig fresh mint

Instructions
 

  • Warm the mug: Fill your mug with hot water for 30 seconds, then pour it out.
  • Steep the tea: Add the mint tea bag and peach tea bag to the mug. Pour in 3/4 cup very hot water. Steep for 4 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
  • Heat the lemonade: While the tea steeps, heat 3/4 cup lemonade in a small saucepan or microwave until hot but not boiling.
  • Mix: Pour the hot lemonade into the brewed tea.
  • Sweeten: Add 1 tablespoon honey and stir until fully dissolved.
  • Taste and adjust: Add more honey for sweetness, or a splash of hot water if it tastes too sharp. If you want more tea flavor, steep an extra tea bag in a little hot water for 3–4 minutes and add it in.

Notes

Notes:
  • Don’t over-steep mint tea. It can turn sharp and mouth-drying.
  • Hot lemonade keeps the drink from turning lukewarm.
  • Stir honey into the hottest liquid so it blends evenly.
  • For a stronger mug, use two tea bags (not a longer steep).
Recipe Variations:
  • Caffeine-Free: Use herbal mint tea + peach herbal tea.
  • Lighter / Less Sweet: Use 1/2 lemonade + 1/2 hot water, and reduce honey.
  • Extra-Soothing: Add fresh ginger slices and a lemon slice.
  • Iced Version: Brew the tea strong, let it cool, then pour over ice. Use cold lemonade and sweeten while the tea is still warm so the honey dissolves.
Nutrition (Estimated per serving):
Calories: 120
Carbohydrates: 32g
Sugar: 28g
Protein: 0g
Fat: 0g
Sodium: 10mg
Keyword Starbucks Medicine Ball drink recipe, Honey Citrus Mint Tea recipe