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Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe — close-up of tea with lemon and mint in a white mug
Jonas Mitchell

Starbucks Medicine Ball

A warm, soothing copycat of the Starbucks Medicine Ball — steamed lemonade, honey, and two teas steeped together, ready in 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Steep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup lemonade
  • ½ cup hot water,just under boiling
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 green tea bag (mint-flavored, such as jade citrus mint)
  • 1 tea bag herbal peach
  • Fresh lemon slice, for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan or microwave-safe mug
  • 1 Mug
  • 1 spoon

Method
 

  1. Warm the lemonade until steaming but not boiling.
  2. Pour into a mug and add the hot water (around 190°F).
  3. Stir in the honey until dissolved.
  4. Add both tea bags and steep together for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove the tea bags, add a lemon slice, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Water just under boiling (around 190°F) works well for steeping both the green tea and herbal tea together.
  • For less sugar, replace the lemonade with fresh lemon juice and extra water.
Nutrition (per serving) Calories 165 | Protein 0.2g | Carbohydrates 42g | Fat 0g | Sugar 38g | Sodium 15mg