Drinks

Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea Recipe

ByThomas Greene November 22, 2025November 22, 2025

Introduction

The Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea is a soothing and refreshing drink perfect for calming your throat and lifting your spirits. This warm beverage combines the gentle flavors of mint, citrus, and chamomile with honey and lemon for a comforting treat you can easily make at home.

A clear glass cup filled with light golden tea, held on the right side by a woman's hand wearing a grey knitted sweater, sits on a white marbled surface. To the left of the cup, there is a silver spoon with a curled handle, and in front are three tea bags with visible dark tea leaves inside. In the background, a half lemon is cut open showing its bright yellow inside. The scene is brightly lit with soft natural light creating gentle shadows. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3/4 cup lemonade
3/4 cup water
1 mint citrus green tea bag
1 peach chamomile tea bag
1 teaspoon honey
1 1/3 cups water
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, bring the lemonade and 3/4 cup water to a boil. Meanwhile, place one mint citrus green tea bag and one peach chamomile tea bag in a 12-ounce mug.
Step 2: Pour the boiling lemonade mixture over the tea bags and let steep for 3 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey until dissolved, then enjoy your warm, comforting tea.
Step 4: For an alternative version, bring 1 1/3 cups of water to a boil. Place one mint citrus green tea bag and one peach chamomile tea bag in a 12-ounce mug.
Step 5: Pour the boiling water over the tea bags and steep for 3 minutes.
Step 6: Stir in 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon honey until well combined, then enjoy.

Tips & Variations

Use raw or wildflower honey for a richer flavor and extra soothing properties.
Adjust the lemon juice to taste for a brighter or milder citrus note.
Try substituting the mint citrus tea with a spearmint or peppermint tea for a different minty twist.
If you prefer iced tea, allow the steeped tea to cool, then serve over ice with a lemon wedge.

Storage

Store any leftover tea in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before drinking. For best flavor and freshness, enjoy immediately after brewing.

How to Serve

A clear glass cup filled with a warm yellow tea sits on a white marbled surface. Inside the cup, a black spoon stirs the tea, held by a woman's hand wearing a soft, knitted light gray sweater. In the background, two lemon halves show their pale yellow flesh, and next to the cup, two white tea bags with strings lie on the surface. The whole scene has a soft and cozy feeling from the gentle light. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use different types of tea bags?

Yes, you can substitute similar flavored teas like peppermint for mint citrus or a different floral tea instead of peach chamomile, based on your taste preference.

Is this tea good for soothing a sore throat?

Absolutely. The combination of honey, lemon, and chamomile is traditionally used to help soothe throat irritation and provide warming comfort.