If you’re feeling under the weather or just craving something warm and comforting, this Starbucks copycat Medicine Ball is the perfect drink to make at home. Made with mint tea, peach tea, lemonade, and honey, this cozy honey citrus mint tea is soothing, fragrant, and incredibly easy to prepare.

It’s a go-to drink during cold and flu season, but it’s just as nice to sip on when you want something relaxing without caffeine-heavy coffee. Skip the café line and enjoy this comforting tea right from your own kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and easy: Ready in about 15 minutes with simple steps
Naturally soothing: Warm tea, citrus, and honey help comfort sore throats
Perfect for cold season: A cozy drink when you’re feeling run-down
Customizable: Adjust sweetness, tea types, or citrus to taste
Café-style at home: Enjoy the Starbucks favorite without the price tag

Ingredients for Homemade Medicine Ball Tea

Water: Creates the base and balances the lemonade
Lemonade: Adds brightness and gentle sweetness
Mint tea bags: Refreshing and cooling (mint or mint green tea both work)
Peach tea bags: Adds a soft, fruity flavor
Honey: Sweetens while soothing the throat
Lemon slices: Optional garnish for extra citrus flavor

How to Make a Starbucks Copycat Medicine Ball

Heat the liquids:
Combine water and lemonade in a small saucepan and heat until gently simmering (do not boil).
Steep the tea:
Remove from heat, add the mint and peach tea bags, cover, and steep for 3–4 minutes.
Sweeten:
Remove tea bags, stir in honey until fully dissolved.
Serve:
Pour into mugs and garnish with lemon slices. Add extra honey if desired.

Substitutions & Variations

Chamomile instead of mint: For a more calming version
Fresh ginger: Add a few slices while simmering for extra warmth
Different teas: Swap in green or herbal teas you enjoy
Extra immune boost: Add grated ginger or a pinch of turmeric
More citrus: Squeeze in fresh lemon juice
Sugar-free option: Skip the honey or use a sugar-free alternative
Adult version: A splash of whiskey, brandy, or rum (optional)

Serving Ideas

When you’re sick: Pair with chicken noodle soup
With a snack: Enjoy alongside scones, muffins, or egg bites
As a cozy treat: Perfect with banana bread or oat bars

Storage Tips

Store: Keep cooled tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
Reheat: Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave
Freezing: Not recommended, as flavor may change

Helpful Tips

Simmer, don’t boil: Boiling can make the tea bitter
Don’t over-steep: 3–4 minutes is ideal
Adjust sweetness: Add honey to taste or swap sweeteners
Serve fresh: Best enjoyed warm right after making

Starbucks Copycat Medicine Ball (Honey Citrus Mint Tea)

A soothing homemade version of the Starbucks Medicine Ball made with peach tea, mint tea, lemonade, and honey. Cozy, comforting, and easy to make at home.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Servings 2 mugs

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups lemonade
2 tea bags mint tea bags (mint or mint green tea)
2 tea bags peach tea bags
1 tbsp honey
1 slice lemon

Instructions

In a small saucepan, add the water and lemonade. Heat over medium heat until gently simmering (do not boil).
Cover and steep for 3–4 minutes.
Remove from heat and add the mint and peach tea bags.
Pour into two mugs and serve warm with lemon slices. Add extra honey if desired.

Notes

Don’t boil: Boiling can make the tea taste bitter—gentle heat is best.
Adjust sweetness: Add more or less honey to taste. Maple syrup or sugar can also be used.
Caffeine-free option: Use herbal versions of both teas.
Extra soothing: Add fresh ginger slices while heating the liquid.