If you love Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea, you can easily make it at home! Also known as Honey Citrus Mint Tea, this soothing Starbucks copycat recipe combines sweet honey, fresh lemon, refreshing mint, and peach tea. It is warm, comforting, and full of bright citrus flavor.
I love making this homemade Medicine Ball Tea during cold winter mornings or whenever I want a cozy drink. It tastes just like the popular Starbucks version. Best of all, you can make it with simple grocery-store ingredients.
You do not need to find the exact Teavana tea bags to enjoy this drink. I have included easy tea substitutes that work beautifully. You can prepare this Starbucks Medicine Ball recipe in just 10 minutes!
Similar to my Herbal Tea Mix, Golden Milk and Apple Cider Vinegar drink, this herbal tea is warming and soothing. I also love my Mulled Apple Cider, Almond Milk Hot Chocolate and Indian Spiced Chai Tea especially during cold winter months.
What Is Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea?
Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea is a popular warm tea drink made with a combination of Jade Citrus Mint Green Tea, Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea, steamed lemonade, honey, and hot water.
Starbucks also calls it Honey Citrus Mint Tea. It became especially popular as a comforting drink during cold and flu season.
The drink has a lovely balance of flavors. Peach tea adds fruity sweetness. Mint gives it a refreshing taste. Lemonade brings a little tartness, while honey adds natural sweetness.
Despite its nickname, Medicine Ball Tea is not medicine. It is simply a warm, flavorful tea drink. It does not cure or prevent ailments.
Why You'll Love This Homemade Medicine Ball Tea
- Easy Starbucks copycat: Enjoy your favorite Starbucks tea without leaving home.
- Simple ingredients: You can find everything at your regular grocery store.
- Budget-friendly: Make several servings for the price of one coffee shop drink.
- Customizable: Adjust the honey, lemonade, and tea strength to your liking.
- Ready in 10 minutes: No special equipment or complicated preparation needed.
Ingredients for Honey Citrus Mint Tea
You need just a few ingredients to make this Starbucks Medicine Ball copycat recipe.
- Peach Herbal Tea: Starbucks uses Teavana Peach Tranquility tea. It adds a fruity peach flavor with floral notes.
- Mint Green Tea: The original recipe uses Teavana Jade Citrus Mint tea. It brings refreshing mint and citrus flavors.
- Lemonade: Use your favorite store-bought lemonade. It adds sweetness and a bright citrus taste.
- Honey: Honey balances the tart lemonade and adds natural sweetness. I recommend starting with one tablespoon per serving.
- Hot Water: Water helps brew the tea and balances the lemonade.
- Fresh Lemon (Optional): Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra citrus flavor.
Best Substitute for Teavana Tea Bags
Teavana Peach Tranquility and Jade Citrus Mint tea bags can be difficult to find in regular grocery stores. Don't worry! You can still make a delicious Starbucks Medicine Ball at home.
Here are my favorite substitutions:
- For Peach Tranquility: Use peach herbal tea, peach passion tea, or a peach-flavored caffeine-free herbal blend.
- For Jade Citrus Mint: Use mint green tea, Moroccan mint green tea, or a green tea with lemon and mint.
- For a simple alternative: Combine regular green tea with a peppermint tea bag and a little lemon zest.
My personal recommendation is to use one peach herbal tea bag and one mint green tea bag. This combination gives you a fruity, refreshing flavor that comes very close to the Starbucks original.
How to Make Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea
This homemade Honey Citrus Mint Tea comes together in a few simple steps.
- Heat the water: Bring water to a gentle boil. You can use a kettle or saucepan.
- Brew the tea: Add one peach herbal tea bag and one mint green tea bag to a large mug. Pour in hot water and steep according to the tea package instructions, usually 3–5 minutes.
- Warm the lemonade: Heat lemonade separately in a small saucepan or microwave until warm. Do not boil it.
- Add honey: Stir honey into the brewed tea until completely dissolved.
- Combine: Pour the warm lemonade into the tea. Stir gently.
- Garnish and serve: Add a fresh lemon slice and a sprig of mint if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Medicine Ball Tea
- Do not over-steep green tea. It can develop a bitter taste.
- Warm the lemonade instead of boiling it. This keeps the flavor fresh.
- Adjust honey to your preferred sweetness.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for extra citrus flavor.
- For stronger peach flavor, let the herbal tea steep a little longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea called?
Starbucks officially calls it Honey Citrus Mint Tea. Medicine Ball is its popular nickname.
2. Can I make Medicine Ball Tea without Teavana tea?
Absolutely! Use peach herbal tea and mint green tea from any grocery store. These are excellent substitutes for the original Teavana blends.
3. Is Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea caffeine-free?
Not completely. The original Jade Citrus Mint tea contains green tea, which has caffeine. Use caffeine-free peach and mint herbal teas if you want a caffeine-free version.
4. Can I make Medicine Ball Tea ahead of time?
Yes. Brew the tea and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently and add freshly warmed lemonade and honey before serving.
Enjoy Your Homemade Starbucks Copycat!
This Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea recipe is one of my favorite homemade drinks when I want something warm, sweet, and refreshing. It is easy to customize and does not require expensive ingredients.
Make a cup, curl up with your favorite book, and enjoy this cozy Honey Citrus Mint Tea right at home!
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📖 Recipe
Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea Recipe (Honey Citrus Mint Tea)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teabag peach herbal tea 1 tea bag
- 1 teabag mint green tea 1 tea bag
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup lemonade
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple or agave, adjust to taste
- 1 lemon slice for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil. Pour into a large mug.
- Add peach herbal tea and mint green tea bags.
- Steep for 3–5 minutes, following package instructions. Remove tea bags.
- Warm lemonade in a saucepan or microwave until hot but not boiling.
- Stir honey into the brewed tea until dissolved.
- Add warm lemonade and stir well.
- Garnish with a lemon slice. Serve warm.
Notes
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Tea substitute: Use any peach herbal tea and mint green tea available at your grocery store. Teavana tea is not required.
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Caffeine-free option: Replace mint green tea with peppermint herbal tea.
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Sweetness: Adjust honey according to your taste.
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Lemonade: Homemade or store-bought lemonade both work.
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Storage: Best enjoyed fresh.
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