Description
A refreshing copycat recipe of Starbucks Honey Citrus Mint Tea, also known as Medicine Ball Tea. This soothing herbal blend combines peach and citrus mint green teas with honey and lemonade, creating a comforting drink that’s perfect for relaxation or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 4 ounces water
- 1 bag Peach Herbal Tea
- 1 bag Citrus Mint Green Tea
Sweetener and Add-ins
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 cup lemonade
- 1 lemon slice (optional)
Instructions
- Steep the Tea: Heat 4 ounces of water until just boiling. Place one bag each of Peach Herbal Tea and Citrus Mint Green Tea into the hot water and steep for 5 minutes to extract a flavorful and aromatic brew.
- Add Honey: Once the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags and stir in 2 teaspoons of honey thoroughly to sweeten the tea naturally.
- Combine with Lemonade: Gently steam or warm 1 cup of lemonade until heated through without boiling, then pour it into the sweetened tea. Add an optional lemon slice for garnish and a hint of extra citrus aroma. Serve warm and enjoy the soothing flavors.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of honey and lemonade to suit your taste preference.
- For a cold version, use chilled lemonade and pour over ice after steeping the tea and adding honey.
- Steaming the lemonade is optional, but warming enhances the comforting effect of the drink.
- This recipe is caffeine-light due to the herbal and green tea blend, making it suitable for drinking any time of the day.
