Description
The Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea, also known as Honey Citrus Mint Tea, is a soothing and comforting beverage combining peach herbal and citrus mint teas with honey and lemon juice. This refreshing hot drink is perfect for alleviating cold symptoms or simply enjoying a fragrant, calming tea at any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea
- 1 bag Peach herbal tea
- 1 bag Citrus mint tea
Liquid
- 10 oz Hot water (or as needed to fill your cup)
Flavorings
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (to taste)
- 2 tsp Honey (or zero sugar honey, to taste)
Instructions
- Combine teas: Place the peach herbal tea bag and the citrus mint tea bag into a large mug to prepare the base of the medicine ball tea.
- Add hot water and lemon juice: Pour 10 ounces of hot water over the tea bags in the mug, then add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to infuse brightness and tanginess.
- Steep the tea: Allow the tea bags to steep in the hot liquid for 5 minutes, ensuring the flavors meld well and the drink becomes aromatic and flavorful.
- Add honey and adjust: Remove the tea bags and stir in 2 teaspoons of honey or your preferred sweetener to taste. Adjust the amount of lemon juice if needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with a zero sugar sweetener for a lower calorie option.
- Adjust the lemon juice and honey quantities based on your personal taste preference.
- The tea is best enjoyed warm and fresh for optimum flavor and soothing effect.
- Steeping time can be increased slightly if you prefer a stronger brew.
- Use filtered or purified water if possible for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Starbucks Medicine Ball, Honey Citrus Mint Tea, Peach Herbal Tea, Citrus Mint Tea, Soothing Tea, Cold Remedy Tea, Hot Tea, Honey Lemon Tea
