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Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe: Honey Citrus Mint Tea at Home

Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe

A warm Honey Citrus Mint Tea copycat made with lemonade, water, Peach Tranquility tea, Jade Citrus Mint tea, and honey. This comforting drink is ready in about 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 1 cup Lemonade
  • 1 cup Water
Tea Bags
  • 1 bag Peach Tranquility herbal tea
  • 1 bag Jade Citrus Mint green tea
Sweetener and Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1-2 teaspoons Peppermint syrup, optional
  • A small amount Fresh mint, optional

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Combine the lemonade and water in a small saucepan or microwave-safe container. Heat until very hot and steaming, but do not let the mixture reach a vigorous boil.
  2. Pour the hot lemonade mixture into a large 16-ounce mug. Add one Peach Tranquility tea bag and one Jade Citrus Mint tea bag.
  3. Steep the tea bags in the hot liquid for approximately 5 minutes. Remove both tea bags when the tea reaches your preferred strength.
  4. Stir in the honey while the drink is still hot so it dissolves completely. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of peppermint syrup or a small amount of fresh mint if desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

Heat the lemonade gently rather than boiling it, since boiling may make the lemonade taste harsh and can affect the more delicate green tea. Add honey after steeping and adjust it to taste because lemonade sweetness varies by brand. For a smaller drink, use 3/4 cup lemonade and 3/4 cup water; for a larger tumbler, some versions use 1 1/2 cups of each liquid.