Did you know there is a drink at Starbucks called the “Starbucks Medicine Ball,” also known as “The Coldbuster,” also known as “Honey Citrus Mint Tea”?

The miracle brew is filled half with steamed lemonade and half with hot water, a citrus mint tea bag and a bag of peach tea, a drizzle of honey and an optional pump of peppermint.

Not only is it delicious, it helps relieve cold or allergy symptoms, so if you’re scrambling for an immunity booster or throat-soother you must try this steamy concoction.

Starbucks Medicine Ball

But what if you don’t want to get out of your pajamas? Or what if you don’t want to pay $5 for a venti?

Wellllll, you can recreate it yourself in your pajamas at home — and healthier and cheaper!

Instead of regular lemonade, I prefer light lemonade (or sometimes just a squeeze of fresh lemon) and I skip the pump of peppermint (although sometimes I’ll add a spearmint leaf if I’m in the mood).

You can find my video Starbucks Medicine Ball tutorial HERE!

Starbucks Medicine Ball Ingredients

Teavana Jade Citrus Mint Tea (available at Target / Amazon)
Teavana Peach Tranquility Tea (available at Target / Amazon / Walmart)
Honey
Lemonade
Fresh Mint (preferably) or a Pump of Peppermint

Why We Love It

It’s warm and soothing on a sore throat — the perfect drink for when you’re feeling under the weather or your allergies are killing you.
It’s easy to whip up — and you can do it in just a few minutes.
It’s a thoughtful gift. I love to drop off one of these to the porch of a friend who isn’t feeling well. It is always a huge hit.
It’s so much cheaper than the Starbucks drive-thru! Stock up on these ingredients and your drinks will cost you a fraction of what you’d pay at the coffee shop.

Recipe Tweaks

You can use regular lemonade or light lemonade, depending on how much sugar you prefer.
You can use fresh mint or a pump of peppermint!

Starbucks Medicine Ball Miracle Brew

Did you know there is a drink at Starbucks called the “Medicine Ball,” also known as “The Coldbuster,” also known as “Honey Citrus Mint Tea”? The miracle brew is filled half with steamed lemonade and half with hot water, a Teavana jade citrus mint tea bag and a bag of Teavana peach tranquility tea, a drizzle of honey and an optional pump of peppermint. Not only is it delicious, it helps relieve cold symptoms, so if you’re scrambling for an immunity booster or throat-soother you must try this steamy concoction.

But what if you don’t want to get out of your pajamas? Or what if you don’t want to pay $5 for a venti? Wellllll, you can recreate it yourself in your pajamas at home — and healthier and cheaper! Instead of regular lemonade, I prefer light lemonade (or sometimes just a squeeze of fresh lemon) and I skip the pump of peppermint (although sometimes I’ll add a spearmint leaf if I’m in the mood). I’m obsessed.