Become your own at-home barista this cold and flu season with this copycat medicine ball tea recipe. Made with green and peach tea, steamed lemonade, and peppermint extract, it’s perfect for soothing a sore throat or getting over a cold.
Recipe by Jessie Shafer on October 16, 2024
Prep time: PT10M
Total time: PT10M
Rating
5 stars ( reviews)
Keywords
Medicine Ball
Ingredients
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1 cup (8 ounces) lemonade*
1 peppermint green tea bag
1 peach herbal tea bag
1 tablespoon pure honey
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
Steps
Heat the water and lemonade in a small saucepan on the stovetop. Alternatively, you can heat the liquids in a large mug in the microwave or use a tea kettle.
Bring the water to a barely-there simmer.
Add the two tea bags to the liquid and let them steep in the hot water for 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the honey and peppermint extract.
Pour the hot tea into your favorite mug and enjoy!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 drink
Calories: 130 calories
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Protein: 0 g
Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Sugar: 30 g
Reviews
Aletha Peacock on 2026-03-16 (5 stars): Very comparable to Starbucks! I love to adjust the peppermint oil and I add fresh lemon juice! Delicious and comforting!
