Honey Citrus Mint Tea (Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Recipe)
Make this healthy honey citrus mint tea at home, aka the Starbucks medicine ball. Try this lower sugar version (created by a dietitian!) to soothe your sore throat. It's made with fresh lemon juice, peppermint tea, peach tea and honey.
Ingredients
- 1 mint tea bag
- 1 peach tea bag
- 1 1/3 cup boiled water
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 small lemon, or 2 Tbsp lemon juice
Optional
- 1 sprig of mint for garnish
Instructions
- Place both tea bags in a mug and top with boiling water. Make sure there is approximately ¾ inch left at the top of your mug. Steep tea for 4-5 minutes and remove tea bags. Set them aside.
- Add the juice of one small lemon or about 2 Tbsp of lemon juice directly to the mug. Stir gently to combine.
- Add honey to the mug and gently stir until completely dissolved.
- Add optional garnish before serving. Enjoy immediately!
Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.04g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 19mg, Potassium: 160mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 24IU, Vitamin C: 57mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg