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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Drink, Tea
Servings: 1

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!

Nutrition

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