A fun name for a vitamin-packed drink, but a lot of us would like to know what exactly is the Starbucks Medicine Ball?
Starbucks Medicine Ball is a hot tea brewed from Jade Citrus Mint Green Tea, Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea, steamed lemonade, and a teaspoon of honey. Combined, these ingredients provide a powerful boost to our immune system.
You may have heard of this drink referred to as the Medicine Ball, the Cold Buster, or as it’s formally known the Honey Citrus Mint Tea.
Some choose to order the tea with a shot of peppermint syrup. I only suggest going this route for people who enjoy strong mint flavors.
Regardless of whether you’re trying to get over a cold, enjoy trying new flavors, or are looking up the Medicine Ball out of curiosity, we have everything you need to know about the Starbucks Medicine Ball right here.
What Is the Starbucks Medicine Ball?
The official name of the drink on the Starbucks menu is “Honey Citrus Mint Tea” but the term Medicine Ball seems to have taken on a life of its own.
The ingredients found in the Medicine Ball are Teavana’s Jade Citrus Mint Green Tea, Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea, lemonade, and honey.
Teavana Jade Citrus Mint Tea is made from green tea, spearmint, lemon verbena, lemongrass. It helps to relieve clogged sinuses, fight bacterial infections, and relieve tension headaches and migraines amongst other things.
Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea is a mixture of apple, rose hips, candied pineapple, chamomile flowers, peach, licorice root, lemon verbena, and chamomile pollen. It packs the drink with an abundance of Vitamin C and antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Lemonade and honey both add vitamin-packed natural flavors to this delicious drink.
If you’re interested in other drinks Starbucks offers for a sore throat, you can find them here.
How to Order the Starbucks Medicine Ball on Using the Mobile App?
You don’t need to know how to speak Starbucks lingo in order the Medicine Ball. It was added to the menu in 2017 under its official name, Honey Citrus Mint Tea!
To order the drink on your mobile app:
1. Switch over to the “Order” menu
2. Select the “Hot Tea” menu.
3. Under “Green Teas” choose the “Honey Citrus Mint Tea” and pick your size.
Viola, it’s that simple.
Starbucks suggests that customers order a grande size to get the most out of this drink’s abundance of positive ingredients.
If you’re ordering the tea in person, make your barista’s life a little easier and call it the Honey Citrus Mint Tea! Chances are they might not know what the Medicine Ball is. Not everyone is as up-to-date with Starbucks lingo as you are.
How Much Does It Cost?
Here are the prices of the Starbucks Medicine Ball by size:
Short (236mL): $3.35
Tall (354mL): $3.45
Grande (473mL): $3.95
Venti (591mL): $4.45
However, it’s important to remember the cost may vary depending on your location and the cup size.
Nutrition Facts & Ingredients
Starbucks Medicine Ball contains; 130 calories, 0 grams of fat, 35 milligrams of sodium, 25 milligrams of carbohydrates, and 26 grams of sugar.
Another thing worth mentioning is that the Medicine Ball is completely caffeine-free. From the very first sip of the tea, you feel your sinus open, and your energy levels rise.
Personally, I order the Medicine Ball with a handful of ice cubes to avoid drinking boiling hot water. A couple of ice cubes cool the drink enough for me to enjoy it right away.
Recipe for Making the Starbucks Medicine Ball at Home?
Starbucks stores use a combination of Teavana’s Jade Citrus Mint Green Tea, Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea, lemonade, and honey in making this drink.
The brand’s website does not provide details about the drink other than what the beverage is made of.
You can make the Starbucks Medicine Ball at home by mixing boiling water with any mint green tea, peach herbal tea, lemon, and honey.
Step 1
Place a bag of both mint tea and peach tea in your favorite mug.
Step 2
Add boiling water to the mug. Leave enough room for a splash of lemonade. Steep for 30-60 seconds.
Step 3
Add less than a quarter cup of lemonade to your tea. Most people use store-bought lemonade, but freshly squeezed lemon juice will have the same effect.
Step 4
Finally, mix a quarter teaspoon of honey into your tea. Taste the drink to see how sweet it is. To make the tea sweeter, add a quarter teaspoon of honey and try again.
You may add ice cubes to the drink if boiling hot beverages are not your thing. Some people would rather have their energy blast a little chilled.
Starbucks Medicine Ball Benefits
You may be wondering about the benefits of a tea packed with so many natural ingredients.
The Medicine Ball does more than chase the sniffles away. It also:
- Relieves Clogged Sinuses
- Fight Bacterial Infections
- Relieves Tension Headaches and Migraines
- Aids Digestion
- Regulates Body Temperature
- Has Positive Effects on Weight Loss
- Contains Anti-inflammatory Properties
- Lowers Cholesterol
- Enhances Working Memory and Other Cognitive Functions
- Regulates Blood Sugar
If that’s not enough, our new favorite tea also helps prevent dental cavities, stress, chronic fatigue, and treats skin conditions.
Summary
That’s everything you need to know about Starbucks Medicine Ball. the next time you’re feeling a little sick or feel a cold coming on, try this tea instead of your favorite coffee.
All the ingredients in the Honey Citrus Mint Tea are designed to boost your immune system and let you breathe a little easier.
The soothing effects of green tea reduce headaches and muscle pains, and the natural ingredients in peach herbal tea are rich in antioxidants.
I personally love Starbucks Medicine Ball, and I often grab one even when I’m not feeling under the weather. I simply enjoy its taste.
Let me know what you think of the Medicine Ball. Have you tried it before? Will you give it a chance the next time you catch a cold? I suggest everyone gives it a go at least once.
I’ve always seen coffee as a way of bringing people together. Everywhere I go people seem to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and that’s what drives my passion. There’s always a new brew to master, and there’s always a new face to enjoy it with. Hitch a ride with me on a coffee-fueled adventure to find a perfect cup.
