Medicine Ball Tea

I don't drink coffee, so this is a drink that is right up my alley. The Starbucks Medicine Ball started out as a secret menu item and then became so popular that it joined the official menu.

But truly - if you're not feeling 100%, this is a great non-coffee option to warm you up and make your feel better on a damp, cold day.
 
The best part? This is super easy to make at home. 




And if you have a friend who is feeling under the weather, a little basket with these simple ingredients and the recipe is a nice way of giving a warm hug. 

Medicine Ball Tea

​INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 Cup water
• 3/4 Cup Lemonade
• 1 tea bag of peach-flavored tea (I use Country Peach Passion from Celestial Seasonings)
• 1 tea bag of citrus-mint green tea (I use Organic Green Tea Peppermint from Traditional Medicinals, or you can use Tazo Zen)
• 1 Tbsp honey, or to taste (local honey is the best)
• 1 drop peppermint extract (optional)
• Lemon slices for serving

PREPARATION:

1. Bring  3/4 Cup water and 3/4 Cup Lemonade to a simmer in a small saucepan.
2. Remove from the heat and add the citrus tea bag and the green tea teabag. Cover and allow to steep for 3 minutes.
3. Discard the teabags, and add 1 Tbsp honey and stir until dissolved. Add 1 drop of peppermint extract if desired. 
4. Divide the tea between two mugs and serve immediately  with a thin slice of lemon.

 

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