Starbucks Medicine Ball (Honey Citrus Mint Tea): How to Order It

The Medicine Ball started as a secret menu cold remedy and got popular enough that Starbucks put it on the menu as Honey Citrus Mint Tea. Here's what's in it and how people customize it.

Order it like this

Starbucks · Guide recipe

Grande Honey Citrus Mint Tea

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How to order these without fumbling

Order it as "Honey Citrus Mint Tea" — that's the official menu name.
Ask for extra honey if your throat is the reason you're ordering it.
Adding a pump of peppermint syrup is the common custom move.

Questions people ask

What is in a Starbucks Medicine Ball?

Half hot water, half steamed lemonade, one bag of Jade Citrus Mint green tea, one bag of Peach Tranquility herbal tea, and honey.

Does the Medicine Ball have caffeine?

Yes, a small amount — the green tea bag adds roughly 16mg in a grande, far less than coffee.

Is the Medicine Ball good for a cold?

It's warm, hydrating and soothing, but it's tea with honey and lemonade — comfort, not medicine.

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