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Starbucks Medicine Ball

Starbucks Medicine Ball: Your Soothing DIY Comfort Drink

Starbucks Medicine Ball is a soothing and quick-to-make comfort drink, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Freezing Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 2 bags Mint Tea Choose high-quality mint tea.
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Peeled and grated.
For Sweetening
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Substitute with agave for a vegan option.
For Hydration
  • 1 cup Coconut Water Regular water can be used as a substitute.
For Enhancing Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Always choose fresh juice for the best taste.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Kettle
  • ice cube tray

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather your ingredients: mint tea, fresh ginger, honey, coconut water, and lemon juice.
  2. In your blender, combine brewed mint tea, honey, coconut water, grated ginger, and lemon juice. Blend on high for about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour the blended mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight.
  4. Boil water to a rolling boil, pour over mint tea bags in a mug and steep for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add two frozen Medicine Ball ice cubes to the brewed tea and stir gently until melted.
  6. Taste the drink and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more honey or lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy this comforting beverage fresh for optimal taste and soothing benefits. Customize flavors with vanilla extract or adjust sweetness with honey.

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