With cold and flu season in full swing, many people are turning to tea to help them breathe easier.
One of Starbucks' favorite drinks is called the “Medicine Ball” due to its supposed therapeutic properties.
A Starbucks spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the drink was created in October 2016 as a mix of black tea, steamed lemonade and honey. The drink, which was once a “secret menu” drink, became so popular that it was added to the official menu in 2017 as “Honey Citrus Mint Tea,” the spokesperson added.
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The drink is described on the Starbucks website as “green tea with the soothing herbal scent of chamomile and hints of spearmint and fruit, paired with steamed lemonade and a touch of honey to create a soothing tea from the inside out.” It is stated that it consists of.
However, it also has a lot of sweetness. According to the Starbucks website, a “Grande” size contains 30 grams of sugar.
Many people drink tea when they are not feeling well. One of Starbucks' favorite drinks is called the “Medicine Ball” due to its supposed therapeutic properties. (St. Petersburg)
A registered dietitian showed us how to make our own version of the drink, with our own twist.
“This is a great way to fight winter runny noses and soothe sore throats thanks to the combination of honey, tea pig tea, green tea, and peppermint tea,” Kelsey Kunik, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, told FOX News Digital. It's one of my favorite recipes that helps.” Tea Pigs is a brand of tea.
Knick, who is based in Michigan, writes for the website Graciously Nourished.
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Green tea is “rich in natural antioxidants that support a healthy immune system,” she says, and adding peppermint tea can help soothe your sinuses.
“Honey is also a natural cough suppressant and sore throat reliever,” she says.
Tea contains antioxidants, which help your body fight off colds. (St. Petersburg)
Kunik said making the drink at home “gives you more control over the ingredients in this recipe” than ordering it at a store.
A way to “significantly reduce” the amount of sugar in drinks is to “use a lighter lemonade or squeeze lemons into hot water instead of lemonade.”
Tea inspired by “medicine ball”
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6 ounces lemonade
6 ounces water
1 tablespoon honey
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1 cup of green tea with peach (Kunik likes the Tea Pig brand)
1 cup of peppermint tea (optional) (Kunik also likes the Tea Pig brand)
The nutritionist pointed out that by making this tea at home, you can control your sugar intake. (Article by Dünzl\ullstein, Getty Images)
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Pour lemonade into a large mug and heat in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds.
Add 6 ounces of hot water (just boiling) to a mug and steep 1 cup of Tea Pigs Green Tea with Peach for 5 minutes.
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After 3 minutes, add a sachet of Tea Pig Peppermint Tea and let steep for a final 2 minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon of honey (more if you like it sweet), stir and enjoy.
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This recipe belongs to Kelsey Kokuk, RDN, and was shared with Fox News Digital.
