If you still call it the Starbucks Medicine Ball, the name to look for on the menu is Honey Citrus Mint Tea. Same familiar nickname, much easier order.
You do not need a secret-menu script or a list of ingredients to read at the counter. Ask for a Honey Citrus Mint Tea in the size you want.
How to order the Starbucks Medicine Ball
Use the menu name: Honey Citrus Mint Tea. “Medicine Ball” is the nickname you will see in older recipes and social posts. A barista may recognize it, but the menu name saves the guessing.
If you are ordering ahead, look for Honey Citrus Mint Tea in the Starbucks menu for your selected store. Availability depends on the location, so check before making the trip.
Why the name can be confusing
The nickname makes this sound much more dramatic than a cup of tea. It is a sweet, warm drink; the name is not a reason to expect it to treat a cold or the flu.
Older Medicine Ball recipes use mint green tea, peach herbal tea, lemonade and honey. Those recipes are useful for a homemade version, but you do not need to request that old ingredient list to order the menu drink.
Want to make one at home?
Grab a mug and head to our copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball recipe. It is inspired by the older peach-and-mint version, with ingredients you can choose yourself.
Still deciding? Browse our Starbucks secret menu recipes and ordering guide for your next drink.
