Soothing Medicine Ball Tea Copycat Recipe Easy Homemade Wellness Drink
A warm, comforting tea blending green and mint teas with fresh ginger, lemon juice, and honey to soothe sore throats and boost wellness. This easy homemade wellness drink is perfect for cozy nights and lazy afternoons.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 2 green tea bags (recommend Bigelow green tea)
- 2 mint tea bags (spearmint or peppermint)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 medium lemon)
- 2 tablespoons honey (raw or local, adjust to taste)
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper or a cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups (480 ml) of fresh water to a rolling boil in a teapot or saucepan (about 5 minutes).
- Add the thinly sliced 1-inch piece of fresh ginger and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to release the spice aroma.
- Remove from heat and add 2 green tea bags and 2 mint tea bags. Cover and steep for 5-7 minutes, avoiding over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
- Remove the tea bags and ginger slices using a slotted spoon or strainer.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey while the tea is warm but not boiling hot to preserve honey’s enzymes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and stir. Adjust honey or lemon to taste.
- Serve warm in heatproof mugs. Optionally, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a cinnamon stick for extra flavor.
Notes
Do not over-steep the green tea to avoid bitterness. Add honey only after the tea cools slightly to preserve its beneficial enzymes. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled for best flavor. If tea tastes too strong, add a splash of hot water to mellow it. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 fl oz
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 17
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