As the cold and flu season approaches, this homemade medicine ball recipe is a great one to have on hand! I love healthy and homemade remedies. This warm and comforting medicine ball is the perfect way to soothe a sore throat, boost your immune system and warm you up on chilly nights. The traditional version is packed with sugar and actually isn’t very healthy at all. This homemade version is made with simple ingredients and is also refined sugar-free. This comforting drink is the perfect way to cozy up at home and support your immune system. Packed with warm flavors and simple ingredients, this drink will warm you right up! Think refreshing mint, refreshing lemon, warming ginger, sweet honey and warming cinnamon. If you are looking for other cozy drink recipes, be sure to check out my apple cinnamon tea, bone broth hot chocolate and golden moon milk.
Why You’ll Love This Drink
It is perfect for cold and flu season.
This drink is a great way to warm you up.
This version is refined sugar-free.
It is so cozy and comforting!
This drink uses simple ingredients.
This homemade medicine ball is packed with warm flavors.
This drink is delicious and flavorful.
What Is A Medicine Ball?
A medicine ball drink is a warm, comforting beverage that’s often made with a combination of tea, honey, lemon and other soothing ingredients. It’s popular during cold and flu season because it can help soothe a sore throat, boost your immune system, and provide relief from other cold symptoms.
Equipment Needed
All you need to make this homemade medicine ball is a tea kettle, cutting board and a knife.
Ingredients Needed
Lemon: Lemon adds a bright, refreshing flavor to the medicine ball tea.It also provides a boost of vitamin C, which can help support your immune system and aid in fighting off colds and flu. Additionally, lemon can help soothe a sore throat and loosen congestion.
Ginger: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe a sore throat. It can also help aid digestion.
Honey: Honey coats the throat, providing soothing relief for coughs and sore throats. It also has natural antibacterial properties.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon adds a warm, comforting flavor and aroma to the medicine ball tea. It also contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Tea: I used peppermint tea here! Peppermint tea adds a refreshing and soothing element to the medicine ball. The menthol in peppermint can help open up your airways, making it easier to breathe. Peppermint tea can help relieve indigestion, bloating and other digestive discomforts.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: Slice lemons and add all ingredients to the tea kettle. Pour water over to the top.
Step 3: Heat up on low-medium heat until warm. Serve and enjoy!
Storage
Remove ingredients and store this tea in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
How To Serve
Serve this homemade medicine ball warm and in your favorite mug! It’s the perfect cozy drink to make when you or a loved one is feeling under the weather.
Variations
Tea: Feel free to try using a different type of tea. I used peppermint here but you can also use peach, green tea, black tea or any other type of tea.
Ginger: If you do not have fresh ginger on hand, feel free to use a ginger tea bag instead.
Lemon: Feel free to add grapefruit and orange alongside the lemon for more flavor!
Recipe FAQ
Why is the medicine ball unique?
A medicine ball drink is a warm, comforting beverage that’s often made with a combination of tea, honey, lemon and other soothing ingredients. It’s popular during cold and flu season because it can help soothe a sore throat, boost your immune system and provide relief from other cold symptoms.
What’s in the medicine ball from Starbucks?
The Starbucks medicine ball contains lemonade, tea and honey.
How do you make a medicine ball?
This medicine ball drink is so easy to make. All you have to do is add the ingredients to a tea kettle and pour water over it. Then, you heat it up on the stove!
Can I make this in the microwave?
Yes, you can make this in the microwave by heating up water and then pouring it over the ingredients and letting them steep for 5-10 minutes.
Related Recipes
Be sure to try these other cozy recipes next:
Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup
Gluten Free French Onion Soup with Chicken
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Homemade Medicine Ball
Equipment
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
- 1 tea kettle
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bag peppermint tea
- 1 inch ginger
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Slice lemons and add all ingredients to the tea kettle. Pour water over to the top.
- Heat up on low-medium heat until warm. Serve and enjoy!
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