The homemade Medicine Ball or Flu Bomb has more health beneficial ingredients and avoids any potentially harmful additives. The Starbucks version includes hot water, steamed lemonade, Teavana jade citrus mint tea, peach tranquility herbal tea, honey, and optional peppermint syrup. The homemade version includes additional ingredients such as garlic, ginger, broth, turmeric, cayenne, apple cider vinegar, and spearmint, which are known for their health benefits.