Sipping on a cup of tea with honey is an age-old way to soothe a sore throat. In fact, honey can suppress a cough. According to the Mayo Clinic's website, honey is as effective as the main ingredient in over-the-counter cough suppressants. That being said, a Starbucks Medicine Ball does not contain much honey. Therefore, it's hard to imagine that this Cold Buster (Sick Tea, Flu Bomb, Medicine Bomb) can help all that much. Nonetheless, this hot tea may temporarily soothe soothe a sore throat.