Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBroadway DinerIced Tea Recipe

Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by Broadway Diner
Time15m
Serves2

Unsweet, like your god meant it to be

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Serving

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of fresh water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan. Discard the bags.

  4. 4

    Cool the Tea

    Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature before serving.

Serving

  1. 5

    Prepare Glass

    Fill a tall glass with 2 cups of ice cubes.

  2. 6

    Pour Tea

    Once the tea has cooled, pour it over the ice cubes in the glass to chill the tea further.

  3. 7

    Garnish

    Add a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves to the glass for added flavor and presentation.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Stir gently before serving. Enjoy your unsweet iced tea!

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