About the tea steeping timer
Steep your tea to perfection with precise timing for each tea type. Water temperature matters too: green tea at 160-180°F, black tea at 200-212°F, and herbal teas at full boiling. Over-steeping releases bitter tannins, so timing is crucial for the perfect cup.
Recommended times
| Green Tea | 2 minutes 30 seconds |
|---|---|
| Black Tea | 4 minutes |
| Herbal Tea | 6 minutes |
| Oolong | 4 minutes 30 seconds |
How to use the tea steeping timer
- Choose a preset, or tap Edit time to type any hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press Start Timer (or the space bar). The finish time appears under the digits.
- Press Full screen to fill the screen — handy for classrooms, meetings and kitchens.
- When it reaches zero an alarm plays until you press Stop Alarm.
Keyboard shortcuts
- Space start / pause
- R reset
- F full screen
- M mute
Frequently asked questions
What presets does the tea steeping timer have?
Green Tea (2 minutes 30 seconds), Black Tea (4 minutes), Herbal Tea (6 minutes), Oolong (4 minutes 30 seconds). Tap Edit time to set any other length.
Is it free, and do I need an app?
It is completely free with no sign-up or download. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.