Our free online tea timer helps you brew the perfect cup every time. The visual teacup fills up as your tea steeps, giving you a satisfying way to track your brew's progress. Steam rises from the cup while it's brewing, so you always know at a glance if your timer is running.
Every type of tea has an ideal steeping time. Steeping too short gives you weak, flavorless tea. Steeping too long makes it bitter and astringent. Here are the recommended times:
2-3 minutes at 175°F for a smooth, grassy flavor.
3-5 minutes at 212°F for rich, malty flavor.
5-7 minutes at 212°F for full herbal infusion.
3-5 minutes at 195°F for complex, nuanced flavor.
2-3 minutes at 175°F for delicate sweetness.
3-5 minutes at 212°F for deep, earthy flavor.
Traditional tea time is served at 4:00 PM, though it varies by culture and custom. The British tradition of afternoon tea was popularized in the 1840s by Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, who found herself hungry between lunch and the fashionable late dinner at 8 PM. She began requesting a tray of tea, bread, butter, and cake in her private quarters — and soon began inviting friends.
The visual countdown timer from VisualTimer.com, now as a native app. Watch time disappear with a clean animated display — made for classrooms, focus sessions, workouts, and presentations.
