How to use the online timer
Your strong tea is steeping in the pot, and for two minutes and forty-eight seconds there is nothing to do but wait. That short pause suits a brisk, full-flavoured brew without leaving the leaves forgotten while another job takes over. The countdown keeps the quiet wait defined, whether you are making one mug before work or sharing a pot at home.
While the tea draws, the duration can be changed directly on the page if the pot, leaves or your taste call for an adjustment. Adding a little time can deepen the brew, while shortening it may suit smaller leaves or a cup you prefer less robust. The displayed setting remains clear as you wait, so the revised finish does not depend on watching a clock.
A waiting tea drinker may miss the finish if conversation, a running tap or the kettle’s rumble covers the signal. Set the device where its sound is not muffled by a tea towel, and check that the volume can be heard from your seat. If the kitchen is particularly noisy, watching the final moments prevents the leaves from continuing to steep unnoticed.
Common questions
What might make this interval too long for strong tea?
Finely broken leaves can release flavour quickly, especially in a small pot. If the tea tastes harsher than you like, a slightly shorter steep may suit the same leaves next time.
What if the tea still seems weak when this interval ends?
A large pot, cooler water or a modest amount of leaf can produce a lighter brew. Letting it draw a little longer may strengthen it, though adding more leaf next time can preserve a shorter wait.
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