How to use the online timer
With one tea bag already dipped, you are starting the five-second countdown again as you lower it into the mug for another brief plunge. Keep hold of the string while the water moves around the bag, then lift it when the signal sounds. This repeated dip can add a little more colour and strength without turning a busy tea break into a long pause.
On that second dip, leave the countdown visible until the tea bag is back above the mug. Closing the tab or browser may stop the countdown, so there may be no signal while your attention is on the cup. If you need to switch screens, keep the browser open and return promptly rather than relying on an alert that may no longer be running.
As you repeat the quick plunge, consider anyone sharing the kitchen, office or quiet train carriage with you. A sharp signal can interrupt a conversation or disturb someone working nearby, even though the tea bag is immersed only briefly. Lowering the device volume or using vibration keeps the cue discreet; watching the remaining time also lets you lift the bag without any sound.
Common questions
What if the tea looks strong enough before the second five-second dip ends?
Lift the tea bag as soon as the colour suits you; the signal does not need to dictate the cup. A darker blend or water straight from the kettle may change the tea more quickly.
Why might another five seconds make little difference to the tea?
A large mug or slightly cooler water may produce a subtler change during such a short second dip. Gently moving the bag through the water can affect the result more than leaving it still.
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