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Timer
Herbal Brewing Timer
Preset herbal steeping timers with a gentle alert — so you never over-steep into bitterness again.
Steeping time is the variable most people get wrong most often. Wander off for a few minutes and a lovely chamomile can turn grassy and bitter.
This timer has preset times for popular herbs built in — choose your herb, press start, and let it alert you at the perfect moment.
How to use it
How to use the Herbal Brewing Timer
Pick your herb from the preset list or dial in a custom duration, hit start, and the timer counts down with a visible and audible alert when your steep is done. You can run multiple timers simultaneously for blended steeps or multi-pot sessions.
- Select your herb from the preset list — the recommended steep time loads automatically.
- Adjust the time if you prefer a lighter or bolder result.
- Press start and tend to something else without worry.
- Respond to the alert, remove your infuser, and enjoy.
Steep times vary widely between botanical types — our Herbal Tea Brewing Basics guide explains why leaves, roots, seeds and flowers each need different handling. For a reference cheat sheet, see our Botanical Brewing Guide.
You can also save custom timers for herbs or blends you brew regularly. A saved preset loads your preferred settings with one tap, so your morning routine is never slowed down by setup. All saved presets are stored locally in your browser and stay available between sessions.
Questions & answers
FAQs — Herbal Brewing Timer
Most herbs release bitter or astringent compounds with extended steeping. Flowers and leaves are generally more sensitive; roots and seeds are more forgiving. When in doubt, start at the shorter end of the range and adjust next time.
Yes — if you prefer a brew that differs from the preset, simply tap the time display and enter any duration you like.
Yes. Add a second herb and both timers count down independently — useful when you're steeping a blend in two separate vessels before combining.
The timer uses your browser's audio notification. Most modern browsers can play audio with the screen active; behaviour with a locked screen depends on your device settings.