Timerbox
Green Tea • 175°F / 80°C
Steep at 175°F (80°C) for 2–3 minutes. Avoid boiling water to keep bitterness away.
3:00
Ready to steep
Space: Start/Pause•R: Reset•M: Mute

Green Tea Steeping Timer: Smooth, Sweet & Never Bitter

3-Minute Ideal Steep•175°F (80°C) Temperature•Animated Teacup Display•Protects Delicate Catechins

Master the Delicate Balance of Green Tea

Green tea leaves contain fragile catechins and amino acids (theanine) that deliver sweet, umami notes. If steeped in boiling water or left in the cup for more than three minutes, bitter polyphenols drown out the delicate character.

Use this 3-minute green tea timer with water cooled slightly after boiling (around 175°F / 80°C) for Japanese Sencha, Dragon Well, Gyokuro, Jasmine, or gunpowder tea.

How to Use the Green Tea Timer

1
Allow boiling water to rest for 2 minutes to cool to approximately 175°F (80°C).
2
Pour water over 1 teaspoon of green tea leaves per 8 oz cup.
3
Hit Start and watch the tea cup count down 3 minutes.
4
Strain leaves immediately when the chime sounds to prevent over-extraction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my green tea taste bitter?

Bitterness is almost always caused by boiling water (212°F) or steeping longer than 3 minutes. Cooling your water to 175°F and pulling leaves at 3m solves this completely.

Is 2 minutes better than 3 minutes for Japanese Sencha?

For first flushes and delicate Japanese greens like Gyokuro, 2 minutes is ideal. For standard Chinese greens and bagged tea, 3 minutes yields full flavor.

Ready to Start Your Green Tea Timer?

Scroll up and press Start to begin your visual countdown immediately.