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A tea timer is a device used to ensure that tea steeps for the correct amount of time.
Steeping tea for the right amount of time is crucial for extracting the optimal flavor and aroma from the tea leaves without over-extracting and making the tea bitter.
Taking that into account, let’s take a look at some of the best tea timers of the year.
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Teabloom, Trio Tea Timer
Teabloom Trio Tea Timer is a combination 2, 3, and 5-minute sand timer that can be used to brew three different types of tea. Each hourglass timer is color-coded to correspond with a different type of tea, black, green, and herbal, to help ensure the perfect brew time. The Teabloom Trio Tea Timer is designed to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing, making it a great addition to any tea lover’s collection.
- Brushed stainless steel Tea Timer includes three hourglasses: two minutes for light-strength tea (such as white and green teas), three minutes for medium-strength black or oolong teas, and five minutes for full-strength black, oolong, and herbal teas.
- Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.2 x 3.5 inches
- Teabloom is the supplier of choice for five-star hotels worldwide, and manufacturer of the world’s largest selection of glass teapots. Founded on years of experience in the tea business, we are dedicated to customer service and stand behind our products with a full one-year warranty.
OXO, Good Grips Magnetic Tea Timer
This digital timer has a magnetic backing, so you can attach it to your fridge or any other metal surface for easy access. It has a clear display and intuitive controls, with pre-set times for green, black, and herbal teas. It also has a temperature sensor that displays the temperature of the water, so you can achieve the perfect brew every time.
- Three 100-hour timers track multiple events at once
- Large screen with inverse backlight is easy to read at a glance
- Full keypad for quick and intuitive timer setting
- Upward angle and sturdy base for one-handed use
- Features adjustable volume and stopwatch function
Kitchen Craft, 3-Minute Egg Shaped Timer
This hourglass timer is a classic choice, with a simple design that’s easy to use. It’s small enough to fit in your pocket and comes in a range of colors to suit your style. The three-minute timer is perfect for most teas, and the sand flows smoothly for accurate timing.
- Sixty minute wind up, count down timer
- Features a soft touch finish
- clearly marked dial along the exterior
- Available in green, purple, red and blue
- count down timer with bell alarm
Thames Oasis Sand Tea Timer
The Thames Oasis Sand Tea Timer is a tea timer that uses sand to measure the brewing time. It is a combination 2, 3 and 5-minute hourglass timer. The timer has a sleek and modern design and is made of high-quality glass and sand. It is a great tool for tea lovers who want to make sure their tea is brewed to perfection.
You can find the Thames Oasis sand tea timer at Reed’s Handmade Incense.