Herbal Tea Timer
Free herbal tea timer. Steep herbal and tisane teas for 5+ minutes at 212°F (100°C). Chamomile, peppermint, rooibos, and more.
🌿 Herbal Tea Timer: Heat water to 212°F / 100°C, add your tea leaves, click Start, and wait for the chime.
About herbal tea
Herbal teas (technically tisanes — no Camellia sinensis) need long steeps: 5-7 minutes at full boil. Chamomile, peppermint, ginger, hibiscus all follow this pattern.
Benefits
- ·Caffeine-free — safe at any time of day
- ·No bitter tannins — won't over-extract
- ·Therapeutic properties (chamomile sleep, ginger digestion, peppermint stomach)
- ·Pregnant- and child-safe (most varieties)
- ·Long shelf life (3+ years for dried herbs)
How it works
Full boiling water (100°C). 1-2 tsp dried herbs per cup, or one tea bag. Steep 5-7 minutes — longer than 'real' tea because herbs need more time to release oils. Strain or remove bag.
Herbal teas have been used medicinally for thousands of years across all cultures. Modern research validates many traditional uses (chamomile/sleep, peppermint/IBS, ginger/nausea, hibiscus/blood pressure).
Who uses herbal tea
Pregnant women, children, evening-tea drinkers avoiding caffeine, anyone with digestive complaints, sleep-troubled individuals.
Herbal Tea Timer
Free herbal tea timer. Steep herbal and tisane teas for 5+ minutes at 212°F (100°C). Chamomile, peppermint, rooibos, and more.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should I steep herbal tea?
For western-style brewing, steep herbal tea for 5 minutes at 212°F / 100°C. If your tea tastes bitter, reduce the time by 30 seconds. For a stronger brew, add more leaves rather than steeping longer.
What water temperature should I use for herbal tea?
Use water at 212°F / 100°C for herbal tea. Using water that's too hot can make the tea bitter and destroy delicate flavors. If you don't have a thermometer, let boiling water cool for 2-3 minutes to reach approximately 175°F.
Can I re-steep herbal tea leaves?
Herbal tea can sometimes be re-steeped once or twice, but the flavor will be lighter. Increase the steep time by 30-60 seconds for the second infusion.