Three-Minute Timer
A three-minute countdown for steeping tea, timed eggs, rest between sets, and short speaking practice.
Start the countdown, keep this tab open, and you’ll hear an alarm after exactly 3 minutes. The ring shows progress at a glance.
Space start/pause · R reset · F fullscreen · M mute
What three minutes are good for
Steeping tea
Green and white teas are usually best at two to three minutes; most black teas at three to five. Over-steeping is what makes tea bitter.
Eggs and toast
Three minutes in boiling water gives a very soft-boiled egg. It is also about right for toasting under a grill.
Rest between sets
Heavy compound lifts recover best with two to three minutes of rest. Hit start as you rack the bar.
Speaking practice
Three minutes is a standard length for an elevator pitch, a toast, or a lightning talk. Rehearse against the clock.
Tips
- Press Space when you rack the bar; the next set starts when the ring closes.
- Fullscreen mode (F) is readable from the kitchen counter.
Questions
What is the ideal steeping time for tea?
It depends on the leaf: green tea around 2–3 minutes at a lower temperature, black tea 3–5 minutes, herbal infusions 5–7. Three minutes is a safe default for most black teas.
Can I set three and a half minutes?
Use the custom timer to set any minutes and seconds, or start this timer and add a minute with the + button.