Overview
Green tea at 2 minutes, black at 4 - precise steeping transforms flavor. A quick reference guide.
Start the steep when the water hits the leaves. Green tea wants less time than black tea, and a minute changes the taste.
How to use it
- Open Egg Timer.
- Name the timer after the dish, and stay close enough to hear it over the fan.
- Keep Kitchen Timer or Tea Timer for a second phase.
Good to know
A browser timer is a reminder, not a food-safety device. Stay in the kitchen, and do not trust it if the phone is locked or the laptop is asleep.
The tools are free on the TimerClock home page. Settings stay in this browser. The privacy policy explains what is stored.
Frequently asked questions
What is this guide for?
Green tea at 2 minutes, black at 4 - precise steeping transforms flavor. A quick reference guide.
Which TimerClock page should I open?
Start with Egg Timer. Use Kitchen Timer when you want a closer variation.
When should the cooking clock start?
Start it at the recipe cue, such as when eggs go into boiling water or when the oven is actually hot. Prep time is separate.
Can I time two dishes at once?
Yes. Give each one its own label so the alarm tells you which pan to check.
When was this guide updated?
October 2, 2026. The steps match the tools linked on this page.