Teabloom Tea Timer

This timer has three separate hourglasses built into one elegant metal frame - one for 2 minutes (perfect for delicate white and green teas), one for 3 minutes (ideal for medium-strength black and oolong), and one for 5 minutes (great for full-bodied black teas and herbals). You just flip it to whichever side you need. It's a simple, visual way to get your steeping times right without having to remember or set anything.

No beeping at all - it's completely silent, which reviewers absolutely love. The sand just finishes draining and you know your tea is ready. This makes it perfect if you're enjoying a quiet morning tea ritual or don't want kitchen timers interrupting your space. The trade-off is that you do need to keep an eye on it rather than walking away completely.

Definitely. Multiple reviewers specifically mention the 'attractive,' 'sophisticated' design with pastel-colored sand and sturdy metal construction. It's one of those tea accessories that's both functional and decorative - people say it looks elegant enough for a formal tea service. The glass and metal frame give it a quality feel that doesn't look cheap or plasticky.

Most users find it works well, but a couple of reviewers mentioned timing accuracy issues - particularly with the 5-minute glass sometimes not draining completely. It's a traditional hourglass design, so there can be slight variations. If you're the type who needs precise-to-the-second timing, a digital timer might be better. But if you're comfortable with timing that's close enough for tea steeping purposes, this works beautifully and looks far nicer on your counter.

Absolutely. Beginners especially appreciate this because it takes the guesswork out of steeping times. Instead of wondering 'how long do I steep green tea again?', you just flip to the 2-minute side. It's a simple, visual learning tool that helps you develop good habits. Plus, having it sitting out serves as a reminder of the proper times as you're learning different tea types.

The timer has numbers printed on both the top and bottom, so you can read the time markers from either side when you flip it. It also has non-slip pads on both ends, which means it's stable no matter which way you set it down. It's a thoughtful design detail that makes it more user-friendly - you don't have to worry about flipping it 'the right way.'