1 Minute Green Tea TimerFree 1 minute green tea timer for a delicate first steep. Perfect for high-quality gyokuro and shincha teas that need minimal brewing time.Frequently asked questionsWhen should I use a 1-minute steep for green tea?1 minute steeping is ideal for premium Japanese green teas: gyokuro, high-grade sencha, and shincha (first harvest). These teas are packed with delicate amino acids (especially L-theanine) that extract quickly. Longer steeping extracts bitter catechins that overwhelm the sweetness. Only use 1 minute for the finest-grade teas.What water temperature should I use with a 1-minute green tea timer?160–170°F (70–77°C) for most premium green teas. Never use boiling water (212°F/100°C) for green tea — it destroys the delicate amino acids and produces a bitter, astringent result. If you don't have a temperature-controlled kettle, let boiling water cool for 5–6 minutes before steeping.Can I do multiple steeps with a 1-minute first steep?Yes — high-quality green teas are made for multiple steeps. First steep at 1 minute is the lightest and most delicate. Second steep at 1.5 minutes gives more body. Third at 2 minutes gives full flavor. Each subsequent steep at slightly higher temperature or longer time extracts different compounds.What does green tea taste like after only 1 minute?At 1 minute, high-quality green tea is light, umami-forward, slightly sweet, and grassy. There should be minimal bitterness. The cup will have a light green-yellow color. If it tastes bitter at 1 minute, the water was too hot — not a time problem.Is the 1-minute timer only for loose leaf or also for tea bags?Primarily for loose leaf. Tea bags contain finely cut leaves (fannings) that steep much faster due to increased surface area — these can become bitter in just 1 minute. For tea bags, 1 minute is reasonable for a very light cup but most tea bags need 2–3 minutes for full flavor.