The Sablier à Thé en Acier Inox 1-3-5 Min measures three reference durations: 1, 3 and 5 minutes. Made entirely of stainless steel, it stands steadily on the worktop. It has no screen and no sound signal: the sand runs silently and you read the elapsed time at a glance.

Why time your tea?

Infusion time shapes the cup as much as the leaf. Each tea has its own duration, stated on its product page, and the sand timer helps you respect it without watching a clock. Our guide to infusion time and temperature brings together the settings by tea family.

Which teas and infusions?

With three reference marks, it suits teas as well as infusions. For example, the herbal infusion Fleur de Cerisier · Jujube steeps for 5 to 8 minutes: the 5-minute mark marks the start of the recommended range. For shorter durations, the 1 and 3-minute marks serve as guides.

How to use it?

1. Pour the water over the leaves, in your teapot or infuser.

2. Turn the sand timer over at once.

3. Remove the leaves or serve when the chosen mark is reached.

Placed beside a transparent teapot such as the Finn glass teapot, it lets you follow both the duration and the colour of the liquor. Discover our other tea objects in our accessories section.