Fresh herbal tea leaves beside a ceramic teapot on a counter

The Live Brew Companion

Select a recipe, follow the step sequence, and let the circular timer track your steeping interval with laboratory precision.

Choose Your Blend

Pick a recipe to load temperature, timing, and step-by-step instructions into the brew panel.

5:00 Remaining
Temperature
Steep Time

Select a recipe to begin.

Designed for the Countertop

This layout is optimized for a phone screen placed beside your teapot. High-contrast step text and a large timer face remain readable from a short distance.

Each recipe loads a unique water temperature and steep duration. The progress ring depletes in real time so you can focus on preparation rather than checking a clock.

Steaming herbal infusion in a clear glass cup

Steeping Reference

General guidelines for common botanical categories. Individual recipes may vary.

Flowers

195–205°F

3–5 minutes. Delicate petals release aroma quickly; avoid over-steeping.

Leaves

200–212°F

4–6 minutes. Mint and lemon verbena tolerate full boil.

Roots

212°F

7–10 minutes. Ginger and licorice root need extended contact.

Fruit

208°F

5–7 minutes. Hibiscus and berry pieces yield rich color.

Dried hibiscus and elderberry blend in a wooden scoop

Need Pre-Blended Botanicals?

Our shop offers three curated tins with printed steeping instructions on each label.

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