A 3 minute timer, ready instantly

Three minutes shows up everywhere once you start noticing it — it's the classic steeping time for a cup of black tea, a common length for a quick workout round, and about how long a well-rehearsed elevator pitch should run. This page opens already set to 3 minutes.

What a 3 minute timer is good for

Steeping tea — three minutes is the standard guideline for most black teas.
A single round in a workout circuit, or a timed set of push-ups or planks.
Rehearsing a short pitch, toast, or presentation intro against a real clock.
A firm, short break between tasks that won't quietly stretch into ten minutes.

Need a different length? Try a 2 minute timer or a 4 minute timer.

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