Metropolitan Stainless Steel Timers
Best elegant accessory for tea enthusiasts perfecting their daily steep.
These elegant sand timers turn the mundane act of steeping tea into a deliberate, tactile ritual. While you sacrifice the precision of a digital alarm, you gain a beautiful, distraction-free way to track your brew that looks just as good on the counter as it performs in the cup.
$36.00
at
Olde Church Emporium
Who it's for
- Design-conscious cooks wanting long-lasting, attractive kitchen tools
- Minimalists preferring reliable, battery-free kitchen accessories
- Tea drinkers and home cooks needing precise, repetitive intervals
Who should skip it
- Bakers needing precise control for varied recipe durations
- Multitaskers who rely on audible alerts while working
- Precision-focused users requiring absolute, unwavering timing accuracy
Performance breakdown
Build Quality
Brushed stainless steel and glass construction feels substantial and built to last.
Visual Clarity
Colored sand provides an intuitive, high-contrast view of remaining steep time.
Ease of Use
Analog operation eliminates batteries and complex digital programming for effortless steeping.
Aesthetic Appeal
Refined tabletop design elevates the visual experience of any tea service.
Timing Precision
Mechanical sand timers offer charming consistency but lack digital-grade second-by-second accuracy.
Giftability
Individual boxing and premium materials make this a thoughtful, ready-to-give item.
Key Specs
Material
Brushed Stainless Steel, Glass
Timer Mode
Countdown
Mounting Type
Countertop Stand
Maximum Time Setting
5.0 minutes
Packaging Type
Individually Boxed
Timer Type
Mechanical, Analog visual (sand)
Preset Times
3, 4, 5 minutes
Control Type
Push Button
Power Source
Manual Wind
Additional Functions
Count Up Timer
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