4 Minute Timer – Visual Countdown with Alarm
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Keys: Space start/pause, R reset, + / − one minute, F focus. Shortcuts work when the timer is focused.
Four minutes is the textbook brew time for French press coffee and the classic timing for a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk. Start the timer as you pour the water or lower the egg in, and the ring shows how much time is left at a glance. When the alarm sounds, press the plunger or move the egg into cold water.
Ways to use this timer
- French press coffee: steep four minutes, then press
- Soft-boiled eggs with a set white and runny yolk
- A full four-minute Tabata block of 20 on, 10 off
Questions
How long should French press coffee steep?
Four minutes is the most common recommendation for a medium-coarse grind. Go a little shorter for a lighter cup or longer for a bolder one.
How long do you boil a soft-boiled egg?
Lower a large egg straight from the fridge into gently boiling water and cook for about four minutes for a runny yolk, or six minutes for jammy.
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