Pour-over
4 minSegments
4
First
0:45
Total
4:00
A simple pour-over structure with bloom and staged pours.
Manual brewing countdown
Free Coffee Brew Timer
Use a coffee brew timer for pour-over, French press, AeroPress, espresso prep, bloom timing, steeping, and tasting sessions. Start a preset and keep each brew step visible.
Built for this job
Manual brewing steps stay consistent from cup to cup.
Bloom, steep, pour, and drawdown windows are easier to follow.
Coffee classes or tasting sessions can use a shared timing display.
Current agenda item
Bloom
1/4
0:45
Next
First pour
Total time
4:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
French press
5 minSegments
3
First
4:00
Total
5:00
A 4-minute steep with a short settle before pouring.
AeroPress
2 min 10 secSegments
3
First
1:30
Total
2:10
A compact timer for steeping, swirl, and press.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Prepare beans, water, filter, and cup before starting the timer.
Use the same timing when comparing grind size or recipe changes.
Keep the timer away from water and hot equipment.
Use controlled rooms for classes or public demonstrations.
Frequently asked questions
What is a coffee brew timer?
A coffee brew timer is a countdown or segment timer used to manage bloom, steep, pour, drawdown, and press steps for manual coffee brewing.
Can I use this as a pour-over timer?
Yes. The pour-over preset includes bloom, first pour, second pour, and drawdown segments.
How long should French press coffee steep?
A common French press starting point is around 4 minutes before pressing or pouring, though grind and preference can change the exact time.