# Tea Master: Gongfu Brew Timer — Matcha, Puerh & Oolong Steeps

> Personalized tea brewing guide and collection tracker. (iPhone/iPad app by Davyd Hruts.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-master-gongfu-brew-timer/id6751961554 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Davyd Hruts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837715424)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Russian, European Spanish, Ukrainian
- Released: 2025-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-master-gongfu-brew-timer/id6751961554/reviews.md

## What is Tea Master?

Brew every tea the way it was actually meant to be brewed. Tea Master gives you per-infusion timings, water temperature and leaf-to-water ratio for 45 teas, and a journal that remembers every cup you have made.

FOUR BREWING STYLES
• Gongfu: many short infusions, each one a little longer than the last
• Western: the classic single long steep
• Matcha: whisking timer
• Cold brew: hours, not minutes

A LIBRARY OF 45 TEAS
Sheng and shu pu-erh, oolong, black, green, white, yellow, dark, Japanese and herbal, from Da Hong Pao and Tie Guan Yin to Gyokuro, Sencha and Silver Needle. Every tea carries its own temperature, ratio and full infusion schedule.

NEVER MISS A STEEP
• Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island
• Home Screen widgets with quick start
• Six timer sounds and haptics

YOUR TEA, TRACKED
• Brewing journal: rate each session, keep tasting notes
• Statistics and streaks
• My Shelf: keep track of the teas you actually own
• Dosage calculator: enter your vessel size, get the exact grams
• Brewing guides for every family of tea
• Build your own tea profiles from scratch

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No ads. No account. No data collection. Your journal and shelf sync privately through your own iCloud.

FREE AND PREMIUM
The full timer and two teas are free forever. Premium unlocks the complete 45-tea library, journal, statistics, shelf, dosage calculator, guides and custom profiles, starting with a 7-day free trial.

Interface languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian, Ukrainian.

This app is governed by Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

## Key features

- Personalized brewing styles
- International and traditional methods
- Precise brewing time tracking
- Customizable tea collection
- Ritual enhancement

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Tea Master Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-master-gongfu-brew-timer/id6751961554/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Sets brewing at 30 seconds

*2026-01-24*

Impossible to brew any tea in thirty seconds unless you’re using a microwave uninstalled

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.

The 30-second brewing time in the app refers to gongfu-style brewing, where tea is prepared through multiple short infusions (“steeps” or “pours”). In this method, the first infusions are intentionally very short — often 15–30 seconds, and sometimes even less depending on the tea.

This approach is common for many Chinese and Taiwanese teas (oolong, pu-erh, some green teas), where flavor develops gradually across several infusions rather than a single long brew.

The timer in the app is designed specifically for this style of tea preparation. However, longer brewing times can also be used depending on the tea and personal preference.

Thanks again for trying the app and sharing your thoughts.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-09-25*

Simple and super helpful for brewing tea

## Frequently asked questions about Tea Master

### What is My Tea Master?

My Tea Master is a smartphone application designed to guide users in brewing tea perfectly. It offers various brewing styles, from international standards to traditional methods, and allows users to track brewing times and build a personal tea collection.

### How much does My Tea Master cost?

My Tea Master is free to download and use. It offers optional premium features through a subscription model, with a monthly plan at $0.99 and an annual plan at $7.99.

### Does My Tea Master have ads?

No, My Tea Master does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and offers an optional premium subscription for enhanced features.

### What devices does My Tea Master support?

My Tea Master is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for My Tea Master?

My Tea Master has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does My Tea Master offer a free trial for premium?

Yes, the annual subscription plan for My Tea Master includes a 14-day free trial, allowing users to experience premium features before committing.

### How often is My Tea Master updated?

The latest version of My Tea Master is 1.1, which was last updated on September 20, 2025. Updates typically bring new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### Can I cancel my My Tea Master subscription?

Yes, users can cancel their My Tea Master subscription at any time through their device's subscription settings. The cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-08-24

Tea events are here.

• Seasonal events: a cold brew week, a run through the oolong shelf, a gongfu challenge. Each one lists its teas day by day, and your brewing journal fills in the progress.
• Removing a tea from the shelf is no longer hidden behind a long press: swipe the row, or use the button inside the tea card. Both ask before deleting.
• The app now asks for a rating at a sensible moment instead of in the middle of a brew.
• Smaller fixes throughout.

### 2.1 — 2026-08-11

The biggest update Tea Master has had.

• The tea library grows from 14 to 45 teas
• Brewing journal — rate every session and keep tasting notes
• Statistics and brewing streaks
• My Shelf — track the teas you own
• Dosage calculator — vessel size in, grams out
• Brewing guides for every family of tea
• Home Screen widgets and quick start
• Matcha and cold brew modes
• Private iCloud sync across your devices

### 2.0 — 2026-04-13

Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2025-09-20

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0 — 2025-09-14

No release notes.

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