9/28/20259 min read

Tomato Technique (Pomodoro): Origins and Modern Use

The “tomato technique” is the Pomodoro Technique. Learn its origin, core rules, and how to adapt it to modern workflows.

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“Pomodoro” means tomato in Italian—named after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. The method’s core remains: short, focused sprints and regular breaks.

Modern apps preserve the spirit while adding themes, sounds, and sync to make focus effortless.

To try it today, open our free Pomodoro timer and start with a single 25/5 cycle.

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