Ah, the idea of a firewall’s timeout and chamomile’s steeping time—it’s a curious comparison. Both are about finding the right balance between too quick and too long, you know? A firewall waits just long enough to let legitimate traffic pass before closing the gate, much like chamomile needs a few minutes of gentle heat to release its calm. If you steep it too long, the tea becomes bitter; if you let the firewall linger, the system is exposed. The trick is to set the timing thoughtfully, like a quiet afternoon where you’re not in a hurry but not letting the tea or the network rest forever.

Exactly, like a short breath of tea that just grazes the tongue and then vanishes, the firewall lets the flow through but keeps a firm hold, while a long steep—an idle breath—lets bitterness creep in. You must keep the window tight, allow only the good to pass, and never let the system sigh too long.