Nightcap - herbal tea 100 grams - Café du Jour loose tea

What is Nightcap herbal tea?

Nightcap herbal tea, known in Dutch as 'Slaapmutsje', is a loose-leaf herbal blend crafted for the end of the evening. It comes in a 100-gram pack and is produced by Café du Jour in the Netherlands, drawing on the authentic tea-shop tradition of the Maasland countryside.

The blend brings together seven herbs: valerian root, St. John's wort, lemon balm, fennel, chamomile, lavender, and cornflower. Each herb adds its own character to the cup, creating a mild and aromatic infusion that is pleasant to sip slowly.

A blend of seven herbs

• Valerian root – earthy and slightly woody in flavour
• St. John's wort – a subtle, slightly bitter herbal note
• Lemon balm – a fresh, gently citrusy lift
• Fennel – a mild, sweet anise-like warmth
• Chamomile – soft and floral
• Lavender – delicate and aromatic
• Cornflower – a light, mildly sweet finish

Who is it suitable for?

This Nightcap herbal tea suits anyone who enjoys a warm, herbal cup as the last drink of the day. The blend is mild and fragrant, making it a pleasant choice for people who appreciate loose-leaf herbal teas with a varied, botanical character.

Because it is a loose-leaf tea, you have full control over the amount you use and how strong you brew it. That flexibility appeals to tea lovers who like to tailor each cup to their own taste.

A good fit if you

• Enjoy herbal teas with floral and earthy notes
• Prefer loose-leaf tea over tea bags
• Like a mild, aromatic evening cup
• Want a blend with a variety of recognisable herbs
• Are looking for a Café du Jour herbal tea with a traditional character

How do you use Nightcap herbal tea?

Brewing Nightcap herbal tea is straightforward. Because it is a loose-leaf blend, you need a tea strainer, infuser, or teapot with a built-in filter. Use about one heaped teaspoon (roughly 2 grams) per cup of hot water.

Pour water that has just gone off the boil over the herbs and leave them to steep for five to seven minutes. A longer steep gives a stronger, more intense flavour; a shorter steep keeps it lighter and more delicate.

Quick brewing guide

1. Place one heaped teaspoon of the blend in your strainer or infuser
2. Pour hot water (around 95–100 °C) over the herbs
3. Steep for five to seven minutes
4. Remove the herbs and enjoy your cup slowly

A 100-gram pack gives you roughly 50 cups when you use about 2 grams per serving, so one pack lasts a good while.

Features and specifications

Here is a clear overview of what you get with this Nightcap herbal tea from Café du Jour. All details below come directly from the product.

• Product name: Nightcap – herbal tea
• Format: loose-leaf herbal tea
• Pack size: 100 grams
• Ingredients: valerian root, St. John's wort, lemon balm, fennel, chamomile, lavender, cornflower
• Produced in: the Netherlands
• Brand: Café du Jour
• Yield: approximately 50 cups per pack (at 2 grams per cup)

Alternatives and combinations

If you enjoy this Nightcap herbal tea, you may also like exploring other loose-leaf herbal teas from the Café du Jour range. The loose-leaf format is the same across the collection, so you can brew any blend with the same strainer or infuser you already use.

Some tea drinkers like to keep a small selection of herbal blends at home and choose one based on the mood of the evening. The Café du Jour tea range offers a variety of herbal options to suit different tastes.

Ready to try Nightcap herbal tea for yourself? You can order the 100-gram pack directly from Café du Jour. Browse the full herbal tea collection to find other blends that catch your eye.