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Nocturnal Journey N°08 - Citrus Dream
Night Journey N°08 – The evening infusion at twilight
Welcome the tranquility of dusk into your cup. With Night Journey N°08, Arnaud Sion, creator of Comptoir de Toamasina, reinvents the evening infusion: forget the bitterness of classic herbal teas. Here, valerian and hops, traditional sleep plants, meet the solar indulgence of orange and mandarin.
From this botanical synergy, a golden, limpid, and velvety liquor is born. Lemon balm and verbena bind earth to sky and prolong the sweetness of the citrus fruits. An evening ritual to drift into the night without ever sacrificing taste.
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Main notes: orange, mandarin, lemon balm
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When to enjoy: in the evening, before bed
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The highlight: a pleasurable infusion, without bitterness
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Preparation: 17 g/L | 90 °C | 8 to 15 min, covered to preserve the essential oils.
Six Exceptional Plants
A composition designed like a perfume, between traditional herbalism and high culinary perfumery.
Fruity Brilliance
Mandarin and sweet orange erase the bitterness to offer a golden and gourmand liquor.
Evening Ritual
100% natural, no caffeine or artificial flavors. The ideal companion for your evenings.
It is in this fragile interstice, this tipping point where the day fades away, that we imagined the Nocturnal Journey N°08. Much more than a simple herbal tea, this composition is an invitation to slow down. At Le Comptoir de Toamasina, we want to offer you herbal teas for a unique and complex taste experience, worthy of the greatest teas.
Arnaud Sion wanted to offer you an herbal tea that will reconcile the depth of herbalism plants with the vibrant gourmandise of citrus fruits. Forget evening herbal teas with an earthy or bitter taste. This offers a balance between two worlds: relaxation becomes a sensory journey into the heart of a Mediterranean orchard under the moonlight.
A botanical synergy: the apothecary meets the perfumer
The composition of the Citrus Dream blend is not the result of chance. It is the result of a meticulous search for balance. To create this "golden liquor" promised on our pouch, we have assembled six exceptional ingredients that interact in perfect harmony.
| Ingredient | Role in the blend |
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| Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) | Brings an earthy and rooty base note, carefully integrated to structure the blend without ever dominating it. |
| Hops | The hop cone brings a slight structuring bitterness, which gives body to the infusion. |
| Lemon Balm | A melliferous plant with very soft lemony notes, it brings a vegetal roundness that envelops the palate. |
| Lemon Verbena | Selected in whole leaves, rich in essential oils, it unfurls a lively and crystalline lemony freshness, illuminating the whole blend. |
| Sweet Orange | Peels rich in essences, bringing warmth, natural sweetness, and a comforting note. |
| Mandarin | More subtle and floral than orange, it offers a sparkling top note and a scent that invites a smile. |
Comparative Sensory Analysis
Nocturnal Journey vs Chamomile vs Classic Verbena
An evening infusion much more complex than a simple herbal tea
Nocturnal Journey · Chamomile · Verbena
The Olfactory Pyramid of the Nocturnal Journey
What a liquid gold, brilliant and limpid liquor reveals
Technical Sheet
What You Receive
- Name of the creationNocturnal Journey N°08 — Citrus Dream
- CompositionValerian, hops, lemon balm, verbena, sweet orange, mandarin
- Main NotesFruity, zesty and gourmand
- To be enjoyedIn the evening
- TheineTotal absence
- Artificial flavorsNone
- Added sugarsNone
- FormBeautiful plant cuts and visible peels
- LogisticsPrepared within 24h - Delivered within 48h
The sensory profile: an aromatic caress
Tasting the Nocturnal Journey N°08 means agreeing to take your time. It is a ritual that begins as soon as the protective pouch is opened.
- On the nose: upon opening, you are not assailed by the classic medicinal smell. It is a solar explosion that welcomes you. The zesty notes dominate, carried by the green freshness of the verbena. In the background, a warmer note gives a mysterious depth to the whole.
- To the eye: once the water is poured, the plants dance. The liquor gradually takes on color. It is not a dark infusion, but a liquid gold, brilliant and limpid.
- On the palate: the attack is surprisingly smooth. Orange and lemon balm create a velvety texture. The mid-palate reveals the complexity of the hops without any aggressiveness: its bitterness has been polished by the citrus fruits. The finish is long, fresh, dominated by verbena.
Why choose the Nocturnal Journey for your evenings
A ritual of disconnection
Preparing this infusion means reserving a moment just for yourself: the time to turn off the screens and let the warmth of the cup accompany the end of the day.
Naturally free of caffeine and artificial flavors
No theine, no caffeine, no artificial flavors and no added sugars — a gourmet alternative to a square of chocolate or a sweet evening drink.
Apothecary Know-How
We apply a drastic selection. No tea "dust" here: our pouch contains beautiful plant cuts and visible peels. An experience proposed by Arnaud Sion to end the day beautifully.
Preparation tips: sublimate your infusion
To extract the quintessence of these noble plants, the preparation requires a little attention. It is the difference between drinking hot water and tasting a grand cru.
- Water: preferably use filtered or spring water, low in limescale.
- Temperature: 90°C, precisely. Boiling water (100°C) could "cook" the fragile essential oils of the citrus fruits. At 90°C, you extract the power without destroying the finesse.
- Time: 8 to 15 minutes. At 8 minutes, the infusion remains light, focused on the fruit. At 15 minutes, all the plants fully release their aromas — cover your cup to retain the aromatic vapors.
- Dosage: 17g per liter, or a nice heaping teaspoon for a mug.
Let yourself be carried away by the fruity brilliance of the orange and the quiet depth of the plants. Close your eyes. Your journey is just beginning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why 6 ingredients in a single infusion?
To build a profile in several aromatic stages, like a perfume: a zesty attack, a velvety heart and an earthy and warm base, rather than a single-note herbal tea.
Does this herbal tea contain caffeine (theine)?
No, it is completely free of it, just as it is free of artificial flavors and added sugars.
Why steep at 90°C rather than boiling water?
Boiling water could alter the fragile essential oils of the citrus fruits. 90°C allows you to extract all the power of the blend without sacrificing its finesse.
What is the difference between 8 and 15 minutes of steeping?
8 minutes give a light infusion, focused on the fruit. 15 minutes allow all the plants to fully deliver their aromas, for a more full-bodied result.
"A Mediterranean orchard under the moonlight — an experience proposed by Arnaud Sion to gently close the day."
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