*Absinthe set made by La Rochere, the oldest continuously-operating glass factory in France *Barware set includes six glasses and six museum-style, silver absinthe spoons *Glasses reproduced with permission from the Musee De Absinthe in France *At the turn of the century, absinthe was the favorite drink of European artists on the Left Bank of Paris *Designed with the reservoir on the bottom to be used with the silver spoon holding the sugar as water was poured over the sugar cube to melt it into the absinthe
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Absinthe spoons,Absinthe glasses, fountains, drippers and brouillers are all collectively known as Absinthiana and are the accoutrements used in the preparation of Absinthe. The price of such antiques and collectibles are quite substantial because of highly valued original items.
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Types of Absinthe Spoons
Absinthe spoons, cuilleres, were introduced in the 1880s to make Absinthe preparation easier. In the beginning perforated cups over Absinthe glasses had been used. These spoons were pierced or slotted for dripping of sugar and water into the absinthe.
Absinthe spoons or cuilleres come in various forms and are also made out of numerous different kinds of metal including silver, nickel and chrome. There are over 375 varieties of Absinthe spoon according to Marie-Claude Delahaye.
“les feuilles d’Absinthe” are part of the French Pelle which have got Absinthe foliage designs on them. In 1889 the inauguration of the Eiffel Tower was also admired by the famous spoon design featuring the Eiffel Tower.
“les Grilles” or “Les Grillagees” is the second group of Absinthe spoons. “Les cuilleres” is the final group which includes designs having a long handle and a cradle to hold the sugar cube.
Some of the most famous Absinthe spoons are “Les Cuilleres de Poilus”. French soldiers created these Cuillere spoons using the materials like shell casings, aluminum, tin and brass. These spoons were only made at the start of the war because Absinthe was banned in France in 1915. Soldiers designed these spoons according to their drinking cups. These beautiful and unique spoons are now kept as highly collectible antiques.
Absinthe was banned because of the alleged psychedelic and psychoactive effects of thujone, the chemical found in the herb wormwood which is a major ingredient in Absinthe. Absinthe was legalized in many countries in the 1990s after it was claimed of having no harmful effects.
The Absinthe Ritual
There is a ritual to be followed by lovers of the Green Fairy (Absinthe). To make the perfect Absinthe one will require following items
- An Absinthe spoon
- Need of an Absinthe Glass
- Absinthe
- Iced water should be taken
According to some people an Absinthe fountain, brouiller or carafe can be used for the water.
Methods to prepare the Absinthe:-
- The glass should not contain more than 25-50ml of Absinthe.
- After resting Absinthe spoon on the glass place a cube of sugar on it.
- Drop the iced water gradually onto the sugar cube. A person can see the occurrence of louche from the bottom of the glass.
Due to insolubility of the essential oils in water louche is visible. The finished drink should appear milky or cloudy.
Depending on taste the ratio of water and Absinthe should lie between 3:1 and 5:1.
Using Absinthe spoons and other Absinthiana will help you to fully enjoy the Absinthe ritual.
