Absinthe Fountain Set | 2 Spouts | 2x Absinthe Glasses Absinthe Spoons Sugar

Description

This
Absinthe Set
contains the smaller
Absinthe fountain "Petite"
, two
Absinthe glasses
, two
Absinthe spoon
s and a bag
Absinthe sugar cubes
. The Absinthe fountain (French "Absinthe Fontaine") has 2 instead of 4 taps and is slightly smaller in size, which makes it easier to use and stow after use (we also offer larger Absinthe Fountains with 4 taps here on the marketplace, keyword "ALANDIA Absinthe Fountain"). The fountain is easy to clean because the taps can be unscrewed completely. They are made of silver-plated plastic so that the glass is not damaged when the taps are unscrewed or screwed in. The Absinthe set also contains two classic
"Pontarlier" Absinthe glasses
. They are
handmade
(not machine pressed glass), have a beautiful cut and a reservoir integrated in the foot (1.3 oz) to measure the correct amount of Absinthe. The glasses are an authentic reproduction of 19th century antique originals. Despite their filigree design, they are robust and can be washed in the dishwasher.
Quality Note:
The ALANDIA Absinthe fountains are made in Europe by a glassblower manufactory with a long tradition. They are distinguished from visually similar fountains by their
precise manufacturing without craftsmanship defects
(there are no crooked taps, asymmetries in the glass or too thin glass, which can lead to predetermined breaking points). You will not be dissapointed by its quality.
Besides the glasses the set contains two traditional ALANDIA
Absinthe spoons "Classic"
. The spoons are made of
stainless steel
and are also an authentic reproduction of antique originals. They have a diamond-shaped spoon surface through which the sugar drips together with the water into the Absinthe during the Absinthe ritual (more information about the Absinthe ritual can be found in the paragraph below). The sides of the spoon are slightly bent upwards so that the sugar cube has a stable position on the spoon. The curvature of the handle ensures that the spoon fits snugly on the edge of the Absinthe glass. These small details contribute to the high functionality of the spoons. Each spoon weighs 0.53 oz / 15 grams, i.e. they lie comfortably heavy in the hand. This distinguishes them from one or the other lower quality Absinthe spoon made of aluminium or sheet metal. As they are made of dishwasher-safe stainless steel, a long service life (and beautiful appearance) is also set.
The Absinthe fountain set is completed by a large
bag of Absinthe sugar cubes
. The cubes are somewhat smaller than conventional sugar cubes and have a lower press density. This makes them dissolve better when they get in touch with water. Each set also contains a
drinking instruction card that explains the Absinthe ritual
in detail. All in all this Absinthe accessory set convinces with its premium quality and provides a stylish and traditional Absinthe experience!
Absinthe: Why was it banned?
At the time of the ban, the Green Fairy was considered a drink that made people go crazy and violent. A spectacular murder case in 1905 was decisive: Mr. Jean Lanfray, a Swiss farmer with an obvious alcohol problem, murdered his wife and children while intoxicated. Appalled by the brutality of the act, a trigger was quickly found: The devilish schnapps absinthe, for in addition to several glasses of wine and cognac, the farmer had drunk a glass of the high-proof spirit. The prohibitionists had found what they were looking for, and now they had a media-effective event that justified their interests in banning the drink. In their opinion, absinthe was poisonous, causes hallucinations and leads to a decline of morals and social order. The only help is a ban!
The murder case was a decisive point for the prohibition of absinthe, as it intensified the discussions about the drink, its ingredients and its effects. At first glance, the story seemed to show clearly what absinthe can do diabolical things. However, the farmer had already drunk a lot of (other) alcohol that evening before he finally added two glasses of absinthe. This fact, however, was concealed because the drink was already considered poisonous by many parts of society. The Green Fairy had to be used more and more as a scapegoat for all social problems. Last but not least, the wine industry advocated a ban, because absinthe producers were new competitors on the market, which could be easily removed by banning the drink.
So the question whether absinthe is poisonous or not has always been asked. Fact is, real absinthe is made from wormwood and wormwood contains the active ingredient thujone. Thujone can actually be poisonous. Nevertheless, thujone is only harmful to health in very high doses. Absinthe does not contain so much thujone that we have to worry about our health. This means that absinthe is not poisonous and has therefore been legalized again. It is important to mention here that absinthe did not contain thujone anymore in the past. Historical absinthes were analyzed and the amount of thujone was below the legal amount of today: 35 mg/liter.
Absinthe: How to drink it
First fill the absinthe glass with 0.7 oz (20 ml) of absinthe and then fill the absinthe spoon with one or two sugar cubes. Then pour cold water from an absinthe carafe (or absinthe fountain) over the sugar. Now the Absinthe starts to cloud over, the "Louche" starts. The Absinthe is ready when Absinthe and water are completely mixed. We recommend a mixing ratio of one part Absinthe to three parts water. In the times of the Belle Époque people used to meet at the so-called "Heure Verte", the green hour to drink their glass of Absinthe.
The Absinthe Fountain Set comes with a free drinking instruction card
.