La Belle Orléans Absinthe Fountain with 2 Spouts, Complete Set
- Description
- DETAILS
- DIRECTIONS FOR USE
- CARE
Our absinthe sets showcase some of our most popular items at heavily discounted prices. The set includes everything shown, including all the items needed to properly prepare a traditional French/Swiss absinthe as it was made over a hundred years ago.
This set includes :
- La Belle Orléans Absinthe Fountain with 2 Spouts—This fountain is a reproduction based on a late 19th-century Belle Époque absinthe fountain. It's final and is removable to add water and ice to the glass globe, which includes a water filter. The glass globe is mouth-blown, and the fountain is entirely handmade. Each spout can be turned to add the smallest drops of water to a gentle stream.
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Absinthe Glasses - Please choose your set from the drop-down menu above.
Available choices:
- Choice #1 - Coupe Absinthe Glasses (set of 2). Machine-made. Commercial dishwasher safe. (Default)
- Choice #2 - Réservoir Absinthe Glasses (set of 2). Machine-made. Commercial dishwasher safe.
- Choice #1 - Coupe Absinthe Glasses (set of 2). Machine-made. Commercial dishwasher safe. (Default)
- Absinthe Spoons - This set includes 2 of our most popular absinthe spoons. Stainless steel.
Includes one of each of the following:
- Wormwood Absinthe Spoon
- Toulouse Lautrec Absinthe Spoon
- Porcelain Bistro Saucers (coasters) - Each saucer features hand-painted accents/lines.
Includes one of each of the following:
- 75 Cts, Red/Silver, with Lines
- 3f Blue/Silver, with Lines
- Wrapped Sugar Cubes - 40 sugar cubes (20 packets) of European-made sugar.
- A brief history of absinthe, FAQs, and step-by-step instructions on preparing a traditional French/Swiss absinthe.
FOUNTAIN
- Instructions, history of absinthe, and FAQs are included.
- Accommodates 1 to 2 glasses.
- Measures 19.25" 48.9 cm) tall (with lid).
- Allows approximately 9.125" (23 cm) under spouts for glasses.
- Metallic plating over brass.
- Mouth-blown, clear glass bowl.
- Glass bowl holds approx. 6.5 cups (1.5 liters) of water.
- Simple assembly is required.
- Imported.
COUPE GLASSES
- Includes two (2) glasses per box.
- Machine molded glass.
- Measures 3.375" (8.6 cm) in diameter x 5.25" (14.6 cm) in height.
- Glass holds 8 fl oz (23.6 cl).
- Reservoir holds approximately .8 fl oz (25 ml).
- Commercial dishwasher safe.
- Imported.
TORSADE GLASSES
- Includes two (2) glasses inside brown box. Gift box not included.
- Mouth-blown glass.
- Measures 6.75" tall (17.1 cm) x 3" (7.6 cm) in diameter.
- Glass holds approximately 10 fl oz (29.5 cl).
- Reservoir holds approximately 1.7 fl oz (50 ml).
- Imported.
SUGAR
- Includes Gift Box containing 20 wrapped sugar packets (40 cubes).
- Each packet contains 2 cubes.
- Packets measure 1.25" long x 5/8" wide x 3/8" high.
- White, medium fine beet sugar.
- White text on green wrapper.
- Imported from Europe.
Upon receiving your fountain, we suggest washing it with warm or room-temperature water and a mild liquid soap. Do not use hot water. Do not put in the dishwasher.
Proper use consists of: pouring an amount of absinthe (typically an ounce) into an absinthe glass, laying an absinthe spoon on top of the glass, and placing a sugar cube atop the spoon. The fountain lid is removed, fresh room-temperature water is added to the glass bowl, and ice is added. It is advisable to first add room-temperature water to the fountain before adding ice. Adding ice first could cause a thermal shock, which can crack the glass. The temperature change of the water must be gradual. The spigot is slightly turned, and the cold water is slowly poured or dripped from the fountain's spigot onto the sugar. The water dilutes the sugar, and the cold, sugary water drips from the spoon into the glass of absinthe, releasing oils and perfuming the air with fennel, grand wormwood, and anise. The combination also turns milky white as the water mixes with the anise in the absinthe. Refresh water before each use.
Fountains will accommodate more than one person at a time, depending on the model. The drink ratio varies from 1 part absinthe to 3 to 5 parts water, depending on one's preference.
After use, allowing the glass globe to adjust to room temperature is recommended before washing. If you intend to use the fountain solely with water, run lukewarm or room-temperature water through the spouts, then allow the water to empty from the spouts and glass globe. Never use very hot water, as it could shock the glass. Open all spouts, turn the fountain upside down, and place it on top of a kitchen towel to allow it to dry completely.
California Prop 65 compliant when properly used.
Once you receive your fountain, we suggest washing it with room temperature water.
After use, allowing the glass globe to adjust to room temperature is recommended before washing. If you intend to use the fountain solely with water, run lukewarm or room-temperature water through the spouts, then allow the water to empty from the spouts and glass globe. Open all spouts, turn the fountain upside down, and place it on top of a kitchen towel to allow it to dry completely.
