Lacroix Glass Carafe
- Description
- DETAILS
- CARE
This elegantly crafted carafe draws inspiration from traditional designs found in European bars and bistros dating back to the 19th and early 20th centuries. Carafes were typically placed on bistro tables and were frequently used by customers to prepare their own drinks, especially when making absinthe. In addition to being a vessel for holding water, these carafes were also commonly used for promotional and marketing purposes, particularly by alcohol manufacturers. Adding water to an absinthe using a carafe was the most popular method of preparing traditional French/Swiss absinthe during the Belle Époque period. The correct technique involved slowly pouring or dripping water onto a sugar cube until it was completely dissolved, and then allowing it to fall into the glass of absinthe.
The carafes can be used to hold a wide variety of liquids.
- Measures approximately 9.25" (23.3 cm) tall.
- Base measures approximately 4.375" (11.1 cm) in diameter.
- Holds approximately 25 fl oz (.73 L).
- Mouth-blown, clear glass.
- Handmade.
Boxes are multilingual, featuring English on one side and French on the other.
- Handwash only. Do not put in the dishwasher.
After washing, turn the carafe upside down and place on top of a dishcloth to allow the carafe to dry.
