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 from which sugar and water drip into the absinthe.

Absinthe spoons, or cuilleres, come in many different shapes and sizes and are also made out of many different kinds of metal including silver, nickel and chrome. There are over 375 varieties of Absinthe spoon according to Marie-Claude Delahaye.
The French Pelle is the most common type of spoon shaped like a trowel which includes the pretty “les feuilles d’Absinthe”. The opening of the Eiffel Tower was memorialized by the famous spoon design featuring the Eiffel Tower.
“les Grilles” or “Les Grillagees” means lattice which is the second group of Absinthe spoons. One can also buy “Les cuilleres” having a long handle and a cradle to hold the cube of sugar.

“Les Cuilleres de Poilus” is considered as one of the most popular Absinthe spoons. French soldiers from the Great War fashioned these Cuillere spoons from the materials that were easily available to them. These spoons were only made at the start of the war because Absinthe was banned in France in 1915. To fit them in their own drinking cups soldiers designed these spoons. 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. After being proved of having no more harmful than any other strong liquors Absinthe was legalized in various countries.

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
– Benefits of an Absinthe spoon
– Importance of an Absinthe Glass
– Absinthe
– Iced water is necessary
An Absinthe fountain, brouiller or carafe can be used for the water according to a few people.
How to prepare the Absinthe
– A person should pour approximately 25-50ml of Absinthe into his glass.
– Rest your Absinthe spoon (cuillere) on the glass and place a cube of sugar on it.
– One should pour the iced water slowly on the sugar cube. One can see the louche appearing from the bottom of the glass.
Due to insolubility of the essential oils in water louche is visible. The appearance of finished drink should be milky or cloudy.

The ratio of water and Absinthe should be either 3:1 or 5:1 depending on taste.

Use of Absinthe spoons and other Absinthiana helps a person to enjoy the Absinthe ritual.