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You've found the Internets #1 Source for Premium Absinthe Glasses and glassware. We'll show you how to shop for glasses and accessories and best of all you'll learn how to find the best price. Let's start by looking look at how absinthe is prepared....

Absinthe Preparation

To prepare absinthe, you will need an Absinthe Glass, an Absinthe Spoon, pure water and sugar. You can use a carafe for adding water if no absinthe fountain is available. Your spoon is placed on top of your absinthe glass and the sugar cube atop the spoon. Water is then slowly added to the glass allowing the Absinthe to form the swirling, opalescent trails known as the louche. With the many different styles of absinthe glasses available today such as the bubble reservoir, standard reservoir and dose line it can be difficult to decide which class is best for you. So let's take a look at the various types of absinthe glasses and their significance.

Different Glass Styles

Absinthe glasses are as important to the absinthe ritual as any piece of absinthiana. Unlike let's say wine glasses, those designed for absinthe have far more variables to consider. You'll be considering size, weight, composition, age and cost.

The size of the glass is mostly personal preference. However, if you're using an absinthe fountain you'll want to make sure you have at least 1/2 to 3/4 inches of clearance between the top of your spoon and the fountain spigot. This will provide enough clearance for the glass, spoon and sugar cube.

The weight and composition of the glass is also a matter of personal preference. Most modern glassware used for absinthe will be either molded or blown glass. Molded glass tends to be heavier and more durable than blown. Molded glass is also generally less expensive and is a great choice for a restaurant or bar environment where they may be handled roughly. Molded glass is also dishwasher safe. Blown glass is usually more delicate, detailed and expensive. Blown glass is usually lighter in weight and thinner than molded glass.

Another option to consider is whether to purchase a modern glass, reproduction or antique glass. Most absinthe glasses available today are modern reproductions of glasses from the late 1700's to the late 1800's. Antique glassware, although extremely beautiful, can be quite expensive. The style of the glass and its rarity will determine its cost. You'll find most antique absinthe glasses start at around $100 and can go up to $1000. Antique glasses are great at reproducing the ambiance of the Belle Époque. But if antique glassware is out of your price range, you may want to consider a modern reproduction. Below are a few styles of antique absinthe glasses and their modern counterparts.

Antique
Reproduction
	Cordon	Egg	Torsade	Pontarlier	Tarragona

Now let's talk about the difference between reservoir, bubble reservoir and dose line glasses. A reservoir absinthe glass (see Pontarlier above) has a small reservoir at its bottom is designed to hold the perfect amount of absinthe for that glass. A bubble reservoir is the same thing where the reservoir is shaped like a ball or globe. The dose line style has an actual line drawn or any etched onto the glass to indicate the amount of absinthe used in that size glass. No matter which style you choose, the reservoir or the dose line are only suggestions as to the amount of absinthe you should use. With this in mind, absinthe is usually mixed in a 1 to 3 or 1 to 4 ratio.

One final note. If you're shopping for any type of antique absinthe accessories, keep in mind there are many unscrupulous sellers of fake absinthiana. Before you buy any absinthe ware that is supposedly antique, please be sure and consult with someone familiar with antique absinthiana to avoid any disappointments.