Bonnecaze French Bistro Glass Loupe Water Carafe, in Blue/White/Red
- DESCRIPTION
- DETAILS
- CARE
This Bonnecaze Loupe Carafe is a color version of our most popular carafe. It is referred to as a "loupe" (French for magnifying glass) carafe because once water is added, the water magnifies the text on the dome and draws your eyes to the text. This was a form of advertisement in 19th-century and early 20th-century France. The text colors used on the dome are blue, white, and red—the national French colors. The carafe is a functional and eye-catching addition to any bar or table setting.
Slowly pouring water from a carafe was the most common method of adding water to absinthe during the Belle Époque. Almost all absinthe was prepared using a carafe, and only higher-end bars and restaurants had absinthe fountains.
The proper method for using a carafe to make an absinthe is to slowly pour or drip water onto sugar cubes until they have dissolved and fallen into the absinthe glass as sugar water. Since absinthe is made to taste, the amount of water (and sugar) is at the discretion of the preparer.
DETAILS
- 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.
CARE
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.
