E. Lucas Loop Water Carafe
- DESCRIPTION
- DETAILS
- CARE
This handcrafted water carafe is inspired by vintage pieces from French cafés and restaurants in the late 19th century. When filled, the water intensifies and enlarges the text on the dome. This area at the bottom of the carafe is called the loop or loupe in French, meaning magnifying glass. This magnification served as a clever marketing tactic, capturing customers' attention.
E. LUCAS is a fictitious vineyard and distillery located in Orion, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in southwest France. It is named after Théophile Eugène LUCAS, the great-grandfather of the owner of Bonnecaze.
Water carafes were commonly seen on bistro tables during the Belle Époque and were used to prepare traditional French/Swiss absinthe. Properly using a carafe to make absinthe involves slowly dripping water onto sugar cubes until they completely dissolve and fall into the absinthe as sugar water. The amount of water and sugar added is up to the preparer, as absinthe is made according to personal taste.
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.
