Now it is time for you to buy your very first Absinthe Spoon and you are wondering what you should consider. There are so many styles to choose from it may be difficult, if not impossible, to make an educated decision before you buy.  Here, we help you discover which of the many styles will best suit you. You'll discover the importance of the various styles, finishes and lengths allowing you to better understand this essential piece of absinthe ware. Please explore our site and we at Buy Absinthe Spoons hope you find our information helpful.


Spoons For Absinthe

Spoons used in the Preparation of Absinthe are a unique and special design. They have a slotted or perforated head to allow water to flow through them. It will often have a raised rim on the top to better hold the sugar cube in place while water is added. To use the spoon properly, it is placed on top of your absinthe glass and a sugar cube is placed on top of the spoon. Water is then dripped over the sugar through the absinthe spoon melting the cube. As you slowly add water to your drink, you will notice the forming of the Louche. The louche is the milky, opaque color the absinthe takes on as the herbal oils and flavors begin to precipitate out of the highly concentrated alcohol.

The Cuillere design shown below is designed to have its middle placed over your glass. This portion of the spoon is concave shaped to hold your sugar cube. The Short Etoille style below has ridges on the head to hold your sugar cube in place as water is added and also has an indented area on the handle to more easily rest on the rim of your absinthe glass. As you become accustomed to drinking absinthe, you will find these features helpful.

Spoons are available in short, medium and long. The long style absinthe spoons are the most versatile as you can use a long one for a short glass but you cannot use short spoons on a tall glass. As your Absinthe accessory collection grows, it is a good idea to have a few of each size. Below are two examples for you to compare. A long Cuillere spoon 7.5 inch (left) and a standard length Etoille spoon 6.75 inch (right)




Different Finishes For Absinthe Spoons

There are many finishes available for your absinthe spoon. We will discuss chrome, stainless steel, gold and silver.

Chrome or Stainless are probably the best finishes for every day use. These finishes are very durable and are usually dishwasher safe. They will withstand a lifetime of cleanings and still have a like new appearance.

Gold and Silver plated absinthe spoons are very beautiful but require additional care to maintain their premium finish. Premium finish absinthe spoons should not be put in the dishwasher. They should be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Abrasive polish should be avoided as it may scratch the premium plating. You should clean your premium absinthe spoon with "Tarn-X" brand Cleaner as it has no abrasive properties. If a premium plated spoon has become stained and you must use an abrasive cleaner, use the "Tarn-X" brand Silver Glaze. It has very mild abrasives and will also leave a protective finish on the absinthe spoon.

It is best to reserve your gold or silver plated piece for those special absinthe occasions and never use it for the "Flaming Method". You should also note that as the spoon design becomes more intricate and finish become more desirable, the price can increase dramatically. Below are a few special gold plated absinthe spoons.


Be they simple in form and design or wildly, wonderfully ornate there's no denying the Absinthe spoon is perhaps that one indispensable accouterments as prized as a Fine Absinthe itself, well, almost. Just as there are many styles of absinthe spoons, there are many names for them. Here are a few of the more popular and well known absinthe styles to look for. All of them are available in different sizes and finishes. To see more pictures, click on the name of the absinthe spoon:

Croix Absinthe Spoon
Cuillere
Eiffel
Epoque
Etoiles
Feuille
Fleche
Guy Wormwood
Leaf
Losange
Ouvragees
Paris
Trefles
1889 Absinthe