Absinthe Fountain Sets - Choosing Between Metal Or Glass Absinthe Dripper/Fountain
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*Problems With Metal Absinthe Fountains
Problems associated with metal absinthe fountains include poor quality nickel plating, warped or unlevel glass on the fountain bowls, leaking spigots or bowls. When purchasing a metal fountain, inspect it completely when it arrives. Also verify with the seller they will pay for return shipping should you receive a poor quality product. Popular Absinthe Fountains
Absinthe Fountain Sets are the best way to purchase everything you need for an extraordinary absinthe party at one low price. Complete sets include the fountain, glasses, spoons, sugar cubes and instructions for properly preparing your absinthe. Discounted absinthe fountain packages are the best way to get a beautiful set in one easy step. Most vendors offer many choices of spoon and glass styles to compliment your fountain.
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The 4 Spout Rozier Absinthe Fountain Set is the Green Fairies absolute favorite. Beautifully made from crystal, borosilicate glass, it is mouth-blown with a most unique serrated base and decorative top. Truly stunning.
The complete absinthe fountain set includes 4 glasses, 4 absinthe spoons, sugar bowl, sugar cubes and illustrated instructions for preparing your absinthe. Imported From Germany. 18 in. tall with top, 8 in. table to spouts, holds 1200 ml |
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Custom Etched Mouth-blown crystal Absinthe fountain (Not the less expensive alternative Soda-Lime Glass) is resistant to both temperature and breakage and is very light weight.
Etching reads "PONTARLIER EXTRAIT ABSINTHE". Ships from inside USA - no problems with Customs, shipping damage, returns, exchanges etc. Imported from Germany. 19 in. tall with top, 8.5 in. table to spouts, holds 1.5 litre. Includes 4 absinthe glasses, 4 spoons, sugar bowl, sugar cubes and illustrated instructions for preparing your absinthe. |
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The Bistro 4 spout Absinthe Fountain set is a replica of those used during the Belle Epoque. All metal pieces are hand cast, turned and molded lending it a beautifully antique look. Thick glass bowl is mouth blown with intricately cut design. 21" tall, 9 inches spouts to table. Bowl holds 2.1 liters.
Set includes 4 glasses, 4 absinthe spoons, sugar bowl, sugar cubes and instructions for preparing your absinthe. |
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The beautiful "Pernod "etched, 4 faucet Rozier Absinthe fountain is mouth-blown crystal with a unique design. Extended spouts allow use of many glass styles. Imported from Germany. 17 in. tall with top, 8 in. table to spouts, holds 1200 ml.
Set includes 4 glasses, 4 absinthe spoons, sugar bowl, sugar cubes and instructions for preparing your absinthe. |
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The Lady 4 Spout Absinthe Fountain Set relives the grand style of the Belle Epoque. Completely hand crafted, it is truly keepsake quality. All metal construction. Removable, padded cushion in base protects furniture. Includes 4 glasses, 4 spoons, sugar bowl, sugar cubes and illustrated instructions for preparing your absinthe. 24" tall, 12 inches spouts to table. Bowl holds 2.1 liters.
Enjoy the Green Fairy with the mouth blown, Deluxe 4 Spout Crystal Absinthe Fountain Set. Includes a gorgeous 4 faucet, mouth-blown Absinthe fountain made from crystal, borosilicate glass. Base and top have a unique serrated design. Imported from Germany. 19 in. tall with top, 8.5 in. table to spouts, holds 1.5 litre.
Includes 4 absinthe glasses, 4 spoons, sugar bowl, sugar cubes and illustrated instructions for preparing your absinthe. |
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What To Know Before Buying An Absinthe Fountain Set
To start, always avoid Amazon and Ebay. They are notorious for selling poor quality absinthe fountains. These sellers purchase what is known as "B Stock" products from manufacturers and sell them as new. B stock is product nobody wants due to defects and lack of quality control. If you do buy from Amazon or Ebay, inspect your metal fountain for unlevel glass bowls and peeling nickel plate. Inspect your glass fountains for unsymmetrical spigot placement and hazy, wavy or thin glass. Be on the look out for glass fountains labeled as "Borosilicate" glass as they are almost always standard soda-lime glass. Remember, you get what you pay for.
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"Avoid disappointment. Never shop Amazon or Ebay! They are well known in the absinthe community for low quality knock-offs" |
There are many different styles of absinthe fountains. They come in all glass and metal and glass styles. What most people aren't aware of is that they also come in different levels of quality. For example, you can buy an all glass fountain starting around $60 and going up to $200. So what's the difference? |
All Glass Absinthe Fountains
With all glass fountains the most important difference you'll see is the quality of glass used in manufacturing. Less expensive fountains are made with soda lime glass. Soda lime glass is very strong and is used for drinking glasses and household items. Problems arise when soda lime is used to make larger pieces as it becomes brittle and is easily broken.
Borosilicate glass is a crystal used for scientific and laboratory type glassware. It is extremely strong with a high resistance to temperature and impact. Be sure to purchase a fountain made from genuine borosilicate crystal for the best quality.
Borosilicate glass is a crystal used for scientific and laboratory type glassware. It is extremely strong with a high resistance to temperature and impact. Be sure to purchase a fountain made from genuine borosilicate crystal for the best quality.
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"Borosilicate crystal is by far the best type of glass for an absinthe fountain. It is lightweight & strong with crystal's brightness and clarity." |
There is nothing wrong with fountains made of soda lime glass. Just remember to exercise extreme caution as one bump on the sink while filling will be the end of your fountain. Note: Unscrupulous sellers on ebay and Amazon are claiming their fountains are made from borosilicate glass. If the price of a glass fountain seems like too good a deal, it probably is.
Metal And Glass Fountains
Metal absinthe fountains are no longer an option due to quality issues (see top of page), older metal absinthe fountains are still available. USE CAUTION IF PURCHASING A NEW METAL FOUNTAIN.
With metal and glass fountains the major differences are design quality, detail and thickness of the metal. The fountain bowl on metal and glass fountains is usually soda lime glass. Because the glass bowl is shorter and has both a top and bottom metal rim to strengthen it, soda lime glass in this case is not a problem.
With lower quality fountains, one of the first things you'll notice is the difference in weight. Less expensive fountains are generally 3 to 5 pounds lighter than the higher quality models. A high quality, four spout metal and glass fountain will generally weigh from 10 to 12 pounds. You'll also notice on the quality fountains that the plating is thicker. Also See Metal Absinthe Fountain Quality Issues
With metal and glass fountains the major differences are design quality, detail and thickness of the metal. The fountain bowl on metal and glass fountains is usually soda lime glass. Because the glass bowl is shorter and has both a top and bottom metal rim to strengthen it, soda lime glass in this case is not a problem.
With lower quality fountains, one of the first things you'll notice is the difference in weight. Less expensive fountains are generally 3 to 5 pounds lighter than the higher quality models. A high quality, four spout metal and glass fountain will generally weigh from 10 to 12 pounds. You'll also notice on the quality fountains that the plating is thicker. Also See Metal Absinthe Fountain Quality Issues
Metal & Glass vs All Glass Absinthe Fountains
All Glass Absinthe Fountains are much lighter and more portable than the metal and glass style. They come in a number of spout styles (1, 2, 4 and 6 spout) and require very little to no maintenance. They are also less expensive than the Metal & Glass Style. Some people are afraid to buy an all glass absinthe fountain fearing it will be easily broken. This is not true of glass fountains made correctly and of the proper glass. Look for an absinthe fountain that is made of borosilicate glass......Read More
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