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As a welcome gift, Illy is providing with a cup set shown here in this post.  The gift is yours to keep and no further obligation is required.  The benefits of being a member is not only that your coffee tastebuds will be satisfied, you will also enjoy the following benefits:

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• Recipes and preparation tips
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absinthe!

You heard of it, heard stories about it-  but most of us have never taken a sip of the mysterious green fluid called absinthe.  Below we are providing a link to purchase absinthe online!  I will be ordering a bottle and will leave a review.  If anyone has tried absinthe, please leave a review to let us absinthe virgins know if it is worth it.  Thank you.

What is absinthe?

Absinthe is a liquor made with wormwood(Artemisia absinthium). It is a deep green drink with a very bitter taste. Absinthe was very popular with 19th century intellectuals, poets and artists like Oscar Wilde and Vincent Van Gogh. Besides having a very high alcohol content (120 to 160 proof), absinthe was also said to induce a dreamlike state, enhance creativity and facilitate artistic expression. 

What is the history of absinthe?

Absinthe in some form or another has been used for centuries. Ancient texts mention an early sort of absinthe, wine soaked wormwood as a vermipurge. In the middle ages, it took on many uses, including superstitious claims that absinthe warded off the plague. Modern absinthe’s commercial origins date back to 1797, when Major Henri Dubied began marketing a bottled absinthe in France which eventually came to be known as today’s familiar Pernod recipe. Originally a medicine, Pernod’s absinthe began growing in popularity with the artists, writers and intellectuals of the day, attributing some of their finest works to absinthe’s creativity-enhancing effect. However, by 1905 a strong anti-absinthe movement emerged, convinced of the danger absinthe provided through a few well-publicized incidents of violence and atrocities committed by absinthe imbibers. By 1908, Switzerland was the first to ban it, by 1923, nearly every country worldwide had an absinthe ban in place. 

What is the active ingredient in absinthe?

One of the consituents of wormwood, thujone is considered the culprit of absinthe’s “added effect”. Naturally occouring in many plants and flowers, thujone is found in large amounts in wormwood. A-thjone has a structure very similar to THC (tetrahyrdacannaboid). This similarity has lead some to believe that the two substances work similarly upon the brain. New research indicates, however that thujone blocks GABA-A receptors in the brain which inhibit the firing of brain cells, once these receptors are blocked, the brain is free to fire at will. This is why despite the very high alcohol content, absinthe drinkers report being clear headed, even after consuming amounts of alcohol that would usually put them into a stupor. The bulk, however of absinthe’s effects is caused by the very high alcohol content. 

What about those websites promoting “homemade absinthe kits?”

Do-it-yourself absinthe kits are gaining popularity, being sold on websites and on ebay. Many of these revolve around the use of essential oil of wormwood or harsh solvents. These are not absinthe. These are poison. Besides being a rather unpleasant, pale impersonation of real absinthe, drinking essential oils is not a great way to get “high”, but an excellent excuse to visit the emergency room. Pure essential oil of wormwood can cause renal failure and death, due to the excessive amounts of thujone, and neurotoxins found in it.

How do you serve absinthe?

There are two popular methods to doing this, both require the use of an absinthe spoon, which is a large spoon with open slots in it, allowing liquid to pass through. In a pinch, a large fork can work as well.

Method One: Louching

Pour shot of absinthe into glass, place spoon over top and place sugar cube on spoon

Pour cold slowly water over sugar cube, when the water hits the absinthe, it releases oils that turn the drink a milky white.

Be sure to be sitting down..and drink!

Method Two: Flame method

Take a reasonably sized spoonfull of sugar, or sugar cube and briefly dunk it in your glass of absinthe.

Light absinthe/sugar on fire and hold over glass, the burning alcohol will melt the sugar into the glass.

When the fire gets low, stir the remaining sugar into the glass and drink

 Is absinthe legal?

It really depends where you are. Currently, absinthe containing thujone for human consumption is illegal in some countries, namely Switzerland. In the United States, absinthe is not a controlled substance, but it’s sale in bars and liqour stores is banned. It is however legal to posess in the United States. In most of Europe, absinthe may be sold as long as it remains under a certain amount of thujone. In Canada, absinthe is completely legal, and on sale in some liquor stores. 

Is absinthe safe?

The thujone content of all commercial absinthes is low enough to cause no harm to the human body. Homemade absinthe, however can be potentially fatal. Be aware that although the thujone content of absinthe may not be harmful, it’s high alcoholic content can be. As always, practice moderation when enjoying absinthe.

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Tour de France Wine Gift Pack - Wine Collection Gift

Give this wine pack a try-  Many of us are lovers of wine and this would be a perfect gift for those who enjoy trying out the different wines.  This gift set not only provides the wine but an experience of the different regions that are known for their wines.  Maybe it might motivate someone to visit the place in person after trying the wines in the gift set.  This wine set is really popular and have pleased many.  Give it a try and give us your review and recommendation.

Tour de France Wine Gift Pack - Wine Collection Gift
Take a tour of France’s three most famous wine regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Rhone. Each wine is chosen to display the unique characteristics of the region it represents. Travel to Bordeaux with the bold Chateau Les Graves de Barrau, made by Dominique Hebrard of the Cheval Blanc family. Experience Bouchard’s silky Burgundy from the birthplace of Pinot Noir. Explore the Cotes-du-Rhone with a spicy Grenache and Syrah blend from Louis Bernard. Passport not required. Includes: Chateau Les Graves de Barrau The estate has been well-known for several centuries. This wine is medium-bodied with dark berry flavors, well-balanced tannins and a long, smooth finish. Bouchard Bourgogne Pinot Noir This wine exemplifies Bouchard’s mission: Always search for perfection in quality, authenticity in style and prestige in the name. A plump wine with a lot of fruit and a delicate note of wood, harmonious and well balanced. Louis Bernard Cotes-du-Rhone Ample and fruity with a gentle hint of oak. This wine is an excellent match for barbeque. Please note that due to the popularity of this product, we reserve the right to substitute like wines and vintages.

Tour de France Wine Gift Pack - Wine Collection Gift

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