Saturday, March 30, 2013

Absinthe: Dancing with the Green Fairy at Dark Roasted Blend


Check out the latest article at Dark Roasted Blend, entitled Dancing with the Green Fairy, which explores the Bohemian realm of Absinthiana, the trappings and accessories associated with the drinking of absinthe. 

The anise-flavoured spirit is made from the flowers and leaves of wormwood, green anise, sweet fennel and other herbs. Absinthe has a natural green colour and was referred to as the Green Fairy, although it can also be colourless. Absinthe has a high alcohol level and is normally diluted with water for drinking. It’s also very bitter and was often poured into a glass of water over sugar on a perforated spoon. 

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