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What is Absinthe?

Absinthe is a liquor made with wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). Absinthe 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. These days, the Pernod brand continues to be sold but without any thujone in it, the chemical that gives Absinthe its special effects

What is the active ingredient in Absinthe?

One of the constituents of wormwood, thujone is considered the culprit of Absinthe's "added effect". Naturally occurring in many plants and flowers, thujone is found in large amounts in wormwood. A-thujone 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. We highly recommend that you do not purchase any of these homemade absinthe kits.

How do you serve Absinthe?

There are two popular methods for serving Absinthe, both require the use of an Absinthe spoon. This 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 a shot of Absinthe into a glass, place spoon over the top and place sugar cube on spoon

Slowly pour cold 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 when drinking.

Method Two: Flame method

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

Light Absinthe laced 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 Absinthe and drink.

Is Absinthe legal?

It really depends where you are. Currently, absinthe containing thujone for human consumption is illegal in some countries including Switzerland. In the United States, Absinthe is not a controlled substance but its sale in bars and liquor stores is banned. Absinthe is still however legal to purchase and possess in the United States. In most of the European Union, absinthe may be sold as long as it stays at 10 mg 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, its high alcoholic content can be. As always, practice moderation when enjoying Absinthe.

Do you charge my card when I order, or when you ship?

When you order, your card is verified to be working and to have enough credit available for your purchase, but is not charged. An authorization is requested from the card and the amount of your order of Absinthe is held for us to remove when we ship your Absinthe out.

Is your site secure for credit cards?

We go to great efforts to ensure our site, and your information is secure. In addition to using 128 bit encryption to communicate with the bank, all customer contact information is stored in an encrypted database that no unauthorized person can read. For security reasons, once a card has been charged, the credit card information is no longer kept.

It doesn't accept my credit card, how can I order?

There are a variety of reasons why your credit card would not be accepted including a billing information mismatch, insufficient funds or a hold placed on your card. We would suggest that you verify that sufficient funds are in your card for your order and that the billing information is exactly as per your invoice. If you still have difficulty, call or e-mail us and we will be happy to put your order through

I don't have a credit card, how do I order Absinthe?

Many of our customers choose to pay by money order or bank draft. These can easily be obtained from your local bank or post office. Once we receive your money order or bank draft, processing of your Absinthe order is begun and your order would ship out soon afterwards

I sent a money order, how will I know you received it?

When sending a money order or bank draft to us, we always suggest you either send it priority courier or by registered mail. In this way you are able to know that we received it and are able to track it if lost.

If I pay by money order, how will I know how much to pay for shipping?

Very simple. We charge a flat rate of US$25 for all retail orders. That means, no matter how many bottles of Absinthe you purchase, you will only be charged US$25 for shipping total.

How is my Absinthe shipped?

All orders are packaged in plain brown boxes and shipped via Registered International Post.

How long does it take you to ship?

It normally takes between 2-7 business days to process an order. Shipping time takes between 1-3 weeks depending on your location from our shipping facility in the Czech Republic

Does shipping cost extra?

Shipping is additional to the price of our items and is highly reasonable at US$25. As shipping is a cost that every online business incurs, it is something that must be charged in one way or another. Rather than increasing the price of our products 2 or 3 times, and giving the illusion of free shipping, we offer our products and shipping at the lowest price on the market.

If I order multiple products, is the shipping extra?

None at all. We commit to a US$25 flat shipping rate for all retail orders no matter how many bottles of absinthe or cannabis vodka you order.

How long does it take to receive an order?

The average shipment time is 2 weeks for an order to arrive at a customer's shipping address. Our products are shipped directly from our brewery in the Czech Republic. If you have a more specific question on shipping information please contact one of our support representatives via email at support@absinthe.bz

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