Green Fairy Tales

Episode 4: Absinthe's Heyday


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Step into absinthe’s golden age with host Absinthia in Episode 4 of Green Fairy Tales! Discover how the Green Fairy became the centerpiece of Parisian café culture during the Belle Époque. Explore the rituals of l’heure verte (the Green Hour), the art of the French Drip, and the role of sugar as a status symbol. Learn about absinthe’s influence on artists, writers, and the social norms of the time. From the streets of Paris to the bars of New Orleans, this episode uncovers how absinthe became a global cultural icon. Cheers to the Green Fairy!

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Green Fairy TalesBy Absinthia Vermut and Athea Merredyth