Miracle Fruit is a completely safe and natural berry originally from West Africa. They contain a unique protein that binds to your taste buds for about 40-60 minutes. During that time, sour and bitter tastes sweet! The act, called Flavor Tripping, is a fun and unique experience that we guarantee will leave lasting memories.

Each pack comes with 10 Miracle Fruit tablets. For Flavor Tripping parties hosted by Nature’s Wash, check out our Events page.

Other experiences strike you so profoundly, yet fade into history with the march of time. But sometimes, in an off state of mind, one will come rushing back. It’s about 2am now, and I really should be going to bed. We have that launch party at the end of the week that I need to put a lot of work into. (If you are reading this before, then I offer my sincerest invitation: www.natureswash.com/launch. It will be spectacular. If you are reading this after Feb 20, 2010…wasn’t that just the most spectacular party?)

But because I am so tired, and sleep deprived, and full of honey roasted almonds (that’s how the farmer’s market memory came back, I suppose), my mind has been throwing random thoughts and memories at me. And one has been sticking.

It was about two or three years ago when I met him. Don’t even remember his name. We only met briefly for an afternoon. An artist, of Japanese descent. He worked for a company that I was trying to bring on as a client.

And he drank green tea.

Out of a wooden cup.

We were supposed to spend about an hour together since he was the creative director for the company’s ad copies and I was managing online marketing campaigns. But we mostly talked about tea. And cups.

Here’s the thing, though: it was his only cup.

Don’t get me wrong, it was an extremely nice cup. An antique, I believe. But it was his only cup. Now, he had a few at home, he said. For when he entertained guests or wanted wine or a cocktail.

But for practically every single other need, he used this one beautiful wooden cup. A quick swish of water between drinks and one wash at the end of the day.

Why this struck me at the time (besides the fact that I thought it was a fantastic idea and am now, after remembering this at 2am on February 15 2010, going to try and do the same thing) was that it highlighted one of the most poignant facts about the reality of environmentalism: simplicity and efficiency.

All the solar cells and wind turbines in the world could not begin to even approach the impact that we would see if every single citizen in the developed world reduced his consumption of energy by reasonable degrees…If he drove just a fewer miles a week, replaced a tenth of his meat consumption with other foods, or bought just a few less gadgets and doodads every month.

The commitment to make just one tiny change every so often, when compounded across an extended period of time, can accumulate to make a significant difference in our lifestyle, our outlook, and our footprint. Forget the big New Year’s resolutions. Make small but meaningful weekly/monthly resolutions.

Starting this week, I will spend 30 minutes less each day in front of the laptop/TV/Playstation and replace it with more time playing or walking with my dog.

And starting next week, I will find myself a nice cup with long-term potential and drink my tea out of it.

For those who have yet to try or hear these, flavor-tripping is the consumption of Miracle Fruit, those relatively unimpressive little red berries pictured here.

They are eaten for one reason alone: for about 45 minutes afterward, bitter and sour foods turn sweet! You’ll never believe how delicious a lemon or some Guinness can be until you’ve tried it during a flavor tripping party.

Miracle Fruit is a completely safe to consume berry, native to West Africa but now used worldwide for it’s interesting effect.

So join us for a unique culinary experience we guarantee you won’t soon forget!

What: Some nibbles and wine beforehand, Miracle Fruit, a spread of flavor tripping foods (lemons, limes, salt & vinegar chips, goat cheese, Tabasco sauce, etc.) at 7:30pm, as well as some red wine vinegar and some Guinness.

When: 7pm, Wednesday February 3rd

Where: Cork n Company, 308 Congress Avenue

Why: Because it is an awesome experience that you’ll HAVE to tell your friends about.

How Much: $20 a person to reserve a seat and a plate.

You can add yourself here by leaving a comment below, email info@natureswash.com, or call 512-736-0936

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It will take place at the Big Red Sun, a beautiful venue that many Austinites may be familiar with from prior events.

There will be an open bar with beer, wine, cocktails, and dinner catered by a fabulous chef with food from local vendors.

Part of ticket proceeds and a raffle will go towards benefitting UpLift Austin, a wonderful local non-profit that works to introduce at-risk youth to green career fields while designing and implementing projects that promote an environmentally sustainable campus.

A Fusion of Essence comes from the fact that you will be taking your senses on a journey that night. Not only is the highlight of the evening going to be the largest Flavor Tripping (to learn more about Flavor Tripping and Miracle Fruit, click here) party we’ve thrown yet, but we will also be unveiling our new line of scented soy candles.

So come join us for music, amazing food, drinks and one of the most unique culinary experiences that you will ever experience, guaranteed!

*Update: Here is the spread

• Napa slaw with fire roasted bell pepper bits in a red wine vinaigrette
• Fire roasted peppers stuffed with asiago cheese served with cilantro sour cream
• Cajun tofu bites with a savory sauce
• Parmesan potato bites tossed with fresh basil
• Brisket and ribs from Baby Zach’s BBQ
• Tarragon-marinated beef tenderloin crousta’de with micro greens, served with a sweet chili drizzle or wasabi mousse
• Spiced pear puffs
• Sweet potato cheese cake bites

Ticket Prices: $20

This is a family friendly event and tickets for children are $10 or free for under 12.

*Update: Since this has been spreading by word of mouth more than anything else, we will keep the tickets a flat $20. Those who pre-ordered get a gift bag and extra raffle ticket

Directions: exit Cesar Chavez on I-35 and head east for 2 blocks. Big Red Sun is on the left hand side between Medina and Waller. You may park in the Terrazas library parking lot across the street.

You can connect with the Facebook event here: A Fusion of Essence

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Please note that all tickets/reservations will be held under the name of the credit card holder. The purchasing credit card may be required to be shown at the event.
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