The miracle fruit has been around for ages. In fact, the fruit was first documented when 18th century explorers came across tribesmen who would often ingest the fruits before their meals. In recent years, miracle fruits have gained attention from a variety of sources, including scientists, nutritionists, and the media. Aside from the people who research and report on the fruit, however, there is also a growing number of people who just want to enjoy the fruit for what it is: a modern-day miracle that makes bitter and sour taste sweet. It's almost as if the berry packs a party for your mouth, and what better way to celebrate the miracle than with a miracle fruit tasting party?

The party in your mouth

Before ordering a bag of miracle fruits and calling up everyone in your phone directory, it's important to get to know about the fruit and how it works. Having knowledge about miracle fruits will help you be a better host when you throw your tasting party. The miracle fruit, also referred to as the miracle berry, comes from evergreen bushes and trees common to wet tropical climates. The fruit itself is red in color, with firm, fleshy meat and an edible seed.

When eaten, the molecule miraculin coats the taste buds, altering the perception of taste. For the most part, bitter and sour flavors will taste sweet. The effect usually lasts between 30 minutes and one hour. The fruit can either be eaten raw or in the form of miracle fruit tablets, which are normally freeze-dried. Be sure to try and experiment with the fruit before you throw your party, so you know more or less what to expect and what others should expect.

Throwing a miracle berry party

Now that you know the miracle fruit basics, you are ready to plan and host your very own miracle berry tasting party. The first step to throwing your party is to purchase your miracle fruits or miracle fruit tablets. It's quite difficult to find the fruit in regular grocery stores, so it may be best to use the Internet for your needs. There are a number of websites where you can place orders for either fresh miracle berries or those in tablet form. If you decide to get the fresh berries, be sure not to order too late, because you would definitely want the berries to be fresh for your party.

After placing your miracle fruit orders, it's time to make a menu for your party. Think of some interesting types of food to feed your guests. Anything from meat and vegetables to fruits and desserts is viable. If you really want to spark people's interest, try putting together an arrangement of sour and bitter foods, like lemons, limes, cheeses, and perhaps even some spicy appetizers. You can even throw some alcoholic beverages into the mix, such as beers, spirits, and wines. No matter what types of food or beverages you use, be sure that everything is fresh and clean.

Tips and reminders for your miracle berry party

Remember that the effect of miracle fruits normally only last for 30 minutes to one hour, so you may want to have extra berries for longer parties. For an added edge of involvement, fun, and excitement, you may want to have everyone take the berry at the same time. If you decide on having alcoholic beverages as part of your menu, make sure that people don't go overboard when drinking. Because the taste of alcohol may be masked by the fruit, people may take in more alcohol than they can handle. Don't force people who don't want to try the fruit, just have a good time and enjoy one another's company.