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Edible glassware for those times when washing party dishes is simply too much work

Want to throw a party, but can't stomach the idea of an intense clean-up session the morning after? Have no fear, now there's a way to avoid all those dirty dishes.

Introducing edible glassware.

New York-based company Loliware has developed vegan edible cups in a range of colours and flavours that are hand-made from fruit pectin and designed to keep landfills empty and the party-clean-up effort to a minimum.

The idea first sparked two years ago when four graduates from the Parsons School of Design teamed up to participate in a mould contest. They then formed The Way We See the World Design Studio and further developed the biodegradable glassware.

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"Sure to spark conversation in the hands of guests at weddings and cocktail events, LOLIWARE's artisanal flavors and unique texture enliven every occasion. Made entirely of vegan, biodegradable ingredients, LOLIWARE is a delicious alternative to 'disposable' cups destined for the landfill. Put down the plastic, and celebrate your next event with LOLIWARE!" the official website boasts.

For those uninterested in chowing down on their glassware, they can compost the biodegradable cups.

The flavours — bitter bitters, salty lime, sour lemon, sweet vanilla and spicy pepper — are designed to pair with cocktails. The company has a Pinterest page for each flavour that lists recipes and pairing ideas.

TODAY contributor Michelle Hainer sampled the innovative cups:

"The cups have a soft texture that’s easy to bite into but surprisingly durable. And the flavor is seriously intense. I sampled the salty lime version which can only make a mojito or margarita even tastier," she writes.

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The cups are currently available only in New York City and remain fresh for three days in the refrigerator after their delivery date. One box of 48 2-ounce cups costs $198. (And, yes, the sleeves the cups are packaged in are also biodegradable.)

The cups' creators hope to make them available across America this year.

Would you consider edible cups as an eco-friendly solution to party clean-up woes? Or does chomping on glassware conflict with your ideas of social-event etiquette?