South African-Style MannaBrew “Coffee” Recipe

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South African-Style MannaBrew “Coffee” Recipe

Servings: 2 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Brew Time: 5–10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

  • 4 heaped teaspoons MannaBrew grounds (or 1 MannaBrew sachets)
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup full-cream milk (or oat/almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (or ¼ tsp ground cinnamon)
  • 1–2 teaspoons brown sugar or raw honey (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)


Brewing Method:

  1. Boil the water in a small pot or kettle.
  2. Add MannaBrew to a French press, plunger, or small pot. Pour over the boiling water.
  3. Let it steep for 5–10 minutes (the longer it steeps, the richer the flavor). If using a pot, gently simmer for 5 minutes and strain.
  4. While it brews, heat the milk in a separate saucepan with the cinnamon stick. Stir gently and remove from heat just before boiling.
  5. Remove the cinnamon stick, then stir in sugar (or honey), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the milk.
  6. Pour the brewed MannaBrew into your favorite mugs, filling each halfway.
  7. Top up with spiced milk mixture and stir gently.
Your New Kind of Daily Brew

MannaBrew is not coffee. It is not tea. It is a Super Brew for every day!

A single ingredient espresso style superfood made from roasted honey mesquite pods, harvested by hand in the Northern Cape of South Africa. It brews like coffee, looks like coffee, and feels familiar. But the experience is completely different.

Get my MannaBrew

MannaBrew is made from 100% roasted Mesquite beans.

There are no added sugars, caffeine, or artificial ingredients.

Key features of MannaBrew’s single ingredient:

Mesquite beans (from the Prosopis tree) are naturally sweet and contain:

  • Dietary fiber
  • Low glycemic carbohydrates
  • Essential minerals (like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron)
  • Protein
  • Antioxidants

This makes MannaBrew a naturally caffeine-free, nutrient-rich coffee alternative suitable for:

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • People with diabetes or blood sugar concerns
  • Children
  • Anyone avoiding caffeine or stimulants

Key benefits of drinking MannaBrew:

1. 100% Caffeine-Free

MannaBrew provides a rich, coffee-like flavor without the crash, jitters, or sleep disruption, perfect for pregnant women, kids, and anyone avoiding caffeine.

2. Naturally Energizing

While caffeine-free, the nutrient-dense Mesquite beans support natural energy levels thanks to slow-releasing carbohydrates and essential nutrients.

3. Packed with Nutrients

Mesquite beans are a natural source of: Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium, Iron, & Dietary fiber. These help support metabolism, bone health, digestion, and immunity.

4. Gut-Friendly

MannaBrew contains prebiotic fiber, which helps feed the good bacteria in your gut and supports better digestion and gut health.

5. Blood Sugar Friendly

The low-GI properties of Mesquite help regulate blood sugar levels, it is ideal for people managing insulin resistance, diabetes, or sugar spikes.

6. Naturally Sweet, No Sugar Needed

It's naturally sweet, nutty taste means most people enjoy it without needing to add sugar or sweeteners.

7. Sustainable & Ethical

From invasive tree to purposeful brew. MannaBrew supports people, land, and long-term sustainability.

8. Safe for the Whole Family

MannaBrew is safe for pregnant women, nursing moms, and children.

How to Brew MannaBrew

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Espresso
Put 1 level scoop of MannaBrew (8 grams) into the portafilter, spread grounds evenly, and extract 30ml espresso as normal. (Not recommended for bean to cup machines).

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Moka Pot
Fill basket halfway with MannaBrew, place on medium-high heat, and allow to percolate.

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French Press
Use 1 level scoop of MannaBrew (8 grams) per 250ml cup of water. Stir through gently. Allow to brew for 4 minutes before plunging.

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Filter
Use 1 level scoop of MannaBrew (8 grams) per 250ml cup of water.

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Espresso
Fill portafilter basket halfway, tamp down lightly, and extract espresso as normal. (Not for use in automatic machines).


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Moka Pot
Fill basket halfway, place on medium-high heat, and allow to percolate.


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French Press
Use 1-3 heaped teaspoons per cup. (According to desired strength).


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Filter
Use 1-3 heaped teaspoons per cup. (According to desired strength).