Boere Troos with MannaBrew (South African Comfort Drink)

"Boere Troos" (which translates to "Farmer’s Comfort") is a traditional South African hot beverage, typically made with brewed coffee, condensed milk, and sometimes a dash of brandy or warm spices. This version pairs MannaBrew with condensed milk for a rich, creamy, and comforting warm drink.

Serves: 1

Difficulty: Very Easy

Preparation time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 250 ml MannaBrew, strongly brewed and hot

• 30 g (2 tbsp) sweetened condensed milk (adjust to taste)

• 2.5 ml (½ tsp) vanilla extract (optional)

• 1 g (½ tsp) ground cinnamon (optional)

• 40 ml (1 shot) brandy or dark rum (optional, for a traditional touch)

To Serve

• 1 pinch ground cinnamon (for dusting)

• Rusks or crisp biscuits (for dipping)

Instructions

1. Brew MannaBrew: Brew 250 ml of strong, hot MannaBrew according to package instructions (using a French press or filter).

2. Sweeten & Dissolve: Pour the hot MannaBrew into a mug, add the sweetened condensed milk, and stir until completely dissolved. Adjust the quantity of condensed milk to achieve your preferred sweetness.

3. Flavour: Stir in the optional vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and optional shot of brandy or rum for warmth.

4. Garnish & Serve: Dust a light pinch of ground cinnamon over the top and serve hot immediately.

TIPS:

• For a frothy texture, whisk the mixture with a handheld milk frother for 10–15 seconds before serving.

• Serve with traditional rusks, biscotti, or shortbread for dipping.