Slow Brewed Caribbean Mauby (Bajan Style)
This Authentic Caribbean Mauby Drink is a refreshing island beverage made by simmering traditional mauby bark with warming spices and sweetener to create its signature bold flavor. Slightly bitter, pleasantly sweet, and wonderfully aromatic, Mauby has been enjoyed throughout the Caribbean for generations. Served chilled over ice, this homemade mauby drink is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day while enjoying a taste of Caribbean tradition. Whether you're rediscovering a childhood favorite or trying it for the first time, this authentic Mauby recipe delivers the rich, spiced flavor that makes this beloved island drink so special.
Equipment
- Deep Pot
- Measuring Cup
- Pitcher or Large Dispenser
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Mauby bark
- 2 pieces Cinnamon Bark has to be the cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces Cloves
- 4 cups Filtered Water
- 2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 cups Filtered Water for boiling
- 3 Liters Filtered Water use more or less depending on how sweet you prefer it.
Instructions
- Add all of your spices to a deep pot add 4 cups of water. Turn burner to medium high or to the setting that will bring the water to boiling. Allow water and spices to boil for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, turn off the heat. Let sit till completely cooked off. Then strain the liquid into a container, leaving back the spices in the pot. Repeat once more by adding 2-4 cups of water and placing it back to boil for 5 minutes.
- Allow mauby "tea" to set a cool off completly before straining off any leftover liquid from the second round of boiling. Place in a container that closes with a lid and place in the fridge for 3 days or less for the flavors to age and become more potent.
- After 3 days remove Mauby from the fridge and place in a large pot on low warm heat, add sugar and vanilla extract, stir slowly till sugar has dissolved completely, let the mauby drink cool off. By doing this we have made a Mauby concentrate.
- Next, put the mauby concentrate in a gallon-size pitcher or dispenser, and add water to dilute the mauby concentrate. I usually add 1-2 liters of water but there are no exact measurements for how much water to add; it's about your sweetness preference. If you like it more sweet add less water or increase the cane sugar amount.
- Mauby is best served with lots of ice in a tall glass. Trust me, your family will be begging for more after tasting this delicious island drink!
Notes
- If your Mauby is too bitter use less Mauby bark when making tour concentrate. our taste buds are all different, I use 6 pieces of bark you may use 4 for the right taste for your family.
- Your Mauby is weak and lacking flavor I suggest using less water , when diluting your mauby xoncentrate.
- It's important to taste as you go along especially when adding sugar or any sweetener.
- It's important to let your Mauby sit in the fridge to age for a few days because it will make the flavor more potent.
- Shaking up your mauby is important the foam for proper distribution of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Brewed Caribbean Mauby (Bajan Style)
Amount per Serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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