Ma’rūf — Frequently asked questions

About the drinks, launch and First 500.

Drinks & ingredients

What is Ma’rūf?

Ma’rūf is an independent range of sparkling drinks with Scottish roots, developed for food, flavour and good company. Full of character. Never full of itself.

What are the flavours?

Natural Cola; Yuzu, Apricot + Osmanthus; and Peach, Fig + Magnolia. Each is being developed in a 250 ml can.

Where is Ma’rūf made?

Ma’rūf has Scottish roots and its drinks are being developed in Scotland. Final manufacturing locations and commercial origin information will be confirmed before supply.

Are your drinks vegan and gluten-free?

Vegan and gluten-free are confirmed product design requirements. Final ingredient declarations, manufacturing controls and gluten verification for the finished products will be reviewed before commercial supply.

Does it taste herbal or medicinal?

Natural Cola is being designed around recognisable rich cola flavour, citrus brightness, vanilla warmth and a clean finish; it should not taste like a supplement.

What does Sparkling Composure mean?

It is our personality: creative, composed and quietly confident, with a sense of humour. Full of character. Never full of itself.

What makes Ma’rūf a functional soda?

We’re developing Ma’rūf with four functional botanicals to support calm and one unique fibre for gut support. The final formulation may change and remains proprietary while development is ongoing. Final ingredients, allergens and nutrition will be published before paid orders open. This describes our development direction, not verified or guaranteed effects; no medicinal or therapeutic benefits are claimed.

What is the fibre included for?

We’re developing the range with one unique fibre for gut support. This describes the intended development direction, not verified effects of the finished drinks. Final ingredients, allergens and nutrition will be published before paid orders open.

Are the drinks being developed with added sugar?

No added sugar is our development direction. Final ingredients, allergens and nutritional information will be published before paid orders open.

Is there caffeine in Ma’rūf?

No caffeine is intentionally added. A claim that the finished drink is caffeine-free requires final analysis and verification.

Will this drink actually make me feel calm?

Supporting calm is part of our development direction. We do not claim that drinking it treats anxiety or produces a guaranteed emotional or medical effect.

Is it safe to drink every day?

Products remain in development. Final serving guidance and any relevant warnings will be established as part of safety, regulatory and product-release checks.

Where can I find ingredients and nutrition?

Final ingredients, allergen and nutrition information will be published before orders open. Products and packaging are still in development.

Launch & reservations

When can I buy Ma’rūf?

Our first collection is in development for a simultaneous UK and UAE launch. You can reserve your preferred packs now without payment or commitment. When production is ready, we’ll confirm availability, the pack price and delivery charges, then ask whether you wish to place an order. First 500 feedback will help shape our launch priorities.

Can I reserve without buying?

Yes. Tell us your flavour, pack size, quantity and delivery location. There is no payment or purchase commitment. We’ll contact you when production is ready to confirm availability, the stated pack price excluding delivery and shipping, and whether you wish to order. First 500 membership is not required.

Where will Ma’rūf be available?

We plan to launch simultaneously in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. First 500 feedback will guide which flavours, packs and locations we prioritise. Delivery dates will be confirmed when production is ready. Delivery to Saudi Arabia and the United States is not yet established.

How long does shipping take?

Delivery schedules are not yet confirmed. The United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates are the planned initial markets, subject to production and distribution readiness.

Do you offer international shipping?

The United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates are the planned launch countries. Saudi Arabia and United States delivery are not yet established.

Can I return my order?

No paid orders are currently accepted. Returns and refunds will be covered by the final published terms and applicable consumer law when sales open.

What if my cans arrive damaged?

Once sales open, customers will be able to contact info@marufdrinks.com with the order details and photographs. The applicable delivery and remedy policy will be confirmed before orders are taken.

First 500

Does applying cost anything?

No. Applying is free, requires no payment details and is not a pre-order or confirmed membership.

What does the First 500 offer?

Accepted members receive access to discounted drinks and community event invitations, subject to availability and location. Separately approved referral partners may earn commission on qualifying sales under an agreed referral arrangement. Applying does not guarantee acceptance, stock, samples or earnings.

How are places allocated?

Every application starts as pending. A founder personally reviews your interest, proposed contribution and willingness to participate before making the final decision. We may request more information, accept an application, offer a waiting-list place or decline it. One place per person and email address. There is no automatic acceptance; an acknowledgement or marketing subscription is not membership. We confirm acceptance separately by email.

How do I withdraw my First 500 application?

Email info@marufdrinks.com from the address used for your application and ask us to withdraw it.

How do I unsubscribe from marketing emails?

Use the unsubscribe link in our marketing emails or contact info@marufdrinks.com. Unsubscribing from marketing does not withdraw your First 500 application.

Trade & venues

Can my café, shop or event stock Ma’rūf?

We welcome trade enquiries from cafés, restaurants, shops and event organisers. Whether you run a café, restaurant, independent shop or event, tell us about your business, city and country, the flavours that caught your eye and how you’d like to serve Ma’rūf. Use the trade enquiry form or email info@marufdrinks.com. We’ll get in touch to discuss launch availability, trade pricing and how we could work together. Our drinks are still in development, so supply dates will be confirmed when production is ready.

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