What Is Silk Coffee?
The Silk Coffee Story
Silk Coffee was invented because we wanted to figure out a way to reproduce the taste of cold brew coffee in a faster and more convenient way. We experimented with different ways to formulate coffee that would work with a standard drip coffee maker and Silk is the result of those experiments. Silk coffee is buffered with safe, food grade minerals to produce drip coffee that is less acidic and less bitter than the same coffee without this formulation. We use high quality freshly roasted coffee from our friends at Good Sense Coffee in our Silk blend to ensure a consistent coffee experience that we know that you will love.
HEROES OF SCIENCE COFFEE COLLECTION
Scientists and Coffee
Mad Scientist Coffee, LLC would like to honor the hero scientists of the past who saw what nobody else saw, and then worked relentlessly to turn their hypotheses or thought experiments into reality. Coffee is an important tool that most scientists use every day. Coffee helps us focus and stay more alert. It keeps us energized to face the fearful unknown. It helps us push through the constant stream of failures as we test our hypotheses. And finally, it gives us the stamina to brush the dust off when we stumble, so that we can seize the opportunities that eventually present themselves if we are persistent and don’t give up.
The stunning cover art for our website, T-shirts, and color morphing mugs is original art that was provided to Mad Scientist Coffee from Ella Marushchenko, a very accomplished scientific illustrator and Mad Scientist Coffee friend. The image depicts a caffeine molecule blocking an adenosine A2A receptor in the brain. Adenosine builds up in our brain throughout the day, and when it binds with the adenosine A2A receptor, it makes us sleepy. Coffee contains caffeine which is like a soccer goalie, it blocks the ability of adenosine to bind with the adenosine A2A binding site. You can see more of Ella's amazing work on her Instagram.
About Us
Dedicated to Quality and Fun
We are scientists on a mission to discover new ways formulating and preparing coffee because coffee is science! Mad Scientist Coffee was inspired by our love for God, people, science and excellent coffee. (Romans 1:20)
Our Humble Beginnings
Mad Scientist Coffee was started by Len Winneroski who has been a research scientist for over 34 years. His curiosity over the origin of coffee one morning during his morning devotions led to the purchase of this roaster where he learned how to roast coffee in his basement.
Coffee is Science
As Len roasted different coffees from around the world, his curiosity led him to start experimenting with new coffee formulations. Our low acid, less bitter Silk Coffee is one of those new discoveries. Stay tuned for more coffee creations because we are just getting started!
Coffee Builds Community
Coffee has led many amazing friendships and partnerships over the years and we hope to add you to our emerging story! Our coffees are roasted and formulated by the excellent people at Good Sense Coffee in South Lyon, Michigan. Check out their incredible coffees too!