MAD Coffee: Brewing Dreams and a Mother–Daughter Bond in Puchong

For Taryn Teh and Joyce Chin, café-hopping was never just about the coffee. It was their favourite way to connect, a ritual of exploration and conversation that, over time, planted a very special idea. Today, that shared joy has grown into MAD Coffee, a beloved specialty café in Puchong built on trust, complementary strengths, and a mother–daughter partnership that makes every brew personal.

From Shared Passion to Shared Purpose

The journey began long before the doors opened. Teh brought 27 years of corporate experience, while Chin was a fresh graduate with a background in e-commerce and marketing. Neither had ever run a café. But the timing felt right. “After the pandemic, I felt I had been in the corporate world long enough and wanted to start my own business doing something I loved,” Teh recalls. Chin, meanwhile, had tasted the industry while helping relatives with their café in Kedah and noticed something missing closer to home. “Four years ago, if you wanted to go somewhere nice for specialty coffee, you had to travel all the way to Petaling Jaya or Kuala Lumpur,” she says. Puchong deserved its own destination, and they decided to build it.

Stepping Into the Unknown

They learned as they went, dividing responsibilities to play to their strengths: Teh manages back-end operations, suppliers, preparation, the steady foundation, while Chin leads marketing, events, and research and development. They took coffee courses together; Chin practised relentlessly at home on a second-hand machine. “Whenever I developed a drink, I would bring it to my mum for feedback, even if she was in the middle of a meeting,” she says with a laugh. No staff, no established routine just two determined learners, tasting, tweaking, and trusting each other’s judgment.

A Space That Feels Like Home

What emerged is a two-storey haven: minimalist, Japanese-inspired, and warmly serene. “We wanted the space to feel cosy, so people would feel at home,” Teh explains. That intention has blossomed into genuine community. Regulars have become friends; some even call Teh “Mum.” They meet up outside the café; they share life updates; they belong. MAD Coffee has also become a connector, collaborating with local brands and even Mini Cooper, while Chin has expanded her influence as a judge at national coffee competitions.

Beans, Blends, and Heartfelt Creations

The coffee itself reflects care and curiosity. The house blend uses Brazilian beans with comforting nutty, chocolatey notes, while seasonal offerings rotate the current mix of Brazilian, Colombian, and Ethiopian beans bringing bright, fruity brightness to every cup. Their menu is a balance of discovery and affection:

• The Mont Blanc — espresso swirled with orange-infused cream and homemade orange syrup, finished with nutmeg and zest. Bright, refreshing, and beautifully balanced.

• Banana Biscoff Iced Matcha — a playful, popular twist on matcha that delights both eyes and palate.

• Mom’s Orange Mocha — directly inspired by Teh’s love of citrus.

• Pandan Latte and Asam Boi Sparkling Coffee — proudly local flavours that feel like home in a glass.

• Honeycomb Coffee Cloud — espresso crowned with milk foam and generous chunks of house-made honeycomb toffee.

Their signature Rasa Sayang Chiffon Cake is equally cherished: feather-light pandan-coconut cake draped in fresh ube cream, with a surprise centre of ube jam subtle, earthy, and the perfect coffee companion.

Flavours of Home and Friendship

Trends never drive them; genuine enjoyment does. “We must genuinely like the drinks ourselves rather than create flavours just for the sake of following a trend,” Teh says. It is a simple philosophy that has earned loyalty: every recipe is tested, loved, and only then shared. Outsourced pastries are carefully chosen, but their chiffon cakes have become the talk of Puchong proof that patience and care bake right through.

More Than a Café: Family in Every Cup

For Teh and Chin, the greatest reward is not in the sales but in the journey. “We get to bounce ideas off each other and grow together,” Chin says. “Not everyone gets to experience that with their mum, and we feel blessed to have the support of our staff and customers.” What began as mother–daughter outings has grown into something that brings a whole community together one beautifully brewed cup at a time.

MAD Coffee

📍 MAD Coffee IOI Rio, 15, Lebuh Puteri, Bandar Puteri Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor

🕐 10am – 7pm

📷 @madcoffee.my