In Ivy Road and Annapurna Interactive's *Wanderstop*, players step into the shoes of Alta, a weary fighter who finds solace in managing a cozy tea shop nestled within a magical forest. As Alta, players must cater to a diverse clientele, each with unique preferences, including some who surprisingly request coffee, a beverage not typically on the menu. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to unlock and brew coffee in *Wanderstop*.
Which Customers Want Coffee in Wanderstop?
During the fourth cycle in *Wanderstop*, a humanoid bird visits the shop, seeking a refined cup of tea. Following this, a group of businessmen named Jerry, Larry, and Terry, all dressed in suits and carrying briefcases, enter the shop. They are en route to a boardroom for a presentation and express a strong preference for coffee over tea. Despite Alta's initial inability to serve coffee, these businessmen decide to wait until it becomes available.
Boro, the owner of the tea shop, explains that coffee has never grown in this forest, leading Alta to believe she might never satisfy their request. However, the arrival of an interdimensional figure named Zenith, who is fascinated by the businessmen, changes the situation. Zenith, intrigued by the concept of tea after trying it, sparks a conversation about the differences between tea and coffee.
How to Unlock Coffee Beans in Wanderstop
To unlock coffee beans, players must serve Zenith a cup of tea infused with a valuable item. This item can range from a book, a trinket, a pot, a mug, a small plant, or even a photograph. After tasting this unique tea, Zenith becomes curious about the distinction between coffee and tea and what it takes to brew coffee. Alta's mention of "coffee beans" enlightens Zenith, who then uses the Infinite Path to introduce coffee beans to the forest, enabling them to grow in the clearing for the first time. Zenith also adds instructions for harvesting and brewing these beans to Alta’s Field Guide.
How to Harvest and Brew Coffee in Wanderstop
After Zenith's intervention, coffee beans begin to grow wild in the clearing and respawn randomly. Players can harvest them similarly to fruits and seeds or pick up other objects. These beans can be stored in the ingredients pocket, carried in hand, or placed on shelves, tables, floors, or outside on the ground.
Before brewing, the beans need to be cleaned. Place them in the dishwasher and wait for the dish trains to deliver them to the tea room. To brew coffee, pour water into the tea maker, heat it if necessary, and then activate the gear to pour the water into the infuser. Only one bean is required to brew coffee, although customers might request additional beans or other ingredients. After brewing, kick the gear again to pour the coffee into the kettle below, then decant it into mugs for serving to customers, Boro, or Alta.
Serving coffee not only satisfies the businessmen but also delights Zenith and offers an alternative beverage option for other customers. Even Boro, despite his initial reservations, is willing to give it a try.
That’s how you unlock, harvest, and brew coffee in *Wanderstop*.
*Wanderstop is available for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam.*
