In Ivy Road and Annapurna Interactive's *Wanderstop*, players take on the role of Alta, a weary fighter who transitions to managing a tranquil tea shop nestled in a magical forest. This serene setting attracts a diverse clientele with varied requests, including the unusual demand for coffee, which is 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?
(Ivy Road/Annapurna Interactive) In the game's fourth cycle, a striking, humanoid bird graces the shop with a request for a refined cup of tea. Shortly after serving her, Alta encounters three businessmen—Jerry, Larry, and Terry. Dressed in suits and carrying briefcases, they are en route to a boardroom for a presentation. Despite being off-course, they refuse Alta's offer of tea, insisting on coffee. Rather than leaving when they learn the shop doesn't serve it, they decide to wait until coffee becomes available.
Boro, the tea shop's owner, explains that coffee has never grown in the forest, causing initial frustration for Alta. However, the arrival of an interdimensional figure named Zenith, who is intrigued by the businessmen, shifts the narrative. Zenith, unlike the men, accepts a cup of tea and discovers the new experience, sparking curiosity about the difference between coffee and tea.
How to Unlock Coffee Beans in Wanderstop
(Ivy Road/Annapurna Interactive) To unlock coffee beans, prepare a cup of tea for Zenith with a valuable item—be it a book, trinket, pot, mug, small plant, or photograph. After tasting the tea, Zenith's curiosity about the distinction between coffee and tea leads to a discussion about coffee beans. Upon learning that coffee beans are essential for brewing coffee, Zenith uses the Infinite Path to introduce coffee beans to the forest, where they begin to grow in the clearing. Zenith also provides Alta with instructions for harvesting and brewing the beans in the Field Guide.
How to Harvest and Brew Coffee in Wanderstop
After Zenith's intervention, coffee beans start growing wild in the clearing and respawn randomly. Harvest them similarly to fruits and seeds, storing them in your ingredients pocket or carrying them by hand. You can also place them on shelves, tables, floors, or the ground outside.
Before brewing, coffee beans must be cleaned. Use the dishwasher to remove the dirt, and the beans will be returned via the dish trains in the tea room.
To brew coffee, pour water into the tea maker and heat it (or not, as per the order). Then, kick the gear to pour the water into the infuser. A single bean is sufficient to brew coffee, although customers might request additional beans or other ingredients. After brewing, kick the gear to pour the coffee into the kettle and then decant it into mugs for serving to customers, Boro, or Alta.
Unlocking coffee not only satisfies the businessmen but also delights Zenith and provides an additional option for other customers. Even Boro, despite not being a fan, 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.
