In Ivy Road and Annapurna Interactive's Wanderstop, players step into the shoes of Alta, a weary warrior seeking solace and recovery in a serene tea shop nestled within a magical forest. As Alta navigates her new life, she encounters a diverse clientele with varied preferences, including some who crave coffee—a beverage not traditionally served at the shop. Here's a detailed guide on how to unlock and brew coffee in Wanderstop.
Which Customers Want Coffee in Wanderstop?
In the fourth cycle of Wanderstop, a graceful, humanoid bird enters the shop and requests a refined cup of tea. Following her departure, a trio of businessmen named Jerry, Larry, and Terry arrive. Dressed in suits and carrying briefcases, they are en route to a boardroom for a presentation. Despite being off-course, they decide to stay when they learn that the shop doesn't serve coffee, which they insist on drinking over tea.
Boro, the shop's owner, mentions that coffee has never grown in this forest, causing initial frustration for Alta. The situation shifts with the arrival of Zenith, an interdimensional figure intrigued by the businessmen. Unlike them, Zenith is open to trying tea, their only reference for hot beverages being coffee. This encounter paves the way for a significant development in the game.
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How to Unlock Coffee Beans in Wanderstop
To unlock coffee beans, prepare a special cup of tea for Zenith, incorporating something of value, such as a book, trinket, pot, mug, a potted plant, or a photograph. After savoring the unique tea, Zenith becomes curious about the difference between tea and coffee. When Alta mentions "coffee beans," Zenith uses their powers to channel the Infinite Path, enabling coffee beans to grow in the forest's clearing for the first time. Instructions for harvesting and brewing these beans are then added to Alta's Field Guide.
How to Harvest and Brew Coffee in Wanderstop
Once Zenith introduces coffee beans to the forest, they will grow wild in the clearing and respawn randomly. Harvest them similarly to fruits and seeds, and store them in your ingredients pocket, carry them in your hand, or place them on shelves, tables, floors, or the ground outside.
Before brewing, clean the beans using the dishwasher, where they will be processed and returned via dish trains to the tea room. To brew coffee, pour water into the tea maker and heat it as required by the order. Use the tea maker's gear to pour the water into the infuser, then add one coffee bean (though additional beans or ingredients may be requested by customers). Kick the gear again to pour the brew into the kettle below, and finally, decant it into mugs for serving to customers, Boro, or Alta herself.
Introducing coffee not only satisfies the businessmen but also delights Zenith and offers an additional beverage option for other customers. Even Boro, though not a fan, is willing to give it a try.
That's the complete process to unlock, harvest, and brew coffee in Wanderstop.
Wanderstop is available for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam.
