In Ivy Road and Annapurna Interactive's Wanderstop, players step into the shoes of Alta, a weary fighter seeking solace and recovery in a magical forest where she manages a charming tea shop. As you navigate through the game, you'll encounter a diverse clientele with varied requests, including some who crave coffee—a beverage not typically found in the shop's repertoire. Here's a detailed guide on how to unlock and brew coffee in Wanderstop.
Which Customers Want Coffee in Wanderstop?
During the fourth cycle of Wanderstop, a striking humanoid bird visits the shop, seeking a sophisticated cup of tea. Soon after serving her, Alta encounters a group of businessmen—Jerry, Larry, and Terry—who are en route to a boardroom presentation. Dressed in suits and clutching briefcases, these men are unmistakably lost. When offered tea, they decline, insisting they only consume coffee. Despite the shop's lack of coffee, they choose to linger, hoping their beverage of choice will become available.
Boro, the tea shop's proprietor, reveals that coffee has never been cultivated in this enchanted forest, leaving Alta initially frustrated. The arrival of Zenith, an interdimensional being fascinated by the businessmen, changes the game. While Zenith agrees to try Alta's tea, their only reference for hot brewed beverages is coffee, making tea a novel experience.
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How to Unlock Coffee Beans in Wanderstop
To unlock coffee beans, you'll need to prepare a special cup of tea for Zenith using an item of value, such as a book, trinket, pot, mug, small plant, or photograph. After sampling the unique tea, Zenith becomes curious about the distinction between coffee and tea and what's needed to brew the former for their cherished businessmen. Alta's mention of "coffee beans" sparks a revelation for Zenith.
Utilizing the Infinite Path, Zenith introduces coffee beans to the forest, enabling them to grow in the 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 has summoned them, coffee beans will grow wild in the clearing and respawn randomly. Harvest them similarly to fruits and seeds or other objects. You can store them in your ingredients pocket, carry one in your hand, or 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 wait for the cleaned beans to be delivered by the dish trains to the tea room.
To brew coffee, pour water into the tea maker and heat it as required. Add a single coffee bean to the infuser (though additional beans or other ingredients can be included based on customer orders). Activate the brewing process by kicking the gear, allowing the brew to flow into the kettle below. Finally, decant the coffee into mugs to serve to customers, Boro, or Alta herself.
Introducing coffee not only satisfies the businessmen but also delights Zenith and provides an alternative beverage option for other patrons. Even Boro, though not 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.
