How to Brew Coffee in Wanderstop

In Ivy Road and Annapurna Interactive's Wanderstop, you play as Alta, a weary warrior finding solace and recovery by managing a charming tea shop nestled within a magical forest. This idyllic setting attracts a diverse clientele, each with unique requests – including the unexpected demand for coffee, a beverage not typically found in this enchanted place. Here's how to unlock and brew coffee in Wanderstop.

Which Customers Want Coffee in Wanderstop?

During Wanderstop's fourth cycle, a unique visitor—a beautiful, humanoid bird—arrives, requesting a sophisticated cup of tea. Following this encounter, a trio of businessmen—Jerry, Larry, and Terry—appear, impeccably dressed in suits and carrying briefcases. Their mission: a crucial boardroom presentation. Alta quickly realizes they're lost, but their refusal of tea reveals their unwavering preference for coffee. Instead of leaving, they surprisingly decide to wait until coffee becomes available.

Boro, the tea shop's owner, explains that coffee has never grown in this forest, seemingly creating an impasse. However, the arrival of Zenith, an interdimensional being, changes everything. Zenith is inexplicably fascinated by the businessmen, a sentiment Alta doesn't quite understand. Unlike the businessmen, Zenith is willing to try Alta's tea, leading to a crucial revelation. Their only frame of reference for "hot water brewed ingredients" is coffee, making tea a completely novel experience.

How to Unlock Coffee Beans in Wanderstop

The key to unlocking coffee lies in preparing a special cup of tea for Zenith. Add something valuable—a book, trinket, pot, mug, plant, or even a photograph—to the tea. After sampling this unique brew, Zenith inquires about coffee and its preparation. Alta's simple answer—"coffee beans"—triggers a remarkable event. Zenith, using the Infinite Path, brings coffee beans to the forest for the very first time, establishing them in the clearing. Instructions on harvesting and brewing are then added to Alta's Field Guide.

How to Harvest and Brew Coffee in Wanderstop

Coffee beans now grow wild in the clearing, respawning randomly. Harvest them like other ingredients, storing them in your inventory or carrying them individually. They can also be placed on various surfaces.

Before brewing, coffee beans require cleaning. Place them in the dishwasher and wait for the dish train to deliver them to the tea room. Brewing is straightforward: add water to the tea maker, heat (optional), add the bean to the infuser, and pour into a mug. While one bean suffices, customers might request additional beans or other ingredients.

Serving coffee not only satisfies the businessmen but also delights Zenith and provides a new option for other customers, even surprising Boro, who admits to being a lukewarm fan.

That's how you unlock, harvest, and brew coffee in Wanderstop.

Wanderstop is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam.