Stardew Valley is a delightful escape in which players take on the role of a farmer. They build relationships with charming townsfolk and unravel the mysteries concealed under the surface. But a busy farmer cannot work on just any kind of drink.
Meet Coffee: a tasty and functional beverage that can give you a much-needed energy boost. This article covers everything you need to know to make coffee in Stardew Valley, from acquiring the beans to brewing the perfect cup.
Bean There, Done That: Buying Your Coffee Beans
The quest to make your first cup of Stardew Valley coffee starts with acquiring the beans themselves. Here are your options:
Cultivating Your Own: For the self-sufficient farmer, growing your own coffee beans offers a sustainable and rewarding option. However, keep in mind:
Seeds Only: You cannot buy coffee beans from any store. You will have to acquire seeds, and this can happen in two ways:
New Save File: You will receive a free pack of coffee beans as part of the starting pack.
From the Traveling Cart: There is a 25% chance that the travelling cart rogue merchant will have Coffee Beans in either his Special Stock (2,500g) or Standard Stock (100-1,000g). Look out for the Traveling Cart each Friday and Sunday in Cindersap Forest.
Befriending Krobus: Once you've reached two hearts with the mysterious Krobus, he'll offer coffee beans for sale in his shop for 800–1,200g.
Planting and Harvesting: Coffee Beans are multi-seasonal, growing in both Spring and Summer. Plant them in your soil and wait ten days for them to mature. You can harvest four beans every two days, ensuring a steady amount to keep you supplied throughout your coffee addiction.
Alternative Methods: If you prefer immediate gratification, you can try these methods:
Mining for Beans: There's a 1% chance of a Dust Sprite (monster found in Mines levels 41-79) dropping some Coffee Beans when killed. Wearing a Hot Java Ring shoots up the drop rate to a decent 25%, making it an excellent choice for people serious about their Mining.
Night Market (Desert): Once you repair the bus at the Community Center, the Desert area will be unlocked for you. The Desert Trader has a free cup of coffee every night.
The Art of Coffee Making
With your Coffee Beans secured, it's time for the brewing process! Here's what you need to do:
Craft a Keg: This essential tool transforms your beans into caffeinated goodness. To craft a Keg, you'll need to reach Farming Level 8 and gather the following materials:
Brewing Time: Once you have your Keg, simply place five Coffee Beans inside and let the magic happen. The brewing process takes approximately two in-game hours (around 48 minutes).
The Perks of a Perfect Cup
Coffee gives you a speed boost that lasts that little bit more than 1:23, which you can use to zip around your farm or out in the valley with just a bit of regained agility. You can also sell the coffee at 150 gold profit per cup.
This was your guide to how one makes coffee in Stardew Valley. Yet, you might have a few questions left in your mind. Here are the commonly asked questions to help you on those coffee-fueled adventures:
Meet Coffee: a tasty and functional beverage that can give you a much-needed energy boost. This article covers everything you need to know to make coffee in Stardew Valley, from acquiring the beans to brewing the perfect cup.
Bean There, Done That: Buying Your Coffee Beans
The quest to make your first cup of Stardew Valley coffee starts with acquiring the beans themselves. Here are your options:Cultivating Your Own: For the self-sufficient farmer, growing your own coffee beans offers a sustainable and rewarding option. However, keep in mind:
Seeds Only: You cannot buy coffee beans from any store. You will have to acquire seeds, and this can happen in two ways:
New Save File: You will receive a free pack of coffee beans as part of the starting pack.
From the Traveling Cart: There is a 25% chance that the travelling cart rogue merchant will have Coffee Beans in either his Special Stock (2,500g) or Standard Stock (100-1,000g). Look out for the Traveling Cart each Friday and Sunday in Cindersap Forest.
Befriending Krobus: Once you've reached two hearts with the mysterious Krobus, he'll offer coffee beans for sale in his shop for 800–1,200g.
Planting and Harvesting: Coffee Beans are multi-seasonal, growing in both Spring and Summer. Plant them in your soil and wait ten days for them to mature. You can harvest four beans every two days, ensuring a steady amount to keep you supplied throughout your coffee addiction.
Alternative Methods: If you prefer immediate gratification, you can try these methods:
Mining for Beans: There's a 1% chance of a Dust Sprite (monster found in Mines levels 41-79) dropping some Coffee Beans when killed. Wearing a Hot Java Ring shoots up the drop rate to a decent 25%, making it an excellent choice for people serious about their Mining.
Night Market (Desert): Once you repair the bus at the Community Center, the Desert area will be unlocked for you. The Desert Trader has a free cup of coffee every night.
The Art of Coffee Making
With your Coffee Beans secured, it's time for the brewing process! Here's what you need to do:Craft a Keg: This essential tool transforms your beans into caffeinated goodness. To craft a Keg, you'll need to reach Farming Level 8 and gather the following materials:
- 1 Oak Resin
- 1 Copper Bar
- 1 Iron Bar
- 30 Wood
Brewing Time: Once you have your Keg, simply place five Coffee Beans inside and let the magic happen. The brewing process takes approximately two in-game hours (around 48 minutes).
The Perks of a Perfect Cup
Coffee gives you a speed boost that lasts that little bit more than 1:23, which you can use to zip around your farm or out in the valley with just a bit of regained agility. You can also sell the coffee at 150 gold profit per cup.Conclusion
Although coffee is a very unpretentious drink, it is an essential one in the life of any resident of Stardew Valley. It helps to encourage and also for money. So get some beans, fire up the Keg, and enjoy a lovely coffee brewed with love from Stardew Valley!This was your guide to how one makes coffee in Stardew Valley. Yet, you might have a few questions left in your mind. Here are the commonly asked questions to help you on those coffee-fueled adventures:
I can't replace Coffee Beans with other crops in the Keg, can I?
No, the Keg is specifically designed to process Coffee Beans. Other crops can be put into different processing machines, like a Preserving Jar for vegetables. For brewing Coffee Beans, You'll need the Keg.
Is there a way to speed up the brew time inside the Keg?
No, it won't. Technically, the brewing of Coffee Beans in the Keg is done in a fixed time (approximately two in-game hours). However, you could set multiple Kegs down to all be brewing coffee simultaneously to get more produced quickly.
What happens if I put different quality Coffee Beans (regular, silver, gold) in the Keg?
The base quality of the Coffee Beans (Regular, Silver, Gold) does nothing to affect the coffee you brew. Only stacks of five beans will be accepted into a Keg, and all five beans in a stack must be equal in quality. This means you can't mix and match quality for the one batch you make.