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11Coffee Craft Skill22Coffee Craft is inZOI's specialty beverage skill focused on coffee and espresso preparation. Rather than preparing meals, a Zoi with this skill carefully brews various cups of coffee, from simple espresso shots to complicated latte art. It is available from the Teenager life stage through Elder and is leveled using the Coffee Grinder and Espresso Machine, two pieces of equipment that can be purchased through Build Mode. Coffee Craft is one of the most economically useful skills for player-owned business operations, particularly cafes, where a high-skill barista Zoi directly increases beverage sale prices.44Required Equipment66EquipmentPurposeNotesCoffee GrinderGrinds coffee beans into grounds before brewingRequired for all espresso machine recipes; purchased from Build Mode kitchen appliancesEspresso MachineBrews espresso-based drinks; primary leveling toolInteract and select "Make Coffee" to open the recipe menuCoffee Pod MachineMakes instant coffee without skill requirementsDoes NOT raise Coffee Craft skill; only produces basic Drink Coffee (4 Meow) and Drink Decaf Coffee (5 Meow)88Both the Coffee Grinder and Espresso Machine must be placed in your home or business property. Having both items in the same room is the most efficient setup for leveling sessions. The Coffee Pod Machine is a separate, simpler appliance that produces quick drinks but does not contribute to skill progression. For skill development, you must use the espresso machine and grinder combination.1010All Recipes by Skill Level1212There are 36 distinct coffee recipes spanning skill levels 0 through 10. Each level unlocks new drinks at a higher price point. Locked recipes appear grayed out in the menu until the required skill level is reached.1414Level 0: Basics (5 Meow each)1616DrinkDescriptionEspressoA concentrated shot; the foundation for all other drinksAmericanoClassic hot black coffee diluted with waterIced AmericanoThe cold version, popular in warmer weatherDecaf AmericanoCaffeine-free hot optionDecaf Iced AmericanoCaffeine-free cold option1818Level 1: Introductions (6 Meow each)1919DrinkDescriptionCold BrewSlow-steeped cold extraction with a smooth, less acidic flavorLatteEspresso with steamed milk; the gateway to latte artIced LatteEspresso over ice with cold milk2121Level 2: Flavored Drinks (7 Meow each)2222DrinkDescriptionCaramel MacchiatoLayered espresso with vanilla-flavored steamed milk and caramel drizzleIced Caramel MacchiatoThe cold version of the layered classic2424Level 3: Cappuccinos (8 Meow each)2525DrinkDescriptionCappuccinoEqual parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foamIced CappuccinoA cold take on the traditional cappuccino2727Level 4: Mochas and Vanilla (9 Meow each)2828DrinkDescriptionCaffe MochaEspresso blended with chocolate and steamed milkIced Caffe MochaThe chilled chocolate-espresso combinationVanilla LatteEspresso with vanilla syrup and steamed milkIced Vanilla LatteThe cold version with vanilla flavoring3030Level 5: Viennese Specialties (10 Meow each)3131DrinkDescriptionEinspannerA Viennese-style coffee topped with whipped creamFranziskanerA cappuccino variation with whipped cream instead of milk foamWiener MelangeA Viennese classic similar to a cappuccino, with a milder espresso flavor3333Level 6: Tea Blends (11 Meow each)3434DrinkDescriptionGreen Tea LatteMatcha green tea blended with steamed milk and espressoIced Green Tea LatteThe cold version of the matcha blend3636Level 7: Chocolate Specialties (12 Meow each)3737DrinkDescriptionChocolate Cream ChipA rich chocolate-based blended drink with cream chipsIced Chocolate Cream ChipThe frozen version of the chocolate blend3939Level 8: Latte Art (13 Meow each)4040DrinkDescriptionHeart LatteLatte with a heart-shaped foam designRosetta LatteLatte with a rosetta leaf pattern in the foamCat LatteLatte art featuring a cat face designSwan LatteLatte with an elegant swan foam patternDouble Chocolate Chip Crunch ShakeA dessert-style blended chocolate drink4242Level 9: Premium Creations (14 Meow each)4343DrinkDescriptionWhisker Cream BrewA cream-topped specialty with a distinctive presentationBlue Cat TreeA visually striking blue-tinted specialty coffee4545Level 10: Master Barista (15 Meow each)4646DrinkDescriptionNon-Alcoholic Cafe RoyalA sophisticated non-alcoholic take on the classic Cafe RoyalTropical EmberAn exotic tropical-flavored specialty coffeeFeline GraceThe ultimate specialty drink; the pinnacle of Coffee Craft mastery4848Drink Quality4949When brewing, each cup has a chance to come out at different quality levels. Quality affects the drink's appearance and may influence sale price in a cafe business. You can only brew one cup at a time. Repeated brewing of the same recipe is the primary way to level the skill.5151Coffee Expiration5353Coffee and espresso drinks expire if left out, similar to how cooked food expires in the Cooking system. Prepared beverages that are not consumed within a certain in-game time window will spoil and be discarded automatically. In a cafe business, this means it is most efficient to prepare drinks in response to customer demand rather than pre-stocking large quantities.5555Cafe Business Integration5757The business system introduced in v0.5.0 (December 2025) allows Zois to own and operate cafes. Coffee Craft is the central skill for cafe operations.5959Setting Up a Cafe6161Purchase a business property through the Business App on the Smartphone.Place a Coffee Grinder and Espresso Machine on the business lot.Register the business and set operating hours.Stock coffee by interacting with the machines and preparing drinks before opening.Assign a Zoi as the barista. Their Coffee Craft level determines available menu items and prices.6363Revenue and Staffing6565A cafe staffed with a Level 10 Coffee Craft Zoi generates nearly three times the revenue per customer compared to a Level 0 Zoi. Top-level drinks sell for 15 Meow each versus 5 Meow for basic espresso. Some players report earning over 13,000 Meow per day from a well-run cafe with two employees.6767Key considerations for cafe profitability:6969Staff can only prepare drinks at their own skill level. Hire or train baristas with high Coffee Craft for better menu options.Arrive early and pre-stock coffee before opening. Customers buy faster than staff can prepare drinks during peak hours.Employee wages and daily operating fees reduce net profit. A small, efficient cafe with one or two skilled baristas often outperforms a large operation with many low-skill staff.Combine Coffee Craft with Baking and Cooking to offer food alongside coffee for a fully stocked cafe.7171Price Summary7373Drink prices scale linearly from 5 Meow at Level 0 to 15 Meow at Level 10:7575Skill LevelPrice per DrinkNumber of RecipesLevel 05 Meow5 drinksLevel 16 Meow3 drinksLevel 27 Meow2 drinksLevel 38 Meow2 drinksLevel 49 Meow4 drinksLevel 510 Meow3 drinksLevel 611 Meow2 drinksLevel 712 Meow2 drinksLevel 813 Meow5 drinksLevel 914 Meow2 drinksLevel 1015 Meow3 drinks7777Tips7878Place the Coffee Grinder and Espresso Machine in the same room for the most efficient leveling setup.Spam-brew espresso at Level 0 for fast early levels. The 5-Meow cost is negligible.The Coffee Pod Machine does not raise the skill at all. Use it only for quick caffeine, not for training.Level 8 unlocks latte art drinks (Heart, Rosetta, Cat, Swan), which are both higher value and visually impressive.Do not pre-make large batches of coffee for your cafe. Drinks expire like food, and wasted drinks cut into profits.For cafe businesses, level your barista Zoi to at least Level 5 before opening. The Viennese specialties at 10 Meow each provide a solid baseline revenue.Combine Coffee Craft with Baking in a cafe for the best revenue. Baked goods do not expire as quickly as coffee and provide steady income between coffee orders.Coffee Craft is a fun hobby skill even without a business. It fulfills the Zoi's preferences if they enjoy coffee and provides a sense of progression.
