It's not his own coffee, but Lucy taught Moiraine how to make it for the sheriff's station, when Moiraine was filling in during Lucy's maternity leave. Lucy's coffee is good. Moiraine's attention to detail means that her coffee is also good.

One day, Cooper thinks in passing, he will talk to Moiraine about arabica and robusta and the importance of hand-grinding and the pros and cons of each method of brewing. But today is not that day.

"It's not an inconvenience at all. I'm nearly ready to leave for the day -- when can I be there?"