Taste the Journey

Coffee for people who've tasted the real thing in a finca in Salento, a café in Buenos Aires, a roastery in Peru and can never settle for burnt, mass-produced coffee again.

This Is What We Believe In

Here at Necesitas Cafe, we also believe it's equally important to give back to society and be an active member of the community. It shows that we understand the interdependence of humanity. We take this responsibility seriously and donate a dollar from every bag of coffee sold to Doctors Without Borders. I know most coffee companies are expected to donate to coffee charities, and I love it, but I've been sick in most of the countries I visited, and without the proper medical care, you don't stand a chance. Doctors Without Borders offers medical humanitarian assistance to people based solely on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation. Their teams of doctors, nurses, logisticians, and other frontline workers are often among the first on the scene when people's lives are upended by conflict, or disease.

 

The Latest Journey

Antioquia, Colombia

Antioquia's volcanic soil and cool nights at 1,650m create rare complexity in Geisha and Bourbon. This lot uses anaerobic fermentation—sealed tanks, no oxygen, layers of flavor cooperatives can't afford. "Cooperatives offered $2.10 per pound," the farmer said. "You're paying $4.50 because this coffee deserves it. That's dignity." the notes of the coffee are Caramel, citrus, jasmine.

  • Location: Antioquia, Colombia (6.2176° N, 75.5144° W)
  • Altitude: 1,650 meters
  • Varietals: Geisha, Bourbon
  • Processing: Washed, sun-dried on raised beds
  • Harvest: November 2024

Antioquia, Colombia

Antioquia's volcanic soil and cool nights at 1,650m create rare complexity in Geisha and Bourbon. This lot uses anaerobic fermentation—sealed tanks, no oxygen, layers of flavor cooperatives can't afford. "Cooperatives offered $2.10 per pound," the farmer said. "You're paying $4.50 because this coffee deserves it. That's dignity." the notes of the coffee are Caramel, citrus, jasmine.

  • Location: Antioquia, Colombia (6.2176° N, 75.5144° W)
  • Altitude: 1,650 meters
  • Varietals: Geisha, Bourbon
  • Processing: Washed, sun-dried on raised beds
  • Harvest: November 2024

Where we've been, where we're going

Every place is a relationship. Every relationship is a coffee you can taste.

"I left my corporate job two years ago and thought I'd miss stability. Then I found Necesitas. The coffee is incredible, but what got me was knowing exactly who grew it and where my money actually goes. It feels like I'm part of something real."

— Sarah M., Remote Nomad

"The Memory Map changed how I travel. Now I'm hunting for good coffee everywhere, meeting other escape artists in every city. It's not just about the cup—it's about the community."

— Marcus T., Barcelona

"Finally, a brand that doesn't pretend to have all the answers. They admit when things go wrong, show their margins, support Doctors Without Borders. This is how business should work."

— Alex K., Portland

@necesitascafe

  • Authenticity

    Raw stories from corporate escape to coffee discovery. No filter, no polish.

  • Connection

    Community of nomads who refuse to settle. Memory maps, meetups, shared moments.

  • Discovery

    Every cup is a passport stamp. Explore origins, taste traditions, learn the geography.

  • Impact

    Premium prices mean real change. Donations to Doctors Without Borders. Real transparency.