Discover the best artisan cheeses of New Zealand with Kapiti at RedMart

Neville McNaughton and Ross McCallum opened Kapiti in 1984 as a modest cheese shop and boutique factory in the Lindale Tourism Centre on the Kapiti Coast. Each of their handmade, uniquely flavourful, and uniquely scented New Zealand original cheeses was a work of art in and of itself. Palmerston North and Paraparaumu are the company's two manufacturing facilities. Since its inception in 1984, the award-winning cheeses made by this company have been a mainstay on cheese boards around the country. The product line has grown, but the company's core values and dedication to quality have not changed.

The Cheese from Kapiti is crunchy and flaky, with a satisfying snap to it

Pasteurised cow's milk is used to make Kapiti Cheese. The texture is solid, smooth, velvety, and creamy behind its bloomy rind. The large wheels of cheese are all manufactured by hand, and it is best served when split in half—the creamy and smoky characteristics of the New Zealand cheese pair nicely with both red and white wines. A smoky version of the cheese is also available. In addition, you should try their Herb and Garlic cheese that is flavoured with bell peppers, herbs, and garlic to create an irresistibly smooth and creamy cheese with a savoury kick.

Smooth and creamy, with a hint of blue veining, the award-winning Kapiti Blue Cheese is a treat. The intense blue flavour is balanced with a salty tang that leaves you wanting more. The People's Blue cheese is manufactured by hand and has earned the New World Cheese Lovers' Choice Award five years in a row, making it a local favourite. When combined with freeze-dried pineapple, their superb blue cheese has a mouth-watering zing of acid and sweetness that is just right. Allow the cheese to come to room temperature to bring its full flavour, fragrance, and texture.

Intensely flavourful, yet delicately creamy, with a youthful aroma

For an irresistibly creamy cheese with a dash of heat, check out their Kirimi Chilli and Garlic Triple Cream Cheese. The Maori word kirimi, which translates to "cream," is an appropriate name for this triple-cream fresh cheese that will tantalise your taste senses. This exquisite Kapiti Cream Cheese softens with age and is a top contender on any cheeseboard. This dish is made even better with smoked fish, olives, and pepper. To avoid contamination and drying out, re-wrap the item once opened in an aluminium foil.

There has never been a better time for artisanal cheese. In addition to being a great snack and present, it can also enhance even the most basic of cuisines. All of the cheese from this company begins with a skilled cheesemaker and contented animals. The cheese generates crisp amino acid crystals with time, and its tastes become more concentrated. To prepare the most delicate grilled cheese sandwich in the history of the world, you'll need this cheese. So, get snacks, grilled cheese, and macaroni and cheese today.