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Mt Eliza

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Mount Eliza Cheese, founded in 2007 by Chris and Jill Whalley in Katikati, Bay of Plenty, is a renowned artisan cheesemaker specialising in traditional British farmhouse-style cheeses. They are pioneers in New Zealand's raw milk cheesemaking movement, crafting award-winning varieties like Cheshire, Cheddar, Red Leicester, and Stilton-style blues. Their hands-on process uses single-farm origin raw milk, reflecting a deep commitment to authentic, complex flavours.

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Location

๐Ÿ“ 357 Thompsons Track, Aongatete 3178, New Zealand

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