Kāpiti Coast · New Zealand
Kāpiti Kikorangi.
Kāpiti Kikorangi melts across your palate like salted butter infused with honeycomb and a whisper of smoke—the blue veining delivers a gentle tang that never overwhelms, while the triple-cream richness creates an almost custard-like texture that clings to the roof of your mouth. Its aroma is surprisingly mild and sweet, more fresh dairy than funky blue, making it approachable yet undeniably sophisticated.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Kāpiti Kikorangi is a triple-cream blue cheese made by the Kāpiti Cheese Company on New Zealand's Kāpiti Coast near Wellington.
The company was founded in 1985 and has helped establish New Zealand's artisan cheese culture. Kikorangi (Māori for 'sky blue') has won multiple New Zealand cheese awards.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Blue
- Rind
- natural
- Age
- 2–4 mo
- Intensity
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
Caseo's flavour axes are calibrated against reference cheeses. This is Kāpiti Kikorangi's fingerprint.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Estimated values — based on similar cheese family data
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Kāpiti.
26 pairings across 7 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
Cheese counters.
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