Cheese story
What is Sakura no Ha Cheese?
A Japanese-inspired cheese flavoured or wrapped with salted cherry leaves.
Origin
Japan, Japan
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Japan
Region
Japan
Milk type
cow
Texture
fresh or soft cheese
Rind
leaf-wrapped
Ageing
fresh to short aged
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: floral, milky, lightly savoury
Origin, protection and character
Sakura no Ha Cheese comes from Japan, especially Japan. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh to short aged
How to serve Sakura no Ha Cheese
desserts, cheese boards, appetisers
Good food matches
sake
tea
fruit
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
