Teifi comes from Wales and is made from cow's milk. It is an unpasteurized, organic, vegetarian cheese and according to its texture, it ranks among hard cheeses. The cheese is similar to Gouda and has a deep sunshine-yellow interior. There are several varieties of Teifi, depending on the period of maturation. When young, the cheese has a fruity flavour, when aged, Teifi becomes hard and almost flaky. The affinage usually takes two to nine months. Sometimes nettles and cumin are added and smoked version is also available. Teifi was created by John and Patrice Savage-Ontswedder.