Garlic
Chapter one
A cheesy story, made from the heart.
In July 2025, Geetanjali Gupta took her labneh to a Chennai makers' market. The first batch sold out in two hours. This is everything that happened next.
“A person who smiles from her heart, makes cheese from her heart and makes friends for a lifetime.”
— Local Punk art show, Backyard Adyar
Sixteen months, one jar at a time
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Jul 2025
A cheesy revolution hits town
The first jars of labneh go out to friends and family in Chennai.
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Jul 2025
Sold out in two hours
Our first makers' market. The whole first batch was gone before lunch.
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Oct 2025
You asked, we made Garlic
The most-requested flavour joins the line-up, just in time for Diwali gifting.
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Oct 2025
On the shelf at Chennai Grocers
Our first stockist in Poes Garden, in store and online.
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Jan 2026
Sun-Dried Tomato launches
Unveiled at The Great Madras Bake Sale, bold and bursting with zing.
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Mar 2026
Herbed Chilli Feta
If you liked our labneh, you'll love this too.
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Jul 2026
Labneh-stuffed olives
Garlic and Jalapeño labneh tucked into juicy olives.
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Sep 2026
Basil Pesto with pine nuts
The new kid that ended up on pasta, toast, eggs and spoons.
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Nov 2026
A new address
Now at Old Madras Baking Company, TTK Road and Adyar.
Chapter two · the craft
Rooted in centuries-old methods, made for Chennai mornings.
- WhatLabneh is yoghurt strained until thick and creamy, then rolled into balls.
- HowEach ball is coated in herbs or spices and kept in extra virgin olive oil.
- UseSpread it, dip it, crumble it, or eat it straight from the jar.
Chapter three · taste every flavour
Indian Mint
Oregano Chilli
Jalapeño
Peri Peri
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Sun-Dried Tomato
“Seriously one of the best cheese brands I've come across in recent times. Totally worth your money.”
“One of the bestest brands in Chennai for labneh. Once you try them, you cannot stop wanting more.”
“Creamy, flavourful, and works perfectly as a dip for nachos, a spread for sandwiches, or a side for your salads.”
So when are you going to be part of our cheesy story?
Chapter one
A cheesy story, made from the heart.
In July 2025, Geetanjali Gupta's first batch of labneh sold out in two hours at a Chennai makers' market.
Chapter two · the timeline
Chapter three · taste it
Garlic
Mellow, buttery, garlicky
Indian Mint
Cool, herby, fresh
Oregano Chilli
Herby with a warm kick
Jalapeño
Bright, tangy, a little green heat
Peri Peri
Smoky, zesty, the crowd favourite
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Sun-Dried Tomato
Sweet-tart tomato with chilli flakes
Chapter four · you
“Our son loved this one and we got it. Delicious is an understatement. Sure to reorder.”
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