Artisanal cheese in a cup, anyone?
Live MintThe past year has been a busy one for Mansi Jasani. Founder of the Cheese Collective—a curated selection of Indian handmade and artisanal cheese, and the ideas that go with it—she has been conducting virtual tasting sessions, creating innovative pairings, and judging international competitions. “While cheese platters and boards are popular, we are the first to start cheese cups,” says Jasani, who started the brand in 2013. Jasani served these cheese cups for the first time at a friend’s baby shower —a small gathering in an outdoor setting—and it became quite the talking point of the day. So, earlier this year, Jasani conceptualised a cheese, chocolate and gin pairing with bean-to-bar chocolate makers, Mason and Co. “We did our first in-person tasting at this really beautiful private club in Mumbai.