Everest Chew This Yak Cheese

The true ancestral Himalayan Chhurpi recipe, not an imitation

Everest Yak Cheese is Chhurpi, a traditional hard cheese made in Nepal's high valleys for centuries. The recipe is simple, but the craftsmanship is not something that can be industrialized.

This & That works through a short supply chain with Nepali farming families, who make each piece by hand, from yak milk and Achham cow milk (an indigenous breed from Nepal, raised above 1,500 m), then fire-dry the cheese for two days in the high Himalayan mountains. It is this slow fire-drying, rather than air-drying or sun-drying like most industrial brands, that gives Everest its density, crunch, and distinctive flavor.

• ✅ Authentic Chhurpi recipe, just 4 ingredients
• ✅ 52.6% protein, 3x more Omega than cheddar
• ✅ Hypoallergenic, almost lactose-free, gluten-free
• ✅ No preservatives, no coloring, no fillers
• ✅ Fair Trade certified, direct purchase from farmers

Beware of imitations

The "yak chews" market is flooded with cheap products, often sold on online marketplaces, that skip the traditional steps. Some use artificial hardening agents or fillers (starch, cornflour) to mimic the hardness of real Chhurpi without the same composition. Others are simply re-labeled from bulk lots, with no traceability. This & That is one of the few brands that controls the entire chain, from herd to bag.

Ingredients

Yak milk, Achham cow milk, salt, lime juice. That's it.

Guaranteed analysis

Protein (min) 52.6%, fat (min) 0.9%, fiber (max) 0%, moisture (max) 10.2%. 137 kcal per piece (Small), 3,188 kcal/kg.

Why Chhurpi instead of a deer antler or a bully stick?

Chhurpi is hard enough to stand up to aggressive chewers, but it crumbles gradually rather than shattering like a bone or antler. Safer for teeth, cleaner than a bully stick (no odor, does not stain), and much longer-lasting than a typical treat.

Bonus:

When the piece gets too small to chew safely, don't throw it away. Microwave it for 30 to 60 seconds and it puffs up into a crunchy popcorn-like snack. Zero waste.