Tete de Moine cheese is being made since eight centuries. It is believed that the monks staying at Moutier the mountainous zone of the Bernese Jura in Canton of BernĀ manufactured this cheese. And hence the cheese takes the name 'Tete de Moine' meaning 'Monk's Head'.
| Country | Switzerland |
| Region | Bernese Jura, Canton of Bern |
| Age | 1 - 2 months |
| Milk | Cow |
| Fat | 50% |
| Classification | Semi-Hard |
| Strength | Medium |
| Texture | crumbly,Ā |
| Flavour | fruity, earthy, nutty |
| Aroma | nutty |