Quesería Temia is an artisan cheesemaker located in the small village of Temia, in the municipality of Grado in central Asturias, best known for producing Afuega'l Pitu cheese with Protected Designation of Origin status. Its origins date back to 1978, when Oliva Fernández Tamargo and Francisco Sánchez began making cheese using milk from their own cows, following traditional local methods.

The dairy later became one of the first registered producers of Afuega'l Pitu in the area, contributing to the preservation and wider recognition of this historic Asturian cheese. Today, Quesería Temia continues as a family-run operation, combining manual production with locally sourced raw materials and knowledge passed down through generations.

Its range focuses on different styles of Afuega'l Pitu, including variations in texture and format, as well as versions with added paprika. The cheese is made from cow’s milk and is known for its compact structure, which can be slightly dry, with flavours that range from mild and milky to more intense and piquant depending on maturation.

Quesería Temia has played a role in bringing greater visibility to this cheese through presence in specialty markets, gastronomy and international distribution. Its products are regularly found in gourmet shops and at food events, where they represent an authentic expression of Asturian cheesemaking.

Despite this broader reach, the dairy remains focused on small-scale production and a close connection to its rural environment. Quesería Temia can therefore be seen as a producer that preserves the identity of one of Asturias’ oldest cheeses through a balance of tradition, family work and regional character.