Matt Bray 
Tia Lupita Hot Sauce isn’t a sauce you buy for heat. It sits somewhere around 1,000 to 2,500 Scoville heat units, under a fresh jalapeño, and if a burn is what you came for you’ll wonder what the fuss is about. You buy it for …
The Big Bomb pepper is an exciting addition to any garden or container, known for its impressive yields, sturdiness, and robust flavor. This medium-hot hybrid pepper stands about two feet tall and produces small, round pods that transition from bright green to vibrant red as …
The Black Scorpion Tongue is an intriguing pepper variety originating from the United States. It’s an ornamental pepper, known for its striking appearance and vibrant color transitions from dark purple to red. It has a heat profile ranging from medium to hot (50,000 to 100,000 …
The Hot Pops Yellow ornamental pepper is known for its vibrant yellow hue (among a multitude of colors) and moderate heat (1,000 to 5,000 Scoville heat units), particularly palatable for an ornamental. Though, like most ornamentals, the flavor leans to neutral (peppery) and slightly bitter, …
Aji Fantasy peppers have one of the more unique shapes that you’ll find on the Scoville scale, with a squashed, lantern-like look reminiscent of the Bishop’s Crown pepper. Originating from Finland, these peppers boast a citrusy, fruity sweetness (lightly tropical) and a low-medium heat (5,000 …
In the realm of fiery peppers, the scotch bonnet and ghost pepper stand out not just for their heat, but for their unique flavors and histories. These are two very hot peppers, but how do they really differ in heat? Flavor? Availability? Let’s compare. Scotch …
Feher Ozon paprika peppers, also known simply as Feher Ozon peppers, are a unique variety originating from Hungary. Renowned for their mild heat and vibrant flavor, these peppers are a favorite among culinary enthusiasts and gardeners alike. With a Scoville heat range of 0 to …
The NuMex Pumpkin Spice pepper was developed by New Mexico State University (hence the ‘NuMex’ in the name) in 1995, along with two other “spice”-branded chilies (the NuMex Lemon Spice and NuMex Orange Spice.) These striking 2.5-inch long fruits transition from a fresh green to …
Are you ready to ignite your taste buds with an explosion of heat and flavor? Step up to Bhutila Fire Hot Sauce by Chile Lengua Del Fuego. This sauce offers a tantalizing fusion of citrusy and smoky notes, featuring four distinct chili peppers that deliver …
This spicy cream of onion soup is full of classic taste, but there’s an undercurrent of spiciness that just adds the perfect amount of “extra” to make it more memorable. This soup recipe is an excellent appetizer to both meat and meaty fish, providing hints …
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