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Combine any of the three filters below to narrow to peppers that fit what you're cooking, growing, or sourcing. Each result links to a full pepper guide.

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Hot30K–50K SHU

Cayenne

Dry, earthy heat with minimal fruit — the backbone of powdered chili and hot sauce.

earthysmoky
Hot50K–100K SHU

Thai Bird's Eye

Sharp, bright heat with a clean finish and very little fruit character.

vegetalcitrussweet
Hot50K–175K SHU

Piri Piri

Citrusy, bright heat with a slight sweetness and a lingering warm finish.

citrusfruityvegetal
Hot25K–40K SHU

Calabrian Chili

Rich, oily, slightly smoky heat with a fruity depth that's unique among European peppers.

fruitysmokycitrus
Hot30K–50K SHU

Ají Amarillo

Uniquely tropical and fruity — passion fruit and mango notes — with a clean, vibrant heat.

fruitytropicalcitrus