Costa Rican Yellow Rocoto Pepper

SHU: 10,000 – 30,000 estimatedType: Capsicum Pubescens In the words of Uncle Jessie, “Have Mercy.” Forget everything you know about underground peps because your life is about to be turned upside down. This is the Costa Rican Yellow Rocoto and it’s the best pepper we’ve ever had, hands down. Allow me to explain.

🌶️ continue the journey… — Costa Rican Yellow Rocoto Pepper
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Southern Black Racer Snake (Snakes on a Plant)

Name: Coluber Constrictor Priapus I had a Garden of Eden thing going on this morning. Here’s a Southern Black Racer Snake relaxing on one of my Cheiro Roxa plants, a capsicum chinense with awesome flavor. I got a little too close to the plant before I noticed it. These snakes are not poisonous, but can…

🌶️ continue the journey… — Southern Black Racer Snake (Snakes on a Plant)
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Aji Verde Pepper

PI 290983 10,000 SHU Capsicum Baccatum Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru One of the more popular baccatum peppers–these boys are very popular in Peru. Definitely a great introduction into the capsicum baccatum family since the pleasant and subdued flavor isn’t overwhelming. Similar to the Aji Santa Cruz with the addition of a nice heat. Almost identical…

🌶️ continue the journey… — Aji Verde Pepper
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Bhut Orange Copenhagen Pepper

SHU: 500,000 – 800,000 estimated First time reviewing a ghost pepper on this underground pepper blog™. Also called BOC. Fairly underground. This pepper from Denmark means business. And by means business, I mean this orange bastard is ridiculously spicy. And tropically fruity! Has a great flavor for a ghost pepper.

🌶️ continue the journey… — Bhut Orange Copenhagen Pepper
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