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June 09, 2026
Yahoo's lifestyle team rounded up 12 practical gifts for dads, grandpas, and father figures in your life, and the SpiceQuest Matchbook Kit made the list.
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May 09, 2026
I was startled awake by the muffled bzz of a message arriving on my phone that was, as always, buried beneath my pillow. I swiped my hand to grab it, letting my face unlock it. First thing I noticed: it was 6:44...
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February 11, 2026
Premium spice brand becomes first-ever cash-prize sponsor for US-based League of Fire championship events COSTA MESA , CA, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SpiceQuest, a premium culinary brand redefining how people experience chili peppers, today announced a landmark sponsorship with League...
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December 03, 2025
SpiceQuest began in June of 2024. There was no warm up period or quiet ramp. From the start, it felt like being dropped into deep water. Boxes of peppers arrived from growers across the country. Some came from people I had known...
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June 12, 2025
ut not all peppers are created equal. Different types and even different crops can vary wildly in their heat. That’s why reliable testing matters. A Brief History of the Scoville Scale Back in 1912, a pharmacist named Wilbur Scoville created the first...
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May 25, 2025
One year ago, I stood behind a folding table at the Tustin Chili Cook-Off, ten grinders lined up in front of me, each filled by hand the night before. I didn’t know what would happen. I just knew I wanted to give...
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May 07, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new collaboration between SpiceQuest and the reigning League of Fire World Champion, Stephen “Fiery Redd” Curgan. In just one explosive year, Fiery Redd has gone from newcomer to chilihead legend — setting 18 world records, winning the...
Read article ->May 04, 2025
Capsaicin Testing Methods Matter Modern chili pepper heat ratings come from two very different testing approaches. The original Scoville Organoleptic Test (developed in 1912) relies on human taste panels diluting pepper extracts until the heat is no longer detected. This subjective method...
Read article ->April 19, 2025
Hi friends, Ask any SpiceQuest customer why they reach for a grinder and you’ll hear colorful answers: flavor, heat, bragging rights. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find something subtler—an unmistakable lift that arrives a few beats after the burn. That spark...
Read article ->April 15, 2025
Join me, Fabio Gratton — Chief Spiceologist at SpiceQuest — as I take you behind the scenes to show how we select our next limited-edition chili pepper grinder . Most of the time, you just get the email with a new release....
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April 14, 2025
The People Behind the Peppers Meet the Breeders, Growers, and Visionaries Who Shaped the World of Spice Before a pepper makes it into a grinder, it begins in the hands of someone curious enough to cross two plants, patient enough to stabilize...
Read article ->March 30, 2025
This blog post explores how SpiceQuest, Flatiron Pepper Co., and Firecracker Farm each offer a distinct approach to spice — from flake blends to hot salt to curated chili varietals — celebrating their differences while emphasizing a shared passion for flavor, innovation,...
Read article ->March 15, 2025
Source: Published by Stephanie M. at the California Gazette. SpiceQuest isn’t just another spice company; it’s a culinary adventure. Founded by Fabio Gratton, a seasoned entrepreneur with a lifelong passion for flavor, SpiceQuest is revolutionizing the way we experience chili peppers. By...
Read article ->March 08, 2025
The following is part of the "origin story" for SpiceQuest, as captured in a podcast interview with Mookie Spitz on Bald Ambition. Listen to the full podcast here. I've been obsessed with spice for as long as I can remember. Since I...
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February 09, 2025
When I started SpiceQuest, my goal wasn’t just to bring people the best chili peppers in the most innovative delivery device — I also wanted to celebrate the people behind them. The growers, the breeders, and the pioneers who spent years, sometimes...
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January 07, 2025
When I created SpiceQuest, it wasn’t just about chili peppers. It was about giving people the power to explore heat like never before — not as an afterthought sprinkled from a jar, but as an experience. Personal. Precise. Beautiful.But curiosity doesn’t sit...
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January 03, 2025
THANK YOU. Thank you for believing in this idea, for sharing it with your friends and family, and for helping turn a small spark into something extraordinary. Two years ago, I found myself at a crossroads. I had stepped away from the...
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November 22, 2024
Creating SpiceQuest’s chili kits has been an incredible journey. Over 18 months, I sourced and tested dozens of peppers, from Ghosts to Reapers, evaluating flavor, heat, and reliability to build a kit that’s both bold and consistent. Along the way, I uncovered...
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October 25, 2024
As the chili pepper harvest season draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on what an incredible journey it has been for SpiceQuest. This has been our first full harvest since launching in June, and while I thought I knew peppers...
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October 02, 2024
Dear Friends, Family, and Fellow Spice Seekers, I'm thrilled to announce that SpiceQuest will be part of the Tustin Tiller Days this weekend – October 4th through 6th at Columbus Tustin Park! For three days, you'll find us sharing our love for...
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June 10, 2024
To learn more about each chili pepper varietal in the SpiceQuest PRO Kit, download our handy "Tasting Notes" PDF. https://qrco.de/bf8k2H. #SpiceQuest #driedchilipeppers #spicyfood
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June 10, 2024
A lot of people have asked me this question: "Is it possible to refill the SpiceQuest grinders/kits?" A sufficient number of people that I am now accepting the start-up founder version of the Razzie Award for 'Most Suckage in Fundamental New Product...
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June 08, 2024
Wondering which grinder/spice mix has everyone steaming? It's the Butch T. A strain of the infamous Trinidad Scorpion pepper, the Butch T was once the hottest pepper in the world. It's a global menace, a culinary killer that'll light your face on...
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June 06, 2024
Capsaicin, the active component in chili peppers, has been studied for various health benefits, including heart, brain, autoimmune, and metabolic health. These benefits are supported by a range of studies and reviews from reputable sources, including clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses....
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June 02, 2024
I'm excited to announce that SpiceQuest is now officially live, open for business, and ready to revolutionize the culinary world! Visit SpiceQuestLabs.com to start your quest. To each and every one of you who joined us at the Chili Cook-off in Tustin this past Sunday,...
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May 26, 2024
Dear Friends, Family, Colleagues, and Fellow Culinary Adventurers,In the first chapter of my working life, I was privileged to work on groundbreaking healthcare advancements and disruptive technologies designed to make the world better and safer. I helped companies market medicines that have...
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