Comprehensive Pepper Catalog
SpiceQuest Comprehensive Chili Pepper Catalog
This is the full listing of every chili pepper featured in SpiceQuest kits — past, present, and future. Each entry includes its description, breeder (if known), SHU data, and the kits in which it appears. Click breeder names or kit names to learn more.
| # | Chili Pepper | Description | Credited Breeder/Originator | Actual SHU | Common SHU | Kits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pequin Pepper | Small but potent, offering a sharp heat with a hint of citrus. | NA (traditional wild variety from Mexico; no single breeder) | 35000 | 30,000–60,000 | Pro Kit, Basecamp, Tenderfoot, Solo Kit |
| 2 | Scotch Bonnet | Fruity flavor and significant heat, commonly used in Caribbean cuisine. | NA (indigenous Caribbean cultivar; no single breeder) | 225000 | 100,000–350,000 | Pro Kit, Basecamp, Explorer, Tenderfoot, Solo Kit |
| 3 | Bird's Eye (aka Thai Chili Pepper) | Sharp, pungent heat; staple in Southeast Asian dishes. | NA (landrace pepper; no individual originator) | 75000 | 50,000–100,000 | Pro Kit, Basecamp, Summit Trail, , Tenderfoot, Trailblazer Trio, Solo Kit |
| 4 | Habanero | Floral, fruity flavor with intense heat. | NA (historical cultivar; no known single breeder) | 225000 | 100,000–350,000 | Pro Kit, Basecamp, Summit Trail, Explorer, Pathfinder, Solo Kit, Beast XL 4 |
| 5 | Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) | Slow-building, intense heat; once the world's hottest pepper. | NA (landrace from NE India; not bred by one person) | 950000 | 855,000–1,041,427 | Pro Kit, Basecamp, Summit Trail, , Pathfinder, Solo Kit, Beast XL 5 |
| 6 | 7 Pot Brain Strain | Searing heat with a fruity undertone; named for its brain-like appearance. | David Cappiello – U.S. hobbyist who selectively bred a 7 Pot into the “Brain Strain” | 1200000 | 1,000,000–1,350,000 | Pro Kit, Ring of Fire, Summit Trail, Explorer, Pathfinder, Trailblazer Trio, Solo Kit |
| 7 | Trinidad Scorpion | Fierce, fruity heat with a stinger-like tail. | NA (indigenous Trinidad variety; no single creator) | 1200000 | 800,000–1,463,700 | Pro Kit, Ring of Fire, Summit Trail, , Solo Kit |
| 8 | Trinidad Scorpion Butch T | Intense heat with slight sweetness; once held the title of world's hottest pepper. | Butch Taylor – U.S. grower for whom the “Butch T” strain is named (developed the Butch T Scorpion) | 1450000 | 1,200,000–2,000,000 | Pro Kit, Ring of Fire, Explorer, Stromboli, Solo Kit |
| 9 | Reaper X | Refined version of the Carolina Reaper; extreme heat with a hint of sweetness. | Ed Currie – American breeder (PuckerButt Pepper Co.) developing this next-gen “Reaper” hybrid | 1850000 | 1,400,000–2,200,000 | Pro Kit, Ring of Fire, Stromboli, Solo Kit |
| 10 | Carolina Reaper | Fruity flavor with intense heat; currently one of the hottest peppers globally. | Ed Currie – bred by “Smokin’” Ed Currie in South Carolina (world’s hottest pepper of 2013) | 1950000 | 1,600,000–2,200,000 | Pro Kit, Ring of Fire, Explorer, Stromboli, Trailblazer Trio, Solo Kit |
| 11 | No. 11 | Edge of Hell | SpiceQuest Labs | 4.4M SHU | nan | no. 11 |
| 1 | Chocolate Habanero | Deep, smoky fruitiness with a gradual build and bold finish. | NA (heirloom habanero variant; no single breeder) | 525000 | ~550,000 | Chocolate Kit |
| 2 | Chocolate Ghost Pepper | Earthy flavor with a slow, lingering burn revealing rich complexity. | NA (natural Bhut Jolokia color variant; introduced via Frontal Agritech, India) | 625000 | ~650,000 | Chocolate Kit |
| 3 | Chocolate Reaper | Intense heat with a dark, molasses-like depth. | Ed Currie – chocolate-colored Carolina Reaper variant created by Ed Currie | 825000 | ~850,000 | Chocolate Kit |
| 1 | Red Silk (Kashmiri Chili - India) | Mild and slightly sweet; adds vibrant color and gentle warmth to curries and tandoori dishes. | NA — Kashmiri chili is a traditional Indian varietal used for its vivid red color and mild heat. Cultivated for centuries, especially in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. No individual breeder credited. | 1500 | 1,000–2,000 | Asian Kit |
| 2 | Seoul Flame (Gochugaru - Korea) | Smoky and fruity; essential for making kimchi and adding depth to soups and stir-fries. | NA — Gochugaru refers to Korean red pepper flakes made from sun-dried taeyangcho chilies. These were introduced to Korea in the 16th century via trade routes. The varietals are refined over generations but not attributed to a single breeder. | 6000 | 4,000–8,000 | Asian Kit |
| 3 | The Seven Samurai (Shichimi Togarashi - Japan) | Blend of chili pepper, roasted orange peel, sesame seeds, nori, and ginger; perfect for noodles and grilled meats. | NA — A spice blend dating back to the Edo period (~17th century). Its ingredients vary by region but commonly include chili, sansho, sesame, nori, and citrus peel. Often sold by spice merchants like Yagenbori and Shichimiya Honpo, but no individual originator. | Varies | Varies | Asian Kit |
| 4 | Heaven's Fury (Chao Tian Jiao - China) | Bright, clean heat; a Sichuan staple ideal for Kung Pao Chicken and Mapo Tofu. | NA — Chao Tian Jiao (facing heaven pepper) is a traditional Sichuan chili varietal. The plant grows upward-facing pods. Originates from southwestern China; no single breeder is credited. | 65000 | 50,000–75,000 | Asian Kit |
| 5 | Bangkok Blaze (Prik Kee Noo - Thailand) | Immediate, intense heat with a citrusy kick; ideal for curries and soups. | NA — “Prik Kee Noo” (literally “mouse dropping chili”) is a generic term for very small Thai chili peppers, often wild or semi-domesticated. Used widely in Thai cuisine for centuries. No individual originator known. | 85000 | 50,000–100,000 | Asian Kit |
| Month | Chili Pepper | Description | Creator | Actual SHU | Commonly Reported SHU | Product Link |
| October | 7 Pot Bleeding Calyx Bubblegum Peach | Rare hybrid known for its intense heat and unique peach hue. | Jon Harper – UK breeder of the original Bubblegum 7 Pot line (peach is a color variant) | 375000 | 1,000,000+ | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/limited-edition-7-pot-bleeding-calyx-bubblegum-peach |
| November | Frankenstein Bubblegum | Unique hybrid with a sweet undertone and formidable heat. | John Ford – U.S. breeder who created the Frankenstein BBG cross (Reaper × Bubblegum × Choc. Ghost) | 540000 | 1,000,000+ | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/limited-edition-frankenstein-bubblegum |
| December | Dragon's Breath | One of the hottest peppers in the world; delivers extreme heat. | Mike Smith – Welsh grower credited with cultivating the Dragon’s Breath superhot | 1580000 | 2480000 | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/limited-edition-dragons-breath |
| January | White Habanero | Milder habanero variant with a creamy white color and fruity notes. | NA (heirloom habanero variety; no known originator) | 400000 | 100,000–350,000 | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/limited-edition-white-habanero |
| February | RB003 | Superhot variety; cross between Carolina Reaper and 7 Pot Brainstrain; intense heat and fruity flavor. | Ross Barber – Australian hobby breeder who crossed a Reaper × 7 Pot Brainstrain (RB = Ross Barber) | 750000 | ~750,000 | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/limited-edition-rb003 |
| March | Naga Smooky Rainbow | Undergoes a dramatic color transformation; offers fruity sweetness with gentle heat. | “Drax Diego” – chili breeder (alias) credited with this Black Naga × Pink Tiger hybrid | 250000 | ~250,000 | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/limited-edition-naga-smooky-rainbow |
| April | Big Mustard Mama | Large, mustard-colored pepper with a fruity flavor and intense heat. | Troy “Primo” Primeaux – Louisiana breeder who developed this mustard variant of the “Big Mama” 7 Pot line | 480000 | ~1,000,000 | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/limited-edition-big-mustard-mama |
| nan | Chili Pepper | Description | Creator | Actual SHU | Commonly Reported SHU | Product Link |
| nan | Jay's Peach Apocalypse | Superhot pepper with a fruity flavor and peach hue. | Jay Weaver – (presumably) discovered by Jay Weaver, known for Jay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion (peach variant of Apocalypse Scorpion) | Unreported | ~1,000,000+ | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/jay-s-peach-apocalypse-6-total |
| nan | Chocolate Beast | Dark-colored pepper offering a rich, earthy flavor with intense heat. | Brian Seal – hobby grower who crossed a Chocolate Naga Brain × Reaper (named “Beast” by Tom Kleinfeltner) | Unreported | ~1,000,000+ | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/chocolate-beast-8-total |
| nan | Reaper Sbagliato Purple Peach | Unique variant with a purple-peach hue; intense heat and complex flavor profile. | Emanuele Addis – Italian breeder of this Carolina Reaper × Pimenta Puma hybrid | Unreported | ~1,200,000 | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/reaper-sbagliato-purple-peach-7-total |
| nan | White Ghost | White variant of the Ghost Pepper; potent heat with a slightly sweeter flavor. | NA (natural ghost pepper color variant; no single breeder) | Unreported | ~1,000,000+ | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/white-ghost-6-total |
| nan | Jay's Pink Reaper | Pink-hued variant of the Carolina Reaper; extreme heat with a fruity undertone. | Marco Sanna – Italian breeder; a multi-way cross (Jay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion × Pink Tiger × Reaper Lemon) | Unreported | ~1,500,000+ | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/jay-s-pink-reaper |
| nan | Red Mushroom | Rare pepper with a mushroom-like shape; unique flavor and moderate heat. | NA (heirloom “mushroom”/“squash” pepper; no single originator) | Unreported | ~500,000 | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/red-mushroom-2-total |
| nan | Gator Jigsaw | Known for blistering heat and distinctive wrinkled appearance. | Rocco Maltesi – Italian breeder who created the green-mustard “Gator” variant of the Jigsaw superhot | Unreported | ~1,500,000+ | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/gator-jigsaw-6-total |
| nan | Death Spiral | Spiral-shaped pepper delivering intense heat and complex flavor profile. | Terry Smith – UK grower who bred a Naga chile × 7 Pot Bubblegum “red” cross nicknamed Death Spiral | Unreported | ~1,300,000+ | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/death-spiral-2-total |
| nan | Dragon's Tooth | Uniquely shaped pepper with sharp, intense heat and rich flavor. | NA (recent manual cross of Jay’s “Pink” × Pimenta de Neyde; specific breeder not publicly credited) | Unreported | ~1,000,000+ | https://spicequestlabs.com/products/dragon-s-tooth |