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