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Aaron Booth
Amazing

Just received my second order. Went with a grinder XL and it is amazing. So well made and such good quality and the ghost pepper inside is delicious with a good heat but not overwhelming. I was recently diagnosed with alpha gal and having a spice that doesn’t contain all the extras like a sauce does is perfect for me. The owner is also very nice and wonderful to work with

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Johnwthomas
Use in Beef Jerky

My wife have bought these for me and I have been using them in my beef jerky marinade. The spices add flovor and spice to the jerky. We have ordered refills, and a couple of times the order has been short of what we have ordered, but Fabio is very quick to fix the error. Highly recommend.

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Ken Smith
Boom

Ok I was a bit of an idiot and didn’t realize you can refill-reuse the grinders and I hesitated. Got my first batch of peppers and went nuts last night tasting/mixing/matching. I’ll be buying a lot more and my travel pouches will make sure I never am without back up when I’m out! Love this stuff!!!

My idea

You guys are amazing... I just had an idea why dont they even have crushed red pepper grinders and you step it up, I'm going to have to try the range that you have because it looks incredible. Great job and can't wait to try!

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Dave Block
A welcome surprise

This product, which I received as a gift, gives me more control over my level of spiciness than I ever thought possible.

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Aaron Booth
Amazing and robust and delicious

Got a package with the Asian collection and blood ghost for my anniversary. Wow just opening the box the presentation is amazing. The grinders are heavy and deluxe feeling and will last forever. The spice themselves are delicious and a fun way to try new heat levels. Love it. Will be back for more for sure

Wow, thank you for such an enthusiastic review! I'm thrilled to hear that the Asian collection and Blood Ghost made your anniversary special. The heavy, deluxe grinders truly reflect our commitment to quality, and it's fantastic that you enjoyed experimenting with different heat levels. Your excitement for trying new flavors is exactly what SpiceQuest is all about! Enjoy the spice journey ahead!

Fabio/Founder

Sweet Heat Lover

I just received my first order of Spicequest and it was the Sweet Heat.
It is amazing!! Love the grinder, very nice quality and great precision and control when dispensing peppers. Love the flavor of the Sweet Heat but you need to go easy when dispensing because this stuff is HOT!!!

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback on our Sweet Heat! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the grinder and the flavor—it’s always great to meet a fellow spice lover! We appreciate the heads-up about the heat; we've designed Sweet Heat to deliver both flavor and kick, so your caution is wise! Keep experimenting in the kitchen, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need recommendations. Happy spicing! ️✨ Sincerely, Fabio Gratton, Founder & Chief Spiceologist

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Dustin L.
Top-notch product by top-notch humans!

I was intrigued by the advert on IG by the product, how it easily doses whatever pepper flake you choose. The grinder is heavy duty, easy to use and refillable. After checking out the website and seeing the different pepper offerings, many of which are common hot pepper varieties nowadays, I dove a bit deeper and saw that Fabio has also worked with many small pepper breeders from around the country to source some truly unique peppers, which he has limited amounts of to sell.

The lengths Fabio and the Spicequest team go, to deliver top notch products, accurate stats on their peppers, how-to videos and absolutely Top-notch customer service is unrivaled! For real, any issue you may have, Fabio is on top of it within minutes of contacting him!

I cannot recommend Spicequest highly enough! Their products and service are fire 🔥 you won't regret it!

Wow! Thank you so much for this incredible review! I'm thrilled to hear that you’ve enjoyed our grinder and the unique peppers we've sourced from small breeders. It’s our mission to provide not just great products, but also to share the stories behind them, and I’m so glad that resonates with you. Your kind words about our customer service mean the world to me and the entire SpiceQuest team – we genuinely strive to be there for our spice lovers! Your excitement is contagious, and it encourages us to keep pushing the boundaries of flavor. Thank you for being part of our spicy adventure!

Fabio/Founder

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Kaari
Great product and customer service

I have purchased 1-11 as well as the sweet heat hottest one. We are working our way up through the levels, but so far everything has worked as advertised. The grinders work smoothly, shipping is quick, customer service responds quickly and is very helpful. I will definitely come back and purchase any limited editions that catch my eye as well as refills when we go through what we have.

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Greg T
I have the #11 and thought you couldn’t beat. Now I have Sweet Heat and is another game changer

So the 11 is heat up front and amazing. The Sweet Heat is as advertised. Mild and floral up front and then after about 30 - 45 seconds it kicks you in the back side. In a good way. While Sweet Heat is a perfect name, Sneaky Heat would have also been appropriate.

So I will tell you that I am a World Food Championsips Food Judge, a SCA Steak Judge and. Part time BBQ judge and a full time Spice Quest raving
Fan. Fabio runs a great program with attention to
Customer experience second to
None.

Give it a try. I promise you will thank me !

I know it's not fair to pick favorites... but this review is, well, my favorite ever! This line kills it: 'So I will tell you that I am a World Food Championsips Food Judge, a SCA Steak Judge and. Part time BBQ judge and a full time Spice Quest raving fan.' Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Fabio/Founder

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Greg T
If you like culinary heat like I do, you can’t do any better. This is DYNAMITE

I got my number 11 from the Magic City Grill Fest in Colon Michigan last weekend. It’s a game changer. OMG, it adds a massive yet controlled pop to every dish. The grinder is so high quality that’s it’s crazy. I am on the website looking to buy more as I’m writing this review. I am a World Food Judge and big time foodie. My next purchase will be a travel case so I never need to leave home without it!!!!
On a scale of. 1 - 10, this is a 15. Maybe I should say 11 since I have the 11. But it’s a 15!

Ok, I know I say this a lot but, this made my day! Maybe my month :) Hearing this from a World Food Judge? That’s no small thing. I built the 11 for folks exactly like you—chasing that high heat hit without losing flavor or finesse. The fact that it landed at Magic City and made it into your hands feels… well, kind of perfect. Thank you for this. I’ll make sure the travel case is ready when you are.

Life changing.

I have always liked hot sauce. One day a friend sent me a package from Spice quest. It was number 11 (Spinal tap) reference. I was instantly amused but after trying it, OMG! This is what I was searching for and did t know it. I put this on everything. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, even in my spiced rum. This has made eating so much fun and fulfilling. I can’t imagine eating without it. Thank you Fabio! Perfect. They are always willing and eager to help. Friendly fast and careful. Love this place soooo much. 11/10.

Damn! This is the kind of message that makes the grind worth it (literally). I love that your friend sent you “11” as a joke and it turned into a full-blown flavor awakening. Breakfast, coffee, spiced rum? That's a first, but now I ahve to try it :) Grateful to have people like you out there turning the dial all the way up. I'm deeply grateful. Fabio/Founder

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Andrew Beddini
Incredibly novel delivery system, and a wonderful conversation starter

We’ve been taking Spice Quest with us on dates. 😬 Last night we dined al fresco at an Italian place in our neighborhood with friends. The spices elevated our enjoyment of the pizza and pasta 🌶️ Thank you! Our friends were very impressed so we just ordered them a kit! Even the neighboring tables were curious and we let them use it too. I can definitely see this product going old-school viral in situations like this.

This made my day — seriously. Spice on a date night? Al fresco pasta upgrades? Neighbors asking to try? That’s the dream. We always imagined these kits not just as flavor tools but as social sparks. Thank you for carrying SpiceQuest into the wild and turning dinner into a shared adventure. That’s the magic! BTW, next time you plan to order for friends, reach out to us and we'll give you a special 'Pay it Forward' discount code :) Sincerely — Fabio / Founder / Friend

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Chris Lynch
High quality and excellent customer service!

I've been thoroughly impressed with my experience with Spice Quest. The quality of their spice grinders is absolutely top-notch—solidly built, smooth to operate, and clearly designed with both performance and aesthetics in mind.

What really sets Spice Quest apart, though, is their exceptional customer service. Every interaction has been prompt, professional, and genuinely helpful. It's rare to find a company that combines product excellence with such a strong commitment to their customers.

A heartfelt thank you to Fabio Gratton, the founder of Spice Quest, for creating a brand that truly delivers on its promise. Your passion and dedication are clearly reflected in every detail.

Highly recommended!

Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review — it means a lot. We put a ton of care into the grinders, from the mechanics to the materials, because we want every customer to feel the difference. But hearing that the service stood out just as much? That’s the real win for me. I started SpiceQuest with the belief that great products should come with great people behind them — and your words make the long nights and spicy fingers totally worth it.

Sincerely,
Fabio, Founder, SpiceQuest

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Chris (CkNinja)
A game changer!!

I am a lover of extreme heat, tho I typically just use hot sauces. I heard about this and was a bit skeptical but figured I’d give it a try. Since I was unsure about it I only ordered on container…the number 11. Figured if I was gonna try it might as well go for the hottest thing they have! The first thing I gotta say is the customer service is phenomenal. When I placed my order I didn’t realize I had an old address saved to the card I was using until after the order was already processed. I sent them an email, which was well after typical business hours and I actually got a reply during the night after I was already in bed. I responded quickly in the morning and sure enough it was corrected and then shipped that same day. Also was super fast delivery, I got it in only 2-3 days and it came from California (I live completely opposite coast in Delaware). So yea, customer service and shipping was well beyond my expectations. I finally get it and the packaging itself was incredible and very professional with lots of little cards of various info. It was time to try it. I pressed the button one time over a plate and got the tiniest little bit of powder(NOT a bad thing). Put it on my finger and straight to the mouth. The heat was INSTANT and then still climbed quite a bit more, really punching me in the throat with that reaper heat. It calmed down pretty quickly but then just lingered for so long and my tongue almost went numb!! (Again NOT a bad thing) I was immediately hooked as this is what I have been searching for. My tolerance has gotten so high that I tend to just pour on my sauces and spend so much money as I’m always running out quickly. For this product I only need to sprinkle a tiny amount at a time to heat up anything I want and although it will add the flavor of the peppers to your dish it’s subtle enough to not overpower it like it does when I have to drench my food in a ton of sauce to get the level of heat I want. I will for sure be a returning customer and cannot recommend this enough. I know this was long so if you stuck through and read the whole thing then why are you even still here and not hitting that purchase button already??

Wow — what a review. You absolutely made my day. Thank you for taking the time to write all this out, seriously. It means a lot, especially coming from someone who clearly knows their way around heat. I'm so glad you went straight for No. 11 — that's our fire-breather — and that it delivered. And thank you for the kind words on customer service too. If you're thinking about what to try next, let me know and I’ll hook you up with a code and a few recs based on what you like. Appreciate you!

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Justin koerner
Big things in small packages.

I found a pepper company that could finally give the sprawl of adventure and heat of the sun (and maybe a few less hot stars )all in one place. Everything from the grinders look , feel ,and unquestionable durability , to the freshness of the peppers is worth the money I spent. I bought the ten piece set. It's perfect for conversation starting. It be a bad ass gift and most importantly...it's run by a small owner which has the dream we all have . Making something they love and growing with it. 10/10 would recommend for the beginner of heat to the people who put lava on there chili. Cheers

Wow. I am at a loss for words. Well, almost :). This really hit me. Thank you. You captured exactly what I hoped someone might feel — that this is more than just heat, it’s a little adventure in a box. Knowing that you saw the craft and the care — that means everything. I’m still small, still learning, still packing every kit by hand, and your words genuinely keep the fire lit. Grateful you took a chance on it.

Sincerely,
Fabio
Founder & Chief Spiceologist

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Roger Trier
The SpiceQuest Pro Blew Me Away!

Just dropped a review of this on the HOT DANG SHOW YouTube channel—and I gotta say, I was genuinely surprised by the unboxing presentation and the quality of the product. This is a lifetime piece, no doubt about it. What really stands out is how you can control the spice and heat levels—perfect for both spice rookies and hardcore chiliheads. And that No. 11? ABSOLUTELY INSANE!

Roger —

Love watching your show and look forward to watching your unboxing review—thank you for the generous spotlight. We pour a lot of care into that first “wow” moment, so it’s great to hear the presentation and build quality delivered. The Pro’s adjustable grind was made for exactly what you called out: easing curious newcomers in while still satisfying full‑blown chili fiends. And No. 11… well, that beast has a reputation to uphold—glad it lived up to the hype!

Sincerely,
Fabio – Founder & Chief Spiceologist

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Gary L
Superior product and customer support

Superior product, grinders are robust, and customer support is unmatched. Quick response to questions or issues and willing to try to make you happy. Try the., you will not be disappointed.

Thank you for the kind words and support, Gary. I'm so glad you like both the product AND the service — we truly try our best; and although we sometimes fall short, we will never stop trying to improve. Perfection, although elusive, is our end-game :)

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Jennifer Vu
Great for gifting!

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I bought a SpiceQuest set as a Christmas gift for my dad, who loves all things spicy and is always excited about new gadgets. It turned out to be a perfect choice! SpiceQuest doesn’t just focus on heat—their products have bold, well-balanced flavors that really stand out. Each spice blend we tried had a unique depth, making them great for experimenting with different dishes.

The presentation was also impressive, making it feel like a very thoughtful gift. My dad has been enjoying testing the different levels of heat, and it’s safe to say this was a huge hit. If you’re looking for a gift for a spice lover, I highly recommend SpiceQuest!

Thank you for this wonderful review! It absolutely makes my day to hear that SpiceQuest was a hit with your dad. You really get what we're all about — that perfect balance between bold flavors and heat. That's exactly what we strive for, and it's so rewarding to hear that both you and your dad appreciated that attention to detail.

The fact that you chose us for such a special Christmas gift means the world to us. There's something really special about seeing families bond over the joy of discovering new flavors together. Keep us posted on your dad's spicy adventures – we'd love to hear which blends end up being his favorites!

Sincerely,

Fabio Gratton
Founder & Chief Spiceologist
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Blake
Best idea for spices in years!

I ordered these for my son, he is a huge foodie and loves spices! The fact that they are fresh ground every time is great. Shipping was fast and they are packed very neat and secure! First rate ordering mine as soon as remodel is done! Thanks, Blake

Thanks so much for the awesome review! It’s great to hear your son is such a foodie—sounds like he’s going to love diving into the Pro and Asian kits. There’s definitely something for everyone in those, so hopefully, he finds a few new favorites!

It was a pleasure helping you out, and I’m glad everything arrived safe and sound. We really appreciate your support and the time you took to share your experience. Can’t wait to get you stocked up again once the remodel is done!

Excellent service

I order this as a gift for a family member. I made a mistake on the initial order but despite the fact that I made the mistake, these guys went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make me happy! You can tell this is a passion project for the owner. I highly recommend them, you won't be disappointed!

Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful review! I’m so glad that your experience with SpiceQuest was such a positive one—and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share it.

And you’re right, this is more than just a business, as you noted, I’m deeply passionate about what we sell AND how we sell it -- so hearing how much you appreciated the service means everything. I hope your family member loves the gift and enjoys the spice journey as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it!

Sincerely,
Fabio Gratton
Founder & Chief Spiceologist
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